I&E Technician

Your Job

We are looking for an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician to join our Pipelines & Terminals Maintenance Team in Cottage Grove, MN. In this role, you will work and train alongside experienced technicians while supporting our Asphalt Oil and Refined Fuels Terminals, as well as Crude and Refined Fuels pipelines throughout the Twin Cities area.

Within 6-18 months of onboarding and training, you will assume responsibility for specifying, installing, testing, and repairing a broad range of instrumentation, electrical, and electronic equipment. This includes pumps, motors, valves, actuators, meters, transmitters, flow meters, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) essential to pipeline and terminal operations. You may also assist with measurement activities, regulatory inspections, and other routine operational needs.

This position includes:

• A fully equipped company work truck
• Technician tools and uniforms provided
• A flexible 9/80 work schedule (with the potential for every other Friday off, workload permitting)

What You Will Do

• Make sound economic decisions, prioritize safety, and drive consistent execution
• Communicate effectively and be open to feedback and challenge
• Work independently or collaboratively as part of a team
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers
• Follow all safety rules, regulations, and promote a positive safety culture

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Valid driver's license
• 2-year technical degree in electrical/instrumentation OR 3+ years of relevant electrical field experience
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with industrial/electronic equipment such as motors, valves, actuators, meters, transmitters, flow meters, and PLCs
• 1+ years of experience troubleshooting electrical systems, including interpreting P&ID drawings and schematics
• Willing to travel up to 10%
• Willing to periodically take after hours calls, which may require on-site response within 45 minutes

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, bend, twist, climb, and balance frequently
• Ability to sit, kneel, crouch, and crawl occasionally
• Lift up to 50 lbs (frequently carry up to 25 lbs)
• Adequate hearing to detect alarms and other safety cues
• Work near moving mechanical parts, in outdoor weather, and at heights (lifts/ladders)
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hard hat, safety glasses, FR clothing, respirator, safety boots, etc.

What Will Put You Ahead

• 5+ years installing/maintaining electrical starters, switchgear, and VFDs from 480 VAC to 4160 VAC
• Knowledge of and experience applying the National Electric Code (NEC)
• Experience testing voltages on three-phase systems up to 480 volts
• Hands-on experience with Schneider Automation PLCs, HMI equipment, and configuration software
• 5+ years programming/configuring PLCs, flow computers, and SCADA communication devices
• Experience with Omni
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Computer Science

For this role, we anticipate paying $35- $45 per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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 click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).