Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

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Koch Fertilizer is looking for a contribution-motivated individual for a Project Engineer role at our Beatrice, NE facility who will lead multi-discipline project & teams to implement improvement projects in our industrial fertilizer manufacturing facility.

At Koch Fertilizer, we synthesize and blend nitrogen, phosphate and sulfur products with ammonia. As a subsidiary of Koch Industries Inc., one of the world's largest private companies, Koch Fertilizer's global operations leverage Principle-Based Management to create long-term value for customers and society. By focusing on long-term value creation, we promote a challenging and rewarding environment for our professional and highly respected employees.

• Collaborate with plant personnel and other internal and external partners to define objectives, develop scope, and implement project executions plans
• Create multi-disciplined engineering packages among new equipment, existing equipment integrations and process upgrades
• Work collaboratively with other engineering and SME staff in support of engineering efforts
• Follow and own the management of change (MOC) process across all assigned engineering work
• Understand and manage business, economic, technical, and operational drivers behind assigned projects
• Communicate effectively and recognize opportunities for value creation and business improvements
• Manage multiple projects in various stages in the project life cycle
• Support knowledge sharing and training within the Operations, Maintenance, Reliability & Engineering teams to develop and further enhance team-members' technical skills
• Demonstrate alignment with Koch's PBM philosophy by creating value for all stakeholders-customers, employees, shareholders, and society at large.

• Experience in an ammonia, refining, energy, chemicals, or closely related industry
• Background in industrial plant maintenance, operations and/or reliability fields
• Higher Education (Associates / Bachelor's Degree) in an engineering related discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Reliability or Electrical)

• Experience managing multiple small to medium capital projects
• Experience in project management experience
• Experience in construction management, planning, or execution coordination

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.

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 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 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  for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information , aqui, or tu).