Turnaround Manager

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Koch Fertilizer is seeking a Turnaround Manager to join our team in Fort Dodge, Iowa! In your role as Turnaround Manager, you will lead the planning and execution of plant turnarounds—critical projects that ensure our facility operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop detailed schedules, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement in turnaround processes. Your ability to anticipate challenges, prioritize safety, and deliver results will directly impact our plant’s performance and long-term value creation.

Our Team at Koch Fertilizer Fort Dodge operates a state-of-the-art facility producing essential nitrogen-based fertilizers that help farmers feed the world. We are committed to safety, reliability, and environmental stewardship, supplying high-quality products that support agriculture across the region and beyond. As part of Koch Industries, we foster a culture where every employee is empowered to contribute, innovate, and grow. We believe in treating each person as an individual, supporting your development, and helping you find work that aligns with your strengths and passions. 

This role is based at our Koch Fertilizer plant in Fort Dodge, IA and works a 9/80 (Monday-Thurs, every other Friday) schedule with night and weekend coverage based on demand.

What You Will Do

• Lead the safe, on-time, on-budget delivery of plant turnarounds.

• Shares accountability for establishing the Turnaround charter’s vision and is responsible for ensuring efficient preparation and execution of Turnarounds and Planned and Unplanned Events. 

• Ensure the site is leveraging the best technology, systems/solutions, and workflows that are consistent with Koch business processes to most efficiently execute the Turnaround. 

• Utilize established tools and metrics that allows the organization to identify and mitigate event risks proactively.

• Partner with the Turnaround capability leaders and key stakeholders to meet the milestones for each Turnaround phases. 

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. This includes training or supporting other sites in the execution of turnarounds, as needed. 

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in industrial, manufacturing OR chemical plant settings

• 2+ years of experience in asset reliability, maintenance, construction management, or project management in a manufacturing facility

• Experience managing and executing large capital projects

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to work in hot, cold and inclement climate conditions

• Required to wear all PPE per site safety procedures

• Must be able to work extended shifts, days, nights and or weekends as necessary

• Must be able to work in congested areas, be able to climb stairs and ladders as necessary

What Will Put You Ahead:

• Experience working with planning and scheduling tools. (e.g. Maximo, Primavera P6, etc.)

• Previous leadership experience

• Experience managing contractor relationships 

• Previous turnaround experience in chemical, refining, ethanol, agricultural processing or power generation 

This role does not qualify for VISA Sponsorship.

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Hiring Philosophy

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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. 

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.

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