Operations Technician

Flint Hills; Little Falls (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

401K match

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

PPE provided

Job summary

Flint Hills Resources is hiring an Operations Technician for our pipeline facility in Little Falls, MN. You will monitor multiple remote stations, perform maintenance, and support safety initiatives while working with an experienced team to enhance reliability and efficiency.

The role offers hands-on experience in pipeline operations, opportunities to manage small projects, and growth within a dynamic energy company.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to meet physical demands listed in the job post.
• Willing and able to travel up to 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor multiple remote stations for safe operations.
• Manage and execute small-scale projects to improve operational efficiency.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and routine pump/valve maintenance.
• Test safety devices and inspect valves, piping, and related equipment.
• Apply knowledge of pumps, valves, instrumentation, and pipeline systems to optimize performance.
• Support damage prevention and maintain pipeline integrity.

Skills

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Willing travel 30%

Education

Two-year technical/ mechanical degree

Job description

Your Job

Flint Hills Resources is seeking an Operations Technician to join our team at our pipeline facility in Little Falls, MN. As an Operations Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our pipeline facility, working closely with an experienced team to maintain the reliability and safety of multiple remote stations. You will be empowered to contribute to the facility's success, manage small projects, and gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic and rewarding environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in pipeline operations while making a meaningful impact on the team and the company. Your role will offer variety, challenge, and the chance to develop a broad range of skills in a fast‑paced, evolving industry.

Our Benefits Package Includes:

• Bonus eligible!
• Automatic 401K company contribution and competitive match program
• Excellent Health benefits
• Potential Tuition Reimbursement
• (3) weeks' vacation to start
• All necessary PPE is provided by the company

Our Team

Flint Hills Resources is a different kind of company; we are privately owned, we have a 9/80 work schedule, and our compensation philosophy is based on the value you create. Come realize your full potential and join our team!

What You Will Do

• Maintain and monitor the performance of multiple remote stations, ensuring efficient and safe operations.
• Assist the team by managing and executing small-scale projects that improve operational efficiency.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting, conduct regular pump and valve maintenance, test system safety devices, and carry out periodic inspections of valves, piping, and related equipment.
• Leverage your knowledge of pumps, valves (ball, gate, etc.), instrumentation, and pipeline systems to optimize performance and ensure safety.
• Participate in damage prevention efforts, including pipeline line locating and ensuring the integrity of the system.
• Must follow safety rules and regulations and promote a positive safety culture

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• A valid driver's license
• Willing and able to perform physical requirements
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift to 50 pounds (with frequent carrying of up to 25 pounds)
• Able to hear alarms and other sounds which may indicate a safety concern
• Able to communicate hazardous conditions and other dangers
• Willing and able to work near moving mechanical parts, work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and outdoor weather conditions, work in high, precarious places and work around fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals with a respirator

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience locating underground utilities
• Mechanical and/or electrical work experience
• A two (2) year technical or mechanical degree
• At least two (2) years of construction/maintenance experience in a storage terminal
• Experience in a bulk storage terminal and/or pipeline operation

For this role, we anticipate paying $31-36 per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).