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Koch Business Solutions, LP

Operations Technician - Taft

Koch Business Solutions, LP, Flagville, Louisiana, United States

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Koch Fertilizer, LLC is now hiring a self-driven

Operations Technician

to join the fertilizer shipping and storage terminal located in

Taft, LA.

** Taft is a 24/7 operation. This schedule consists of 12hr shifts rotating on a 2-2-3 schedule including overtime, weekends, and holidays**

Our Benefits Package Includes

Competitive 401K company contribution and employer match program

Tuition Reimbursement

Opportunity for advancement

Our Team Koch Fertilizer, LLC owns a network of storage and terminal assets across the Midwest responsible for storage and shipment of anhydrous ammonia and other fertilizer products to customers for agricultural and industrial use.

What You Will Do

Troubleshoot, maintain, and operate ammonia refrigeration, storage, loading/unloading systems, and pipeline injection

Work with the full life cycle of ammonia processes including refrigeration, gas fired heating, pipeline injection, instrumentation, and PLC control systems, pumps, motors, and loading/unloading product

Ability to understand procedures and the safety & environmental risks associated with handling, shipping, & storing anhydrous ammonia

General preventive maintenance inspections as well as Health & Safety inspections

General maintenance of the terminal

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Willing and able to obtain a TWIC card

Willing and able to work rotating 12-hr shifts including overtime, weekends, and holidays

Valid Driver's license

Physical Requirements

Ability to be medically cleared to participate in the respiratory protection and HAZWOPER programs

Ability to push/pull up to 75 lbs

Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs

Ability to grip up to 30 lbs

Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and work at heights up to 120 ft

Ability to work outdoors in various types of weather

Ability to sit, stand or kneel as needed

Ability to wear full Level A Personal Protective Equipment while performing work duties

What Will Put You Ahead

Certification/Associate degree (Process Technician, Maintenance, Mechanical, etc.), or higher, OR Instrumentation & Electrical experience within an industrial/Military environment

Previous experience working in an ammonia, chemical, or refinery environment

Previous leadership experience

This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship

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, aqui, or tu).

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