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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Operations Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLittle Falls, MN, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A valid driver's license.
  • Ability and willingness to perform the physical requirements of the job, including lifting up to 50 pounds and frequently carrying up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to hear alarms and other sounds that may indicate a safety concern, and to communicate hazardous conditions and other dangers.
  • Ability and willingness to work near moving mechanical parts; in wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions; in high, precarious places; and around fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals while using a respirator.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and monitor multiple remote stations to ensure efficient and safe operations.
  • Manage and execute small-scale projects that improve operational efficiency.
  • Perform mechanical troubleshooting; conduct regular pump and valve maintenance; test system safety devices; and periodically inspect valves, piping, and related equipment.
  • Use knowledge of pumps, valves, instrumentation, and pipeline systems to optimize performance and ensure safety.
  • Participate in damage-prevention efforts, including pipeline line locating, and ensure system integrity.
  • Follow safety rules and regulations and promote a positive safety culture.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience locating underground utilities.
  • Mechanical and/or electrical work experience.
  • A two-year technical or mechanical degree.
  • At least two years of construction or maintenance experience in a storage terminal.
  • Experience in a bulk storage terminal and/or pipeline operation.

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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