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I&E Equipment Leader

Koch Business Solutions, LP
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Iowa, Wever
Mar 11, 2026
Your Job Koch Fertilizer in Wever, IA is looking for an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Equipment Leader to join the team! The I&E Leader is responsible for the instrumentation and electrical department as it relates to mechanical integrity and reliability. This leadership role ensures compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies while fostering continuous improvement and team development. What You Will Do Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of instrumentation and electrical specialists and engineers with a focus on capability and operational excellence, while driving long-term reliability vision for instrumentation and electrical equipment Provide expert technical support for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of instrumentation and control systems, electrical equipment, and automation controls. Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies related to electrical and control systems. Develop and implement maintenance strategies and preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime. Collaborate with engineering, operations, and safety teams to support process optimizations, upgrades, and plant expansions. Oversee robust and reliable electrical power distribution for the facility. Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex electrical and instrumentation problems. Lead the Management of Change (MOC) process, ensuring technical review and compliance for I&E 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 Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Minimum 5+ years of experience in instrumentation and electrical work within process industries, preferably fertilizer production or chemical manufacturing. Prior training, mentoring, or supervisory experience What Will Put You Ahead Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Automation, or related technical field preferred (or equivalent experience). Proven leadership experience managing I&E teams in an industrial environment. 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. 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 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 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).