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Flint Hills Resources (FHR) is looking for a Mechanical Technician who would be a part of our Pipeline & Terminals Maintenance Team. This individual would office out of our Corpus Christi, TX Office and will be working/training with several other key Mechanical Technicians providing support for our Refined Fuels Terminals as well as Crude/Refined Fuels pipelines in the Corpus Christi Area.

Our Team

We are willing the train the right candidate for this challenging and rewarding role. This role will ultimately be responsible for specification, installation, testing and repair of all types of mechanical, rotating, and instrumentation equipment used in the operation of crude/refined fuels/propane pipelines. Equipment includes, but not limited to pumps, valves, actuators, meters, motors, and transmitters in the field. Other responsibilities may also include measurements, regulatory equipment inspections, and other duties required for daily pipeline and terminal operations.

A successful candidate will have computer skills, specifically the ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and ability to learn to use proprietary databases, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and general electrical skills.

This role comes with a fully equipped company work truck, technician tools, and uniforms.

This role also offers a flexible 9/80's work schedule, meaning there is the potential for every other Friday off depending on workload.

What You Will Do

• Making sound economic decisions, ensure incident prevention, drive predictable execution, achieve competitive results
• Effectively communicate with others, be receptive of both challenge and feedback
• Being able to work independently or as an effective team member
• Understand and develop relationships with customers, both internal and external
• Must follow safety rules and regulations and promote a positive safety culture

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Must have a valid driver's license
• 2-year technical degree or 3+ years of work experience with industrial equipment that may include (actuators, meters, pumps, and valves)
• One (1) or more years of experience interpreting P& ID drawings and schematics
• Willing and able to travel up to 10%
• Must be available for on-call including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must live within 30 minutes of Corpus Christi, TX
• Willing and able to meet physical requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, handle, bend, twist, climb, and balance; to occasionally sit, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Ability and willingness to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (for example: hard hat, safety glasses, fire retardant clothing, respirator, safety workbooks, etc. as required)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with frequent carrying of up to 25 pounds)
• Must be able to adequately hear alarms and other sounds which may include a safety concern.
• Must be able to work near moving mechanical parts, in outdoor weather conditions and to work from lifts and ladders.
• Must be able to communicate hazardous conditions and other dangers

What Will Put You Ahead

• Five (5) or more years of work experience working with industrial and electronic equipment that may include (motors, valves, actuators, meters, transmitters, pumps, and valves)
• One (1) year or more of work experience maintaining multi-stage pumps, pipeline valves and actuators, and electrical switch gear from 480 Vac
• One (1) year or more of work experience with pipeline measurement including proving, maintaining, and troubleshooting flow meters

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 company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4, 000+ miles of pipeline - delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.

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.