Test Facility Engineer - R&D, Commissioning & Reliability

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Koch Engineered Solutions’ John Zink R&D Test Facility in Tulsa seeks a Test Facility Engineer to lead the design and execution of R&D projects, drive facility improvements, and demonstrate equipment performance for customers.

You will troubleshoot complex systems, own the mechanical integrity program, and manage budgets, schedules, and drawings while collaborating with I&C, QA/QC, EH&S and drafting teams in a fast-paced, safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical engineering or related field.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and equipment design.
• Knowledge of operation of typical process plant equipment (pumps, blowers, boilers, etc.).
• Ability to read P&IDs, mechanical equipment spec sheets, fabrication details, isometric drawings, etc.
• Experience with Hazardous Operation (HAZOP) / Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) equipment design review.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of projects for the R&D Test Facility, including customer demonstrations and facility improvements.
• Lead projects that identify reliability improvements for the facility.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and resolution of equipment and infrastructure issues.
• Own and manage the facility’s mechanical integrity programs.
• Manage all phases of project work from upfront engineering through commissioning of equipment.
• Develop and implement solutions for a wide range of engineering challenges.
• Oversee estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and drawing preparation for facility-related projects.
• Ensure strict adherence to EH&S protocols and quality standards throughout all phases.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (I&C, engineering, QA/QC, EH&S, drafting).
• Take ownership of assigned projects, maintaining accountability for safety, quality, timelines, and financial performance.
• Mentor and support other team members, sharing expertise and helping to build technical knowledge.
• Identify and implement facility maintenance and improvement opportunities that enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Project budgeting

Scheduling

Equipment design

P&IDs reading

HAZOP/PHA experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Koch Engineered Solutions’ John Zink R&D Test Facility in Tulsa seeks a Test Facility Engineer to lead the design and execution of R&D projects, drive facility improvements, and demonstrate equipment performance for customers.

You will troubleshoot complex systems, own the mechanical integrity program, and manage budgets, schedules, and drawings while collaborating with I&C, QA/QC, EH&S and drafting teams in a fast-paced, safety‑driven environment.