Instrumentation & Electrical Technician Co-op

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Wever (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Koch Fertilizer Wever, LLC offers a 2027 Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician co-op in Wever, Iowa, running Jan–May. This role pairs you with seasoned technicians to deepen your learning while you continue your studies, enabling deeper responsibility and meaningful contributions to business outcomes.

You will work on maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation and electrical systems, gain hands-on experience with process instrumentation, analyzers, control systems, and electrical

Qualifications

• Eligible for full-time employment before or by May 2028.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
• Able to meet all physical requirements for field work and industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation and electrical systems alongside technicians and engineers.
• Gain hands-on experience with process instrumentation, analyzers, control systems, and electrical equipment in an industrial setting.
• Assist with equipment installation, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Instrumentation

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Hands-on learning

Job description

Your Job

Koch Fertilizer Wever, LLC has a 2027 Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician co-op opportunity available in Wever, Iowa in the Spring (Jan-May).

In this co-op opportunity, you will work alongside experienced Instrumentation & Electrical Technician professionals while continuing your education. Unlike a traditional summer internship, this role is designed for an individual who can work concurrently with their academic schedule or other responsibilities, allowing for deeper learning, expanded responsibilities, and meaningful contributions to business outcomes.

Our Team

At Koch, we believe that everyone should be an entrepreneur, no matter what role they are in. As an intern there are countless opportunities for you to be challenged, have your voice heard, and gain real experience within our company. Sound exciting? Do you want to be a part of meaningful work?

What You Will Do

• Work alongside technicians and engineers on maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation and electrical systems
• Gain hands-on experience with process instrumentation, analyzers, control systems, and electrical equipment used in an industrial environment.
• Assist with equipment installation, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Learn to interpret technical documents, including electrical schematics, loop drawings, and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Support commissioning, startup, testing, and reliability initiatives while developing practical skills in instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Regularly work on instrumentation and electrical equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb straight ladders. Some work may require heights in excess of 100 feet.
• Wearing industrial chemical plant uniforms and PPE as required.
• Confined space entry may be required.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Eligible for full-time employment before or by May 2028
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship
• Willing and able to meet all physical requirements

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience troubleshooting mechanical equipment, engines, rotating equipment, or maintenance systems
• Strong interest in performing hands-on work in and Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) environment.
• Experience working in instrumentation or analyzers.
• Demonstrated involvement in engineering design teams, student organizations, or hands-on mechanical projects

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. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.