What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Inspector position at Koch Business Solutions, LP?
Your Job
Koch Fertilizer Wever, LLC is looking for an experienced Unit Inspector to join our Asset Integrity team in Wever, Iowa. This individual will assist in the establishment and operation of the Fixed Equipment Mechanical Integrity Inspection Program for plant compliance and inspection of fixed equipment. This role is responsible for planning, performing, analyzing, reporting, and leading inspection day-to-day operations, work scopes, and projects for fixed pressure systems and equipment.
What You Will Do
- Program Implementation: Provide technical support and lead the implementation of inspection programs for fixed equipment and piping across the plant, while collaborating with engineers on QA repair packages.
- Inspection and Quality Control: Conduct visual QC weld inspections, manage QA/QC functions, oversee materials and fabrication methods, and lead inspection efforts during plant shutdowns.
- Reliability and Efficiency Enhancement: Drive site reliability improvements, complete inspection plans, analyze data, and maintain the PCMS inspection database to enhance plant efficiency. Identify opportunities for process optimization and risk reduction to support sustainable operations and long-term plant performance.
- Reporting: Prepare and communicate inspection reports, utilize Maximo for requests, and manage project scopes and costs effectively.
- Communication & Collaboration: Develop clear and concise communication strategies to ensure all stakeholders are informed and aligned with inspection outcomes and project objectives.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Quality and/or Inspections experience in a chemical industry or similar environment.
- General knowledge of materials, welding, welding WPS's, PQR's, testing and repair techniques.
- Willing and able to meet all physical requirements:
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to climb straight ladders. Some work may require heights in excess of 100 feet.
- Wearing industrial chemical plant uniforms and PPE as required.
- Wearing a respirator when/where required to perform inspections/job duties.
- Confined space entry may be required.
- Fertilizer manufacturing experience.
- Associates or Technical Degree in Inspection or another technical field.
- Certified in API 510, 570, and ASNT CT/CWI, NACE, and API 653.
- Expertise in applying NDE (UT, PT, MT, RT) and advanced NDE techniques.
- Knowledge of damage mechanisms in the fertilizer industry or chemical plant.
- Knowledge of risk-based inspection software programs and best practices.
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Hiring Philosophy
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Who We Are
As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment tracking.
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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
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