Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer

Koch; Duncombe (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Fertilizer Fort Dodge, LLC in Duncombe, IA is seeking a Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer to join our reliability team. You will lead root-cause analyses, collaborate with maintenance and operations, and drive programs to improve equipment reliability.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering or 5+ years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of fixed equipment codes (ASME, API, NBIC), and experience with Excel, API RBI, PowerBI or SEEQ. Travel minimal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or 5+ years of reliability/industrial manufacturing experience in lieu of degree is required.
• Experience with fixed equipment codes and standards (ASME, API, NBIC) is preferred.
• Experience with Excel, Meridium, API RBI, PowerBI, and SEEQ for data-driven decisions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and other engineering disciplines to address equipment challenges.
• Lead root cause analyses and recommend corrective actions to site leadership.
• Complete work orders and small projects, overseeing front-end engineering, detailed design, and commissioning.
• Collect and analyze reliability metrics to identify bad actors and improve performance.
• Develop and implement reliability programs to eliminate fixed equipment threats.
• Conduct fitness-for-service (FFS) and RBI analyses to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Support capital projects related to fixed equipment from scope to construction oversight.
• Participate in cross-site teams to keep engineering practices current with industry standards.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

NDE methods

Fitness-for-service

Capital projects

Inspection techniques

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

5+ years reliability/industrial manufacturing experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Excel

Meridium

API RBI

PowerBI

SEEQ

NBIC/ASME/API standards

Job description

Koch Fertilizer Fort Dodge, LLC is seeking a Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer to join our team in Duncombe, IA.

Our Team

Koch Fertilizer is an entrepreneurial company pursuing a self-motivated individual to be a part of the reliability team driving collaboration and customer service to both internal and external partners. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to solve problems, be detail-oriented and well organized, and an effective communicator.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including maintenance, operations, and other engineering disciplines to identify and address equipment-related challenges
• Complete workorders and small projects that require engineering. This includes managing all phases of the workorder or project including project development, front-end engineering, detailed design, Management of Change and other safety reviews, construction, and commissioning.
• Lead root cause analyses to identify the underlying causes of high impact equipment failures and recommend corrective actions to the site leadership team
• Collect and analyze reliability metrics to identify bad actors
• Develop and implement reliability programs to eliminate fixed equipment threats
• Conduct fitness-for-service (FFS) and risk-based inspection (RBI) analysis to ensure equipment is operated in compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Support capital projects related to fixed equipment, including scope development, materials selection, engineering design review, and construction oversight
• Serve on cross site tech teams to ensure Koch’s internal fixed equipment engineering practices are competitive and up to date with industry practices

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (any discipline)
  OR 5+ years of relevant reliability or industrial manufacturing experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)

• Working knowledge of relevant fixed equipment codes and standards such as ASME, API, and NBIC
• Relevant certifications such as API 510, API 570, API 653, API 580, or API 581 are desirable
• Experience leveraging analytical tools such as Excel, Meridium, API RBI, PowerBI, SEEQ for data-driven decision-making
• Experience with inspection techniques, NDE methods, and fitness-for-service assessments

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch Company, Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is a global provider of value-added solutions for the agriculture, turf and ornamental, energy and chemical markets. From agriculture to energy, KAES makes things grow better with plant nutrient and biological technologies. Our team of innovators unleash their potential while developing the technologies that feed and power the world.

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 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.

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