What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipelines and Terminals Engineering Co-op - 2025 position at Flint Hills?
Your Job
Flint Hills Resources (FHR) is a leading refining company that produces a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports, in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids, and refined products through over 4,000 miles of pipeline. As a Koch company, FHR champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.
Our Team
FHR is seeking a motivated Pipelines and Terminals COOP to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in pipeline system optimization with a focus on networked systems within a dynamic and challenging environment.
What You Will Do
* Collaborate with a small group of Mechanical Engineers (ME), Chemical Engineers (ChE), drafters/designers, Pipeline Operations personnel.
* Engage in applied mathematics and mathematical modeling, instructing team members on the basics of Operations Research type problem-solving for improved results.
* Conduct network analysis, simulations, and operations research related to pipeline economic optimization.
* Develop methodologies for optimizing both linear and networked pipeline systems.
* Connect and collaborate with senior staff members and a supervising engineer .
* Work with your team to apply optimization techniques practical scenarios.
* Participate in a respectful, feedback-oriented environment where team members challenge each other to make better decisions.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Currently pursing a degree in Engineering or technical study (i.e. Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or related field).
* Legal authorization to work permanently in the U.S. for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or sponsorship
* Eligible for full time employment on or before Summer 2027
What Will Put You Ahead
Bulleted list of preferred qualifications; Optional section
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [1] here.
Who We Are
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At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [3] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [4] here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click [5] here, [6] aqui, or [7] tu).
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3. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy
4. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
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Flint Hills Resources (FHR) is a leading refining company that produces a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports, in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids, and refined products through over 4,000 miles of pipeline. As a Koch company, FHR champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.
Our Team
FHR is seeking a motivated Pipelines and Terminals COOP to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in pipeline system optimization with a focus on networked systems within a dynamic and challenging environment.
What You Will Do
* Collaborate with a small group of Mechanical Engineers (ME), Chemical Engineers (ChE), drafters/designers, Pipeline Operations personnel.
* Engage in applied mathematics and mathematical modeling, instructing team members on the basics of Operations Research type problem-solving for improved results.
* Conduct network analysis, simulations, and operations research related to pipeline economic optimization.
* Develop methodologies for optimizing both linear and networked pipeline systems.
* Connect and collaborate with senior staff members and a supervising engineer .
* Work with your team to apply optimization techniques practical scenarios.
* Participate in a respectful, feedback-oriented environment where team members challenge each other to make better decisions.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Currently pursing a degree in Engineering or technical study (i.e. Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or related field).
* Legal authorization to work permanently in the U.S. for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or sponsorship
* Eligible for full time employment on or before Summer 2027
What Will Put You Ahead
Bulleted list of preferred qualifications; Optional section
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [1] here.
Who We Are
{Insert company language from [2] Company Boilerplate Language Guide}
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [3] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [4] here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click [5] here, [6] aqui, or [7] tu).
References
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1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture
2. https://kochind.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/TalentAcquisitionLeveragedCapability/Branding Marketing/Job Ad Toolkit/3. Company Boilerplate Language Updated Nov. 24.pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=R1Q0Ed
3. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy
4. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
5. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right to Privacy in the Workplace_English.pdf
6. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right to Privacy in the Workplace_Spanish.pdf
7. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right to Privacy in the Workplace_Polish.pdf
