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Koch-Glitsch is currently hiring for a R& D Pilot Plant Technician I. This position will work a 4-day work week on the third shift (10pm-9am, Monday-Thursday). The ideal candidate will have commercial plant operations, Instrument and controls, or plant mechanical and maintenance experience. This role will work in a team environment alongside other technicians and R& D engineers to complete research testing on new products, and improvement on old products. This position is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.

What You Will Do

Our technicians are responsible for numerous tasks depending on the project or test at hand. Among the tasks, which could change daily, could include:

• Distillation plant operations - operate plant from a PLC control system. Control liquid flows, pressures, temperatures and monitor process.
• Data acquisition - obtain chemical samples and analyze, record and enter data in Excel, make visual observations, and operate specialized analytical equipment
• Equipment setup and preparation - installation of test products, pipe or tubing fitting, equipment installation such as heat exchanger, pump, etc., pressure check, and insulation
• Instruments - installation and wiring, calibration, troubleshooting
• Equipment operations - charge chemicals including flammable and corrosive, start the equipment and operate per the test procedure with a PLC control system
• Fabrication of new products - welding, metal forming, 3D printing
• Work with tools such as hand tools and power tools
• Performing all duties safely is a requirement of all Koch Glitsch employees. Safety training will include topics such as HAZWOPER, confined space entry, hot work permit writing, lock out/tag out, forklift, hoist, and numerous other safe work practices.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Commercial plant operations experience.
• Ability to work a 4-day work week on the 3 rd shift, Monday-Thursday, 10pm - 8am
• Adhere to safety and health standards by maintaining a clean-shaven appearance and pass a fit test to wear a respirator as required by occupational safety regulations
• Able to perform the physical requirements of the position: Ability to squat, bend and lift up to 50 lbs., ability to stand up to 10 hours in a non-climate-controlled plant environment, and ability to climb stairs and ladders multiple times a day.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with instrumentation and controls installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance

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 Engineered Solutions company, Koch-Glitsch keeps our customers' operations running with a wide range of innovative products and solutions serving the refining, chemical and petrochemical industries. As a full-service provider of mass transfer, mist elimination and phase separation equipment, we handle everything from design and fabrication to delivery and installation.

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 ).

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