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Are you ready to be a catalyst for change and innovation? Koch Fertilizer, a global leader in the production and distribution of fertilizers, is looking for a dynamic I & E Planner to join our Fort Dodge, Iowa team. As a key player in delivering value-added solutions across agriculture, turf, ornamental, energy, and chemical markets, we need someone who can effectively drive change and adapt to new technologies.

Role Overview:

• Primary Responsibilities (75%): Plan and coordinate I& E maintenance activities, ensuring efficient and effective project execution.
• Secondary Responsibilities (25%): Hands-on involvement in I& E maintenance to support ongoing operations and innovation.
• Collaborate with a talented team to implement new technologies that transform our business processes and enhance productivity.

Why Choose Koch Fertilizer?

• Be part of a leading company that's a wholly owned subsidiary of Koch Industries, committed to innovation and creating value.
• Work in a forward-thinking environment that encourages continuous learning and professional growth.
• Contribute to impactful projects that promote sustainability and efficiency.
• Discover how we're doing more with less at kochfertilizer.com . If you're eager to drive change and embrace new opportunities, apply today to join our innovative team!

Our Benefits Package Includes:

• Pay rates from $40/ hour depending on skills and experience
• Bonus eligible - including a $3, 000 sign on bonus!
• Immediate Vacation benefit available
• Automatic 401K company contribution along with competitive matching program

This role has a flexible day schedule available and is overtime eligible.

What You Will Do

• Field plan and estimate work activities in process areas using equipment history, subject matter expert knowledge and proven planning methods to support safe and efficient work execution
• Applying codes, standards, and reliability strategies for the planning of maintenance activities
• Building job packages in Maximo and Procore for daily, turnarounds and outages with accurate estimates, duration and material needed
• Conduct field job package walks with internal and external execution resources to validate and align on completed job plan estimates
• Support integration of outage work packages into a prioritize and optimized execution schedule
• Reviewing post job results to determine effectiveness and implementing actions to improve planning efforts
• Building preventative maintenance plans to influence plant reliability
• Managing and coordinating contractors during outages
• Training/Mentoring maintenance on planning, work processes, outage support roles, etc.
• Identifying, facilitating, and driving continuous transformation through technology and new ways of conducting day to day business in the maintenance and outage space
• Have excellent understanding of Environmental, Health and Safety practices and procedures and factor into planning for all work
• Assist in daily maintenance tasks:
• Electrical work on installation of new services, trouble shooting, grounding and repairs.
• Installation and preventive maintenance on variable frequency drives, electric motors, motor control centers and mechanical relay services.
• Calibration and repairs of Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation for indication on controls and safety systems.
• Perform general maintenance work, such as valve replacement, torquing of flanges on piping, and heat exchanger work.

Physical Requirements:

• Climb stairs, ladders, ladders on vessels and columns, ladders associated with scaffolds in excess of 100 feet
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and push and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Work in hot, cold, and inclement climate conditions
• Required to wear any or all of the following PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats, FR Clothing, acid suits, breathing air, gloves, safety boots, respirators, ACR Flash suits, and encapsulated suits. PPE use is in accordance with the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for a given task
• Work in confined spaces with supplied breathing air and congested areas, when needed

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience with industrial turnaround/construction work package development
• Experience with PLC, calibrating, testing, troubleshooting, and installing instrumentation or electrical equipment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, specifically MS Word, MS Outlook and MS Excel
• Ability to read and understand technical documents (e.g., P& IDs/Schematics/Isometric fabrication drawings, engineering specifications, etc.) and translate into a construction plan.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience planning Rotating, Fixed, Electrical or instrumentation plans.
• Working knowledge with planning or estimate software program(s)
• Working knowledge of Maximo/Mobile Maximo
• Experience working in a chemical, refining or industrial setting

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 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.