Koch · 9 hours ago
Process Controls Engineer
Koch is a leader in fertilizer solutions, and they are seeking a Process Control Engineer to enhance the operational efficiency of their plants. The role involves monitoring and improving process control systems, identifying optimization opportunities, and collaborating with various teams to ensure safety and performance standards are met.
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Responsibilities
Monitor and improve plant’s process control and safety system performance
Identify process control optimization opportunities and advanced control opportunities that align with Koch’s business goals for our operating plants
Ensure Functional Safety requirements are followed, and Safety Instrumented System (SIS) performance meets our design specifications
Maintain Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), control narratives, instrument and valve data sheets and other process safety information as it pertains to process controls
Work with Operators to review control performance, troubleshoot issues and lead technical investigations related to process controls
Be able to work in the field as needed to access and inspect instrumentation and control equipment
Work with Process Engineers and Field Technicians to troubleshoot instrumentation, process control, and plant performance problems
Develop implementation plans to drive control performance improvements
Collaborate with project engineering, plant operations and maintenance, reliability and other capabilities on larger projects and initiatives
Comply with all site and fleet requirements on stewardship and personnel safety
Travel 10-15%
Qualification
Required
Experience with Process Control Engineering concepts and equipment
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering (i.e.: Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.) OR 1 or more years of relevant industry or military experience
Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship
Preferred
Experience implementing regulatory control schemes and DCS or PLC configuration
Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems and Functional Safety
Experience troubleshooting, revising, and optimizing existing control schemes
Loop tuning and control loop performance improvement experience
Experience in the fertilizer industry with Manufacturing processes, or experience in refining and major petrochemical operations
Benefits
Bonus eligible
Relocation options available
Flexible schedule options
Automatic 401K company contribution along with competitive match program
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life insurance
ADD
Disability
Retirement
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Company
Koch
Based in Wichita, Kansas, Koch is one of the largest private companies in America.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$958.57M2025-03-03Undisclosed· $183.97M
2024-03-08Undisclosed· $76.95M
2023-03-10Private Equity· $148.32M
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