Your Job
Koch Fertilizer, LLC is seeking a motivated and self-driven Facility Manager to join our team in East Alton, IL. This role will involve leading and developing a team including Terminal Operators and I&E Technicians. The successful candidate will support operations, maintenance and management of an anhydrous ammonia terminal consisting of shipping, receiving, and storage.
Our Benefits Package Includes:
- Bonus eligible
- Competitive 401K company contribution and employer match program
- Excellent Health benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Opportunity for advancement
* Must be able work a rotating 24 hour on-call schedule including nights and weekends and live within 45 minutes of the facility
Our Team
Koch Fertilizer, LLC owns a network of storage and terminal assets across the Midwest responsible for storage and shipment of anhydrous ammonia and other fertilizer products to customers for agricultural and industrial use.
What You Will Do
- Provide overall leadership and growth of the team including coaching and development
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and/or capability of the terminal
- Assist in project execution at the terminal and provide timely feedback on progress to key stakeholders
- Lead by example by personally promoting Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S)
- Oversee Terminal Compliance, upkeep and maintenance
- Oversee safe handling of anhydrous ammonia in storage, refrigeration process, truck loading, barge loading/unloading and receipts from pipeline
- Provide accurate and timely terminal recordkeeping involving working within Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) along with other tracking software specific to tasks
- Ensure equipment is maintained in good operational condition in a cost-effective manner
- Work with qualified suppliers to ensure equipment is repaired in a timely manner
- Ensure all employees and contractors are trained on processes and the importance of safety and environmental compliance
- Aid with truck loading and barge loading/unloading in peak demand times
- Take ownership to ensure that all work is being done safely and efficiently
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- 1+ years of experience in a technical maintenance and/or operations position
- Experience leading and developing a team
- Valid driver's license
- Must be willing to live within 45 minutes of the terminal
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to have unassisted physical mobility around a terminal and occasional exposure to fumes/airborne particles
- Ability to be medically approved to participate in the respiratory protection and HAZWOPER programs
- Ability to wear a gas mask-type respirator
- Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather
- Ability to lift/carry up to 50lbs
- Ability to push/pull up to 75lbs
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders up to 80ft
- Ability to work extended and off-shift hours as required
- Ability to work a rotating 24 hour on-call schedule including nights and weekends
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience with ammonia terminal or chemical facility operations and equipment
- Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) and Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) compliance
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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 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.
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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.
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 visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf