Rotating Equipment Leader

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Join Koch Fertilizer in Wever, IA as our Rotating Equipment Leader and take your career to new heights! You'll lead a skilled team focused on driving innovation in mechanical integrity. If you're passionate about building capability, doing what hasn't been done before, and delivering exceptional results, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

As Rotating Equipment Leader, you will be responsible for the rotating equipment department as it relates to mechanical integrity and reliability. This includes supervision of engineers, specialists and predictive maintenance technicians.

• Build and develop a high-performing team focused on capability and operational excellence, while driving long-term reliability vision for rotating equipment.
• Lead improvements and innovation in equipment, processes, and standards to enhance performance and reliability.
• Provide expert technical support for maintenance, rebuilds, and repairs of turbines, compressors, and specialized equipment.
• Solve complex problems using advanced diagnostics, vibration analysis, root cause analysis, and turnaround planning.
• Lead the Management of Change (MOC) process, ensuring technical review and compliance for rotating equipment changes.
• Foster a culture of stewardship, safety, continuous learning, and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Develop spare parts strategies, support troubleshooting, and proactively mitigate business interruptions.

• 2+ years of experience with compressors, steam turbines and reciprocating equipment.
• Experience with technical leadership of rotating equipment overhauls.
• Experience working with operating processes, equipment, and materials of construction.
• Demonstrated experience in evaluating equipment performance, including diagnosing root causes of issues and recommending corrective actions.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Supervision experience.
• ISO 18436-2 Vibration Category II Certification.
• Knowledge of machinery lubrication and tribology – ability to analyze sample results and recommend resolution when required.
• Knowledge of engineering codes/standards and best practices related to rotating machinery (API/ANSI, etc.) Including: API 610, 614, 617, 612, 682, 686, 687.

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.

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 create a better life. 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, disability and retirement plans, 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.

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