I&E Planner
About the job
- Experience developing industrial maintenance or turnaround work packages.
- Experience with programmable logic controllers, instrumentation, or electrical systems, including calibration, testing, troubleshooting, or installation.
- Exposure to or experience reading and interpreting technical documents, such as P&IDs, schematics, isometrics, and engineering specifications, and translating them into executable work plans.
- Experience training or mentoring team members.
- Ability and willingness to climb stairs and ladders, including those on vessels and scaffolding exceeding 100 feet; lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; work in hot, cold, and inclement weather; wear required personal protective equipment; and work in confined spaces or congested areas when needed.
- Plan and estimate instrumentation and electrical maintenance activities using equipment history, subject matter expertise, and proven planning methods.
- Apply codes, standards, and reliability strategies to support safe and efficient work execution.
- Build detailed job packages in systems such as Maximo and Procore/ACC for daily work, outages, and turnarounds, including scope, duration, and materials.
- Conduct field job-package walkdowns with internal teams and contractors to validate plans and align execution expectations.
- Support integration of outage work into prioritized and optimized schedules.
- Review post-job results to identify improvement opportunities and enhance planning effectiveness.
- Develop preventive maintenance plans that improve plant reliability.
- Coordinate and manage contractor work during outages.
- Train and mentor maintenance team members on planning processes and outage support roles.
- Identify and drive continuous improvement through technology adoption and new ways of working.
- Ensure adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety practices in all planning activities.
- Experience planning rotating equipment, fixed equipment, electrical, or instrumentation work.
- Working knowledge of planning or estimating software such as Maximo or similar systems.
- Experience in a chemical, refining, or industrial manufacturing environment.
- Prior experience as an instrumentation and electrical technician or similar hands-on role.
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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Simplify's Take
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