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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Facility Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Tamsui District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringBuilding Services Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least five years of experience in facility engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, building services, or related project and maintenance work.
  • Hands-on knowledge of engineering project management processes and facility equipment preventive maintenance.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical power, water supply and drainage, piping, conduits, and applicable engineering or installation requirements.
  • Good communication, coordination, problem-solving, and vendor management skills.
Responsibilities
  • Support the supervisor in developing annual engineering project plans, facility preventive maintenance plans, and related capital and operating budgets.
  • Translate user requirements and actual site conditions into practical mechanical, electrical, utility, and renovation solutions; prepare or review drawings, scopes of work, specifications, and tender documents, and follow up on the bidding process after internal approval.
  • Execute assigned projects, supervise contractors, control site activities, and maintain project documentation to ensure safety, quality, cost, and schedule expectations are achieved.
  • Identify and implement energy-saving improvements for mechanical, electrical, HVAC, utility, and other facility systems to reduce energy consumption and improve equipment performance.
  • Develop and maintain internal facility engineering standards, including material specifications, construction methods, and acceptance criteria, and share them with other engineers.
  • Collaborate with other engineers and cross-functional teams to support major facility, renovation, expansion, and infrastructure projects.
  • Develop and execute preventive maintenance plans for facility equipment and systems; prepare and update operating, maintenance, and inspection procedures.
  • Train maintenance electricians or technicians on the safe operation, routine inspection, and basic maintenance of assigned equipment and systems.
  • Coordinate with contractors and vendors to resolve technical and execution issues, assess work quality and performance, and organize required vendor training.
  • Comply with company environmental, safety (including information security), occupational health, and quality management policies and requirements.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in manufacturing facilities, plant renovation, expansion, cleanrooms, laboratories, warehouses, or office fit-out projects.
  • Experience preparing tender packages, reviewing quotations, controlling budgets, and managing contractor safety, quality, and schedules.
  • Knowledge of energy management, utility optimization, preventive maintenance systems, or building management systems.

About the company

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$985.2M

Headquarters

Wichita, Kansas

Founded

1940

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What believers are saying

  • Koch raised $224.4 million in equity financing on March 10, 2026, preserving dry powder.
  • Koch's Africa fertilizer foothold expands global phosphate reach from Morocco's Jorf complex.
  • Closed Tacoma gypsum plant concentrates capital into stronger Georgia-Pacific assets and higher-margin lines.

What critics are saying

  • DOJ opened a fertilizer antitrust probe in March 2026, risking criminal charges and damages.
  • Farmers filed class actions in March and June 2026 against Koch Agronomic Services.
  • Georgia-Pacific will close Tacoma's gypsum plant on October 30, 2026, cutting 125 jobs.

What makes Koch Industries unique

  • Private since 1940, Koch reinvests earnings for decades, not quarterly Wall Street optics.
  • Koch Fertilizer expanded into Morocco on June 30, 2026 through Jorf Fertilizers ownership.
  • Georgia-Pacific and Koch Agronomic Services give Koch integrated positions across packaging and fertilizers.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Vacation
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Fertility Treatment Support
  • Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-59%

1 year growth

-59%

2 year growth

-59%
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