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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Pipeline Operator

Equipment MaintenancePosted on Oct 30
Full-timeCottage Grove, MN, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge and hands-on experience with mechanical and/or electrical systems, such as pumps, valves, or circuits.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Experience troubleshooting and resolving equipment or system issues.
  • A valid driver's license.
  • Ability to comply with the physical requirements of the position.
  • Ability and willingness to participate in an on-call rotation for nights and weekends as needed.
  • Ability to travel up to 90% of the time during the day, with up to 10% overnight stays, to support the business.
  • Willingness and ability to reside within an approximate 45-minute drive of the facility in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
  • Ability to frequently stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, handle, bend, twist, climb, and balance, and occasionally sit, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
  • Ability and willingness to use required personal protective equipment, such as a hard hat, safety glasses, fire-retardant clothing, respirator, and safety work boots.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent carrying of up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to respond to audio alarms or other loud noises indicating a safety concern.
  • Ability to communicate hazardous conditions and other dangers.
  • Ability to work near moving mechanical parts, in wet or humid non-weather conditions and outdoor weather conditions, at heights and precarious locations, and around fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain equipment and ensure pipeline facilities are in a state of operational readiness.
  • Launch, receive, load, and unload pipeline inspection tools.
  • Input data and complete assigned tasks in various computer systems and a work management system.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation.
  • Support small project execution and team collaboration.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation for nights and weekends as needed.
  • Travel occasionally for training, meetings, or short-term support at other locations.

Desired Qualifications

  • A two-year technical or mechanical degree.
  • At least two years of construction or maintenance experience in a bulk storage terminal.
  • Previous work experience in a bulk storage terminal and/or pipeline operation.
  • One to two years of Electrical and Instrumentation troubleshooting experience.
  • One year of experience in the petroleum or chemical industry.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

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, KS
Founded
1940

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