Your Job Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is looking for a contribution-motivated individual for a Project Manager role in our Operations Services team who will lead multi-discipline project teams to implement improvement projects in our industrial fertilizer and methanol manufacturing facilities. These projects range in size and complexity, but generally consist of asset replacements, safety/stewardship projects, or debottlenecking/growth projects.
The Operations Services team is primarily located in Wichita, KS and supports multiple projects at KAES sites. This role will be based in Wichita and is eligible for relocation.
Travel is 25% with increased travel during outages or turnaround events. Travel is flexible depending on needs at the business/site and is largely controlled by the individual. This role offers a hybrid working model.
What You Will Do - Lead or support multiple small to large size capital improvement projects (approximately $500k to $100M+) in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner to improve unit/plant operations (size and complexity dependent on experience)
- Facilitate cross-discipline teams with plant personnel, business development, executive leadership, and other internal and external partners through the Project Process to define objectives, develop scope, and implement project executions plans to design, install, and commission key projects.
- Guide the integrated project team to perform disciplined front end loading, secure funding, and execute projects in a way that delivers project objectives.
- Steward competitive cost, schedule, and quality while capturing key business bets through application of economic thinking and Koch's Decision-Making Framework
- Develop and maintain Koch's project culture
- Communicate effectively and recognize opportunities for value creation and business improvements
- Manage multiple projects in various stages in the project life cycle
- Support knowledge sharing and training within the Operations Services team to develop and further enhance team-members' technical skills
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) - 2+ years of plant experience in an ammonia, refining, energy, chemicals, or closely related industry with exposure to supporting capital projects
OR - 2+ years of project management experience in a related industry
What Will Put You Ahead - Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline or construction management
- Experience managing multiple small to medium capital projects
- 5+ years of experience in project/construction management, planning, or execution coordination
This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.
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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 .
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.
