Project Controls Analyst Co-Op

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions, LLC; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions seeks a Project Analyst Co-Op to gain hands-on experience in project controls, data analytics, and project execution at our Wichita, Kansas campus.

You will support project and turnaround teams, develop reports and dashboards, analyze performance data, and learn how project information informs business decisions in an industrial environment. This role is onsite with 20 hours/week minimum.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Eligible for full-time employment by May 2027
• Onsite at Wichita, KS HQ at least 20 hours per week
• Experience with Excel in coursework or projects
• Experience using data to solve problems and improve processes
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Willingness to learn new tools and processes
• Willingness to travel to KAES sites occasionally (US/Canada)

Responsibilities

• Support project and turnaround teams with setup, reporting, and data analysis
• Organize and analyze project information to identify performance trends
• Learn project controls concepts such as cost tracking and forecasting
• Help develop reports, dashboards, and tools for clearer project data
• Collaborate with project controls, management, IT, and other teams
• Learn new systems and processes while applying them to real problems
• Ask questions and contribute fresh perspectives to the team

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data analytics

Communication

Collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Fabric

Alteryx

SQL

Python

Job description

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is seeking a Project Analyst Co-Op to join our team in Wichita, Kansas. This opportunity is designed for a college student interested in gaining hands-on experience in project controls, data and analytics, and project execution. As a Co-Op, you will work alongside Project and Turnaround teams and gain exposure to how project information is used to understand performance and support business decisions. You will have the opportunity to work with real project data, learn from experienced team members, and contribute to reporting, analysis, and process improvement efforts. This is a great opportunity for someone who is curious, enjoys working with data and solving problems, and wants to learn more about project controls in an industrial business environment. This role will be located at our main campus in Wichita, Kansas.

What You Will Do

• Support Project and Turnaround teams with project setup, reporting/insights, data analysis, and other project controls activities
• Assist with organizing and analyzing project information to help teams understand performance, trends, and opportunities
• Gain exposure to project controls concepts such as cost tracking, forecasting, change management, risk, and project performance
• Help develop and improve reports, dashboards, and other tools that make project information easier to understand
• Work with team members to identify opportunities to optimize reporting and improve how project data is used
• Collaborate with Project Controls, Project Management, Turnaround, IT, and other business partners
• Learn new systems, tools, and processes while applying them to real business problems
• Ask questions, share ideas, and bring a fresh perspective to how the team works

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Eligible for full-time employment by May 2027
• Able to work onsite at our Wichita, KS, headquarters a minimum of 20 hours a week
• Experience using Microsoft Excel for coursework, projects, internships, or other activities
• Experience working with data or information to solve problems through coursework, projects, internships, student organizations, work experience, or other activities
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with others
• Willingness to learn new tools, systems, and processes
• Willingness to travel occasionally to KAES business sites in the U.S. and Canada

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous internship, Co-Op, project, or work experience involving data, analytics, finance, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or project management
• Experience with Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Alteryx, or other reporting and analytics tools
• Exposure to project controls, project management, cost management, scheduling, or construction management
• Experience with SQL, Python, or other data analysis tools
• Interest in manufacturing, chemical, fertilizer, energy, construction, or other industrial environments

This position is not eligible for employment visa 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 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 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

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