Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is seeking a talented Sr Power Systems (Electrical) Engineer to join the Operations Excellence team in Wichita, KS! This is an incredible opportunity to create value and flourish in a community of entrepreneurial-minded individuals to make an immediate and significant impact. Using excellent critical and economic thinking, and communication skills with a focus on customer service, this individual will need to be able to prioritize multiple business requests and have a proven capability to grow, learn and apply new knowledge.
This position includes up to 25% travel. This role is eligible for relocation and sign on incentives.
Our Team
We work closely with the Operations, Maintenance and Project organizations for multiple production facilities in North America and will be responsible for all aspects of the asset life cycle for electrical equipment. Koch Fertilizer, LLC is the primary business that our team supports.
What You Will Do
- Provide technical support in project development, QA/QC, installation, commissioning, start-up and work activities on all electrical equipment upgrades, repairs, and new installations
- Lead and promote Root Cause Failure Analysis and utilize findings to advance strategies around electrical reliability
- Champion opportunities to transition from time-based maintenance activities to condition-based maintenance; define and identify solutions to obtain data that can provide actionable insights; recommend benchmarks and targets, and methods for data profiling
- Analyze equipment trends, historical data, and field data to develop and adjust reliability programs to obtain lowest life cycle cost of equipment • Identify, recommend, and champion solutions that reduce risk to employees, maximize system availability, and achieve lowest cost of operation
- Conduct periodic assessments of the health and integrity of the electrical equipment at the production facilities to maximize asset reliability and production availability
- Develop internal and external resources and capabilities, and arrange for specialized contractors and consultants to assist with improving the reliability of electrical equipment
- Apply Company’s engineering practices; ensure the practices are used, remain relevant, and keep the business competitive
- Lead and mentor employees to apply Principle Based Management (PBM) in ways that are consistent with our Core Values and PBM Framework
- Collaborate with peers across KAES and KII to instill best practices, share and institutionalize knowledge and provide technical insight into cross-site initiatives
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- BS in Electrical Engineering
- 10+ years of engineering work experience in an industrial setting working with Medium (>600V) and Low Voltage Electrical Equipment
- Demonstrated knowledge of electrical codes and standards (NEC, NFPA 70E, etc.)
- Experience in application engineering of electrical assets (i.e. switchgear, motors, drives, etc.)
What Will Put You Ahead
- 3+ years of Large (>$1MM) Capital Project Management experience
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Hiring 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.
Who We Are
As a Koch company, Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is a global provider of value-added solutions for the agriculture, turf and ornamental, energy and chemical markets. From agriculture to energy, KAES makes things grow better with plant nutrient and biological technologies. Our team of innovators unleash their potential while developing the technologies that feed and power the world.
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Our Benefits
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.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
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