Instrumentation Technician

Koch Fertilizer Enid is the largest Nitrogen Fertilizer Plant within Koch, and one of the largest in all North America. We are seeking an Instrumentation Technician to join our Maintenance team in Enid, Oklahoma. This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of our growing organization, facility, and support structure. Success in this role offers the opportunity for career advancement within all of Koch.

This position works Monday - Thursday (7:00 AM-5:30 PM) but will require Fridays when needed and will occasionally respond to callouts and work overtime as needed.

Our Team

The team inspects and troubleshoots on the equipment across the facility. There are 10 other technicians in this group and we are looking for someone to help build and expand our knowledge and capabilities.

What You Will Do

• Calibrate, install, verify, and validate Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems
• Manage daily maintenance workflow activities utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, or replacement of a variety of instruments including but not limited to, flow, level, pressure, temperature, vibration, variable frequency drives, electric motors, and analyzers
• Inspect, test, adjust, and repair electric, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems used to control, indicate, and record operations at our Enid facility
• Improve, develop, and implement maintenance process improvements and efficiencies

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Degree, Certification, or coursework in a mechanical, industrial, instrumentation, electrical or similar field OR Instrumentation/Mechanical experience within an industrial environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs
• Ability to grip strength of 60 lbs static force
• Ability to perform low work including kneeling/squatting
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs up to 100 ft
• Willing and able to be medically approved to participate in the respiratory protection and HAZWOPER programs
• Willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas
• Willing and able to perform work outdoors in various weather conditions

What Will Put You Ahead

• Technical/Trade School degree OR certificate from an accredited institution, or verifiable relevant experience in the instrumentation field
• Instrument Society of America (ISA) training or electrical certification
• Experience in a process or manufacturing plant
• Experience with supporting pre-startup check out of new equipment including Quality Assurance checks

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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 here .

Who We Are

As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment tracking.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our 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 here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).