IT/OT System Administrator
About the job
- Working knowledge of current network communications devices and protocols, server technologies, and desktop technologies, especially Windows Server.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, activities, and tasks simultaneously.
- Previous experience following change management procedures and maintaining highly available infrastructure.
- Experience supporting, administering, and maintaining servers, workstations, and network infrastructure in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Basic knowledge of Industrial Control System components, including HMI, SCADA, data collection, and Historian systems.
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as OPC, Profinet, and Modbus.
- Basic understanding of PLC-controlled systems and industrial automation environments.
- Working knowledge of Cisco networking technologies and VMware virtualization platforms.
- Experience with system monitoring, incident resolution, and routine maintenance activities in an operational environment.
- Ensure the reliable operation and maintenance of plant operational technology infrastructure and Process Network environments.
- Provide day-to-day support for operational technology systems, network infrastructure, plant-connected devices, and related operational technologies.
- Support cybersecurity, patching, antivirus, backup, and compliance activities in accordance with corporate standards.
- Assist with the implementation of technology projects, upgrades, and lifecycle management activities.
- Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate timely resolution of incidents to minimize operational impact.
- Work closely with production, engineering, and global support teams to maintain secure and stable plant operations.
- Manage technical documentation, asset information, and configuration records.
- Coordinate external vendors and service providers supporting plant technology systems.
- Support change, maintenance, and disaster recovery activities while following approved operational procedures.
- Drive continuous improvement through proactive identification of risks, opportunities, and reliability enhancements.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to support day-to-day operational technology operations and ensure system availability.
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