Your Job Koch Ag & Energy Services is seeking a Process Control Engineer to join our Dodge City, Kansas, Koch Fertilizer plant! While Dodge City, KS is the preferred location for this position, it is also open to individuals currently based in Wichita, KS. The selected candidate will primarily work from the Koch office in Wichita but will initially need to travel to Dodge City 50-75% of the time to provide onsite support. As relationships are established and familiarity with processes grows, we anticipate travel requirements will decrease to approximately 25%, as onsite support becomes less frequent. Our Team Reporting into Process Controls Leader and partnering with the Central Plains Nitrogen (CPN) Process Control Engineers, this Process Control Engineer will support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the company's fleet of fertilizer plants. The key focus for the organization is to develop and improve process control performance, requiring close collaboration with plant staff and support capabilities. Our Benefits Package Includes: • Bonus eligible • Relocation options available • Flexible schedule options • Automatic 401K company contribution along with competitive match program What You Will Do • Monitor and improve plant's process control and safety system performance. • Identify process control optimization opportunities and advanced control opportunities that align with Koch's business goals for our operating plants. • Ensure Functional Safety requirements are followed, and Safety Instrumented System (SIS) performance meets our design specifications. • Maintain Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), control narratives, instrument and valve data sheets and other process safety information as it pertains to process controls. • Work with Operators to review control performance, troubleshoot issues and lead technical investigations related to process controls. • Be able to work in the field as needed to access and inspect instrumentation and control equipment. • Work with Process Engineers and Field Technicians to troubleshoot instrumentation, process control, and plant performance problems. • Develop implementation plans to drive control performance improvements. • Collaborate with project engineering, plant operations and maintenance, reliability and other capabilities on larger projects and initiatives. • Comply with all site and fleet requirements on stewardship and personnel safety. • Travel 10-15% Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) • Experience with Process Control Engineering concepts and equipment, and a minimum • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering (i.e.: Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.) OR 1 or more years of relevant industry or military experience • Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. What Will Put You Ahead • Experience implementing regulatory control schemes and DCS or PLC configuration. • Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems and Functional Safety. • Experience troubleshooting, revising, and optimizing existing control schemes. • Loop tuning and control loop performance improvement experience. • Experience in the fertilizer industry with Manufacturing processes, or experience in refining and major petrochemical operations. This position is not eligible for Sponsorship. 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. 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See More Details >>Job Overview The Rotating Equipment Group is comprised of various companies across the United States. As a Mechanic, you will be responsible for performing duties assigned by the Shop Manager to ensure the team meets daily goals and objectives. • Perform tasks under the direction of the Shop Manager to maintain alignment on team objectives. • Perform disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of pumps, compressors, turbines, gearboxes, and related rotating equipment. • Troubleshoot mechanical issues and lead root cause analysis on equipment failures. • Interpret technical drawings, OEM manuals, and repair specifications. • Ensure proper documentation of repair findings, measurements, tolerances, and parts used. • Requires travel to job sites.
See More Details >>PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Practice safety rules. • Follow verbal and written instructions. • Report to and assist immediate supervisor. • Perform quality work as determined by project specifications. • Accountable for all tools and materials at the end of your shift. • Must work well as part of a team. • Safety - Safety is a core value of our company and no job is so important that it cannot be completed safely. It is the responsibility of all employees to know and understand and comply with all company safety policies and federal, state, and local regulations. Employees have a responsibility to stop and correct unsafe work practices and to refuse to work in an unsafe situation. • Mobilization and Demobilization - Ability to mobilize equipment being operated, including loading, unloading, securing, set up and tear down. • Equipment Maintenance - Ensure that all equipment, vehicles, and tools are properly accounted for, used for correct purpose and are maintained. • Other – Serves as backup to other positions at the direction of management; and other duties as assigned. • Lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds daily, seldom over 50 pounds. • Grasp and manipulate various hand tools daily. • Standing for more than two hours at a time, as well twisting, bending, pulling, pushing, reaching, and stooping regularly. • Identify/distinguish colors and use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills. • Communicate orally as well as ability to hear and understand. • Work and operate motorized equipment as well as safely perform procedures where carelessness would potentially result in injury. • Work in an environment that is uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variation or similar discomforts. • Ability to proofread and check documents for accuracy, as well as use a keyboard to enter and transform words or data. • Must comply with company’s drug and alcohol abuse policy. • Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company. • Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc. • Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.). • It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director. • Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.) Must be clean shaven and able to work while wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment, when required. • Work Location • Industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shops. Mobility Barriers • Uneven ground • Obstructed pathways • Work at low/high elevations • Confined workspaces Environmental Conditions • Predominantly outdoor work • Exposure to: • * Extreme heat or cold • Humidity, rain, and other weather conditions • Loud noise from tools and machinery • Potential chemical exposure EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum 1-2 years related experience excavating near underground utilities. • Valid driver’s license required. • Class A CDL with airbrakes and tanker endorsement preferred. Company Overview: Primoris Services Corporation is a premier specialty contractor providing critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. Built on a foundation of trust, we deliver a range of engineering, construction, and maintenance services that power, connect, and enhance society. On projects spanning utility-scale solar, renewables, power delivery, communications, and transportation infrastructure, we offer unmatched value to our clients, a safe and entrepreneurial culture to our employees, and innovation and excellence to our communities. To learn more, visit www.prim.com and follow us on social media at @PrimorisServicesCorporation. Benefits: • 401k w/employer match • Health/Dental/Vision insurance plans • Paid time off • 10 paid holidays • Stock purchase plan EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agency Statement: We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Becoming a mechanical tradesperson in Dodge City, KS, typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to four years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 mechanical engineers nationwide, with projections indicating a 11% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices earn an average of $603.67 per week in Dodge City, with a potential annual salary of approximately $31,000 for experienced professionals. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring mechanical tradespeople find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
