Plant Engineer

Mechanical Plant Engineer – Pine Bend Refinery – Rosemount, MN

Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend Refinery located in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro is hiring a Mechanical Plant Engineer. This role builds refinery operations knowledge and understanding and applies key engineering fundamentals. These skills will enable further career opportunities in asset management, reliability or project/construction management.

Flint Hills Resources is a different kind of company. We are privately owned, work a “9/80” schedule that offers every other Friday off, and our compensation philosophy is based on the value you create. Come realize your full potential and join our team!

This role will be working on a team of several new engineers of varying engineering disciplines. Team members will work with refinery engineers, technicians, operators, and other personnel to help the facility safely operate and maintain its mechanical assets. Each engineer is assigned a series of on-site rotations to provide engineering support to specific parts of the business. This rotation also provides an opportunity for development and career advancement.

• Drive innovation and efficiency through our Principled Based Management culture.
• Promote a proactive safety culture by identifying and controlling hazards.
• Understand oil flow, refinery units, and basic economics.
• Apply analytical and engineering skills to enhance EH&S and business operations.
• Recommend and implement equipment and process improvements to reduce risks, boost productivity, and lower costs.
• Provide technical support for equipment specifications and design reviews.
• Lead Management of Change efforts.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis and develop asset reliability strategies.
• Work with leaders and technicians to prevent recurring failures.
• Lead projects to enhance asset performance.
• Support operations and maintenance technicians’ skill development.
• Provide technical support as required for Turnaround activities in assigned areas.
• Troubleshooting of mechanical-related problems and leverage of root cause analysis techniques to determine the appropriate repair scopes.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

• 2+ years of experience in reliability engineering or related role.
• 2+ years experience in a refining/petro-chemical/manufacturing facility.

This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

For this role, we anticipate paying $90,0000- $120,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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.

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 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 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  for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information , aquí, or tu).