Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer jobs in United States
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Koch · 13 hours ago

Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer

Koch Fertilizer is a leading producer of high-quality fertilizers committed to supporting global agriculture through innovation and sustainability. The Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer will ensure the reliability and safe operation of fixed equipment, lead maintenance strategies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize plant uptime and asset life.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement reliability programs for fixed equipment to reduce failures and extend asset life
Perform fitness-for-service evaluations and risk-based inspection (RBI) analysis to prioritize inspection/maintenance activities
Lead root cause failure analyses (RCFA) and recommend corrective actions
Collaborate with inspection, maintenance, operations, and process teams to develop repair plans
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards (API, ASME), and regulatory requirements
Manage and update equipment records, inspection histories, and reliability metrics in the CMMS/IDMS
Support turnaround scoping, planning, and execution by providing fixed equipment expertise
Identify and implement best practices and new technologies to enhance equipment reliability
Provide field execution support for fixed equipment craftsmen
Support capital projects with materials selection, design, and economic analysis to help determine best alternatives
Participate in cross site technical teams to ensure internal practices are competitive and up to date with industry standard

Qualification

Fixed equipment reliabilityRoot cause failure analysisReliability programs developmentAPI standards knowledgeReliability software proficiencyRisk-based inspection analysisCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering OR 3+ year's experience in fixed equipment reliability
Ability to wear PPE in designated areas
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various types of weather
Ability to climb stairs/ladders up to 150 ft on occasion

Preferred

Experience with reliability tools such as RBI, FMEA, RCFA, and IDMS/CMMS systems
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of fixed equipment design, inspection, and repair standards (API 510, 570, 653, ASME VIII, ASME B31.3)
Proficiency in reliability software and data analysis tools
Familiarity with corrosion mechanisms and mitigation techniques
4+ years of reliability or maintenance engineering experience in a chemical, fertilizer, refining, or related industrial environment

Benefits

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

Based in Wichita, Kansas, Koch is one of the largest private companies in America.

H1B Sponsorship

Koch has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$958.57M
2025-03-03Undisclosed· $183.97M
2024-03-08Undisclosed· $76.95M
2023-03-10Private Equity· $148.32M

Leadership Team

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Charles Koch
Chairman of the Board & CEO
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James Hannan
President and Chief Operating Officer of Koch
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