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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Facilities Technician: Infrastructure

Building & Property MaintenancePosted on Nov 9
Full-timeZacoalco de Torres, Jalisco, MexicoNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Technical high school education or technical training in electromechanics, industrial maintenance, industrial electricity, mechanics, refrigeration, HVAC, or a related discipline.
  • Experience maintaining industrial facilities and plant services.
  • Knowledge of medium- and low-voltage industrial electrical systems.
  • Basic knowledge of operating, inspecting, and maintaining electrical substations, transformers, and distribution boards.
  • Experience maintaining motors, pumps, fans, reducers, and rotating mechanical equipment.
  • Knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, air conditioning, and industrial ventilation systems.
  • Knowledge of compressed-air systems, compressors, and dryers.
  • Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
  • Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and measurement instruments.
  • Knowledge of industrial safety, lockout/tagout procedures, and work permits.
  • Availability to work the night shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electromechanical systems and industrial infrastructure.
  • Diagnose and resolve failures in medium- and low-voltage industrial electrical installations.
  • Inspect and maintain electrical substations, transformers, switches, main panels, and electrical distribution systems according to established procedures and authorizations.
  • Support HVAC and industrial refrigeration systems, including chillers, air-handling units, mini-splits, air-conditioning equipment, and ventilation, exhaust, and supply systems.
  • Maintain mechanical systems, electric motors, pumps, reducers, fans, and rotating equipment.
  • Maintain the availability of compressed-air systems, including compressors, dryers, filters, and distribution networks.
  • Diagnose and address failures in pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
  • Participate in installations, modifications, and improvements to electrical, mechanical, and general-services infrastructure.
  • Support inspection and maintenance of pumping systems, service water, piping, and distribution networks.
  • Use tools, measurement instruments, and specialized equipment to diagnose failures.
  • Perform work according to safety procedures and work permits, apply lockout/tagout, and use personal protective equipment correctly.
  • Document completed activities, report abnormal conditions, and follow up on work orders.
  • Collaborate on improvement, energy-optimization, and maintenance and external-services cost-reduction projects.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience maintaining electrical substations and medium-voltage equipment.
  • Knowledge of testing and inspecting transformers, switches, and electrical protection systems.
  • Experience maintaining chillers, refrigeration systems, and industrial HVAC equipment.
  • Knowledge of electrical fault diagnosis, parameter measurement, and load balancing.
  • Experience maintaining compressors, dryers, and compressed-air networks.
  • Knowledge of variable-frequency drives, electric motors, and control systems.
  • Experience maintaining pumps, water systems, and cooling circuits.
  • Knowledge of electrical safety standards and practices, including NFPA 70E, NOM-029-STPS, and safe-work procedures.
  • Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments and critical-services support.

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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