Technical Analyst

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Wever (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Fertilizer in Wever, IA is seeking a Technical Analyst to join the Operations Technology Field Solutions team. You will own site technology infrastructure, drive improvements, and align IT/OT with business priorities in an industrial setting.

You will lead cross-functional projects, develop roadmaps, and implement secure, reliable technology solutions to enhance safety, productivity, and decision-making across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting and supporting technology infrastructure, including networks, servers, and end-user devices.
• Experience leading technology projects with cross-functional teams and third-party providers, delivering on time and within budget.
• Ability to travel up to 10% and participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours support needs as required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technology partner for the Wever site, translating operational priorities into reliable, secure, and scalable technology solutions.
• Develop site technology roadmaps, lifecycle plans, cost forecasts, and recommendations with operations, engineering, process control, and enterprise IT.
• Identify and pilot technologies that improve safety, reliability, productivity, and decision-making with clear business value and scalable plans.
• Lead technology projects with cross-functional teams and third-party providers, delivering on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Lead IT, OT, and digital transformation initiatives from planning through implementation and sustainment, managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, vendors, and stakeholder communication.
• Support and maintain site technology infrastructure and applications, including networks, servers, wireless systems, end-user devices, and interfaces with industrial control environments.
• Promote secure and reliable operations through cybersecurity practices, incident response, root-cause analysis, technical documentation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead change management, training, and adoption of new technology while aligning solutions with enterprise standards and initiatives.

Skills

Infra troubleshooting

Project leadership

On-call rotation

Tools

Windows Server

Virtualization

Backups

Industrial IT

Job description

Your Job

Koch Fertilizer in Wever, IA is seeking a Technical Analyst to join our Operations Technology Field Solutions team. In this role, you will deliver reliable, secure, and innovative technology solutions that improve operational performance at the site. You will take ownership of site technology infrastructure, lead improvement initiatives, and align IT and OT capabilities with business priorities. Success in this position requires strong communication, sound judgment, a collaborative mindset, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving in an industrial environment.

Our Team

You will join a collaborative team of technical professionals focused on delivering dependable, secure, and value-driven technology across Koch Ag & Energy Solutions sites. The team values diverse perspectives, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with site and enterprise partners to support day-to-day needs and deliver strategic initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary technology partner for the Wever site, translating operational priorities into reliable, secure, and scalable technology solutions.
• Develop site technology roadmaps, lifecycle plans, cost forecasts, and recommendations in partnership with operations, engineering, process control, and enterprise IT.
• Identify, pilot, and implement technologies that improve safety, reliability, productivity, and decision-making, including defining business value and scalable implementation plans.
• Lead technology projects with cross-functional teams and third-party providers, driving delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Lead IT, OT, and digital transformation initiatives from planning through implementation and sustainment, managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, vendors, and stakeholder communication.
• Support and maintain site technology infrastructure and applications, including networks, servers, wireless systems, end-user devices, and technologies interfacing with industrial control environments.
• Promote secure and reliable operations through cybersecurity practices, incident response, root-cause analysis, technical documentation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead change management, training, and adoption of new technology while aligning solutions with enterprise standards and initiatives.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience troubleshooting and supporting technology infrastructure, including networks, servers, and end-user devices.
• Experience leading technology projects with cross-functional teams and third-party providers, delivering on time and within budget.
• Ability to travel up to 10% & ability to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours support needs as required.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience administering Windows Server environments, virtualization platforms, backups, or related infrastructure services.
• Knowledge of industrial automation and control systems, such as PLC, DCS, SCADA, historian, or related technologies.
• Experience applying cybersecurity practices in an industrial or operational technology environment.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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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

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