Pilot Plant Technician I

Koch Business Solutions, LP
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Kansas, Wichita
May 02, 2025
Your Job We are seeking an R&D Pilot Plant Technician I to join our innovative team. This role operates on a 4-day work week during the third shift (10pm-8am, Monday-Thursday). The ideal candidate will bring experience in commercial plant operations, instrumentation and controls, or plant mechanical and maintenance. You will collaborate with other technicians and R&D engineers to conduct research testing on new products and improve existing ones. Please note, this position is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship. What You Will Do As an R&D Pilot Plant Technician I, your responsibilities will vary based on project needs, including but not limited to: Distillation Plant Operations: Operate the plant using a PLC control system, managing liquid flows, pressures, temperatures, and monitoring processes. Data Acquisition: Collect and analyze chemical samples, record and enter data in Excel, make visual observations, and operate specialized analytical equipment. Equipment Setup and Preparation: Install test products, fit pipes or tubing, set up equipment like heat exchangers and pumps, perform pressure checks, and apply insulation. Instrumentation: Install, wire, calibrate, and troubleshoot instruments. Equipment Operations: Handle chemicals, including flammable and corrosive substances, start and operate equipment following test procedures with a PLC control system. Fabrication of New Products: Engage in welding, metal forming, and 3D printing. Tool Usage: Utilize hand tools and power tools effectively. Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols, including HAZWOPER, confined space entry, hot work permit writing, lock out/tag out, forklift, hoist, and other safe work practices. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Commercial plant operations experience. Ability to work a 4-day work week on the 3^rd shift, Monday-Thursday, 10pm - 8am Adhere to safety and health standards by maintaining a clean-shaven appearance and pass a fit test to wear a respirator as required by occupational safety regulations Able to perform the physical requirements of the position: Ability to squat, bend and lift up to 50 lbs., ability to stand up to 10 hours in a non-climate-controlled plant environment, and ability to climb stairs and ladders multiple times a day. What Will Put You Ahead Experience with instrumentation and controls installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance 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. 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 Engineered Solutions company, Koch-Glitsch keeps our customers' operations running with a wide range of innovative products and solutions serving the refining, chemical and petrochemical industries. As a full-service provider of mass transfer, mist elimination and phase separation equipment, we handle everything from design and fabrication to delivery and installation. 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 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. 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 Opportunities 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 click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu). #LI-CG1