INSTRUMENT TECH - Flint Hills Resources

Flint Hills Resources (FHR) operates critical infrastructure at facilities across North America and is part of Koch Industries, a global leader in several industrial markets. We produce a diverse range of fuels and products that are essential to everyday life. Our Pine Bend Oil Refinery in Rosemount, MN is looking for an Instrument Technician. In this role, you will be part of the reliability team, which ensures the plant equipment runs efficiently and quality repairs are made in a timely manner.

Our Team

Our team is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of ~20,000 instruments throughout the Pine Bend Refinery in Rosemount, MN.

What You Will Do

Be part of a team performing maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, installations, calibrations and repairs on approximately 20,000 process control instruments at the refinery. This equipment includes flow, pressure, temperature and level transmitters, transducers, controllers, switches, solenoids, relays, control valves, regulators, actuators and positioners.

Working with measurement technologies in radar, nuclear, electronic and pneumatic devices.

Review and understand written procedures, drawings, proper tools and equipment manuals to support completing quality repairs in a safe manner.

Team members work as a team and individually in a collaborative environment using technology and skills to provide safe and reliable asset availability.

Work is performed outside in all types of weather and climbing ladders, stairways, vessels, towers and pipe racks is required work. This role is subject to a pre-hire physical abilities test.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Valid US Driver's License
• Able to perform the physical requirements of the role as listed on the job posting
• Associate degree or higher in Process / System / Controls and/or Instrumentation (or related field) OR Five (5) years of work experience specific to Process / System / Control and/or Instrumentation
• Willing and able to work alternative schedules including an on-call rotation with afterhours callouts and a rotating shift schedule for Turnarounds which include night shifts as needed.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Associate degree or higher in Process / System Control and/or Instrumentation
• Five (5) years of work experience specific to Process / System Control and/or Instrumentation
• Previous troubleshooting work experience
• Experience reading P&ID and Electrical Schematics
• Instrument Electrical background

Physical Requirements of the Role:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with frequent carrying of up to 25 pounds)
• Physical ability to frequently stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, handle, bend, twist, climb (~200 ft) and balance
• Ability & willingness to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (for example: hard hat, safety glasses, fire retardant clothing, respirator, safety work boots, etc. as required)
• Must be able to adequately hear alarms and other sounds which may indicate a safety concern
• Must be able to communicate hazardous conditions and other dangers
• Must be able to work near moving mechanical parts, work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and outdoor weather conditions, work in high, precarious places and work around fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline -delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf