Operations Technician - Taft

Koch Fertilizer, LLC is now hiring a self-driven Operations Technician to join the fertilizer shipping and storage terminal located in Taft, LA.

** Taft is a 24/7 operation. This schedule consists of 12hr shifts rotating on a 2-2-3 schedule including overtime, weekends, and holidays**

• Competitive 401K company contribution and employer match program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity for advancement

Koch Fertilizer, LLC owns a network of storage and terminal assets across the Midwest responsible for storage and shipment of anhydrous ammonia and other fertilizer products to customers for agricultural and industrial use.

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and operate ammonia refrigeration, storage, loading/unloading systems, and pipeline injection
• Work with the full life cycle of ammonia processes including refrigeration, gas fired heating, pipeline injection, instrumentation, and PLC control systems, pumps, motors, and loading/unloading product
• Ability to understand procedures and the safety & environmental risks associated with handling, shipping, & storing anhydrous ammonia
• General preventive maintenance inspections as well as Health & Safety inspections
• General maintenance of the terminal

• Willing and able to obtain a TWIC card
• Willing and able to work rotating 12-hr shifts including overtime, weekends, and holidays
• Valid Driver's license

• Ability to be medically cleared to participate in the respiratory protection and HAZWOPER programs
• Ability to push/pull up to 75 lbs
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to grip up to 30 lbs
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and work at heights up to 120 ft
• Ability to work outdoors in various types of weather
• Ability to sit, stand or kneel as needed
• Ability to wear full Level A Personal Protective Equipment while performing work duties

• Certification/Associate degree (Process Technician, Maintenance, Mechanical, etc.), or higher, OR Instrumentation & Electrical experience within an industrial/Military environment
• Previous experience working in an ammonia, chemical, or refinery environment
• Previous leadership experience

This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship

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