Technical Analyst

Your Job

Koch Fertilizer in Wever, Iowa, is looking for a Technical Analyst to join our Operations Technology Field Solutions team. This role will partner with site leaders and teams to deliver innovative, reliable, and secure technology solutions that optimize operational performance, drive continuous improvement, and uphold our commitment to safety and sustainability. They will take ownership of our site technology infrastructure and play an integral role in aligning technology with business goals. Excellent communication skills and problem-solving skills will be necessary in this position.

Our Team

You will be joining a dedicated and collaborative team of technical professionals who are passionate about innovation and excellence in the fertilizer industry. Our team values diverse perspectives and encourages knowledge sharing to drive the best outcomes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, and project management, to deliver top-tier technology solutions.

What You Will Do

• Strategic Technology Partnership
• Serve as the primary technology point of contact for the Wever site, building strong partnerships with operations, engineering, process control, and IT teams.
• Collaborate closely with business leaders to understand operational challenges, working across disciplines to identify opportunities for improved reliability and innovative/secure solutions.
• Communicate technology roadmaps, cost forecasting, status updates, and potential impacts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering transparency and alignment.
• Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Ownership
• Manage and maintain site infrastructure including networks, servers, wireless systems, and end-user devices.
• Ensure cybersecurity compliance through patching, antivirus, and vulnerability management.
• Monitor system performance and proactively drive improvements.
• Project & Continuous Improvement Leadership
• Lead IT/OT projects from concept to execution.
• Identify operational needs and generate technology solutions that create long term value.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to deliver initiatives.
• Technical Support & Troubleshooting
• Provide hands-on support for IT/OT systems and industrial control equipment.
• Address incidents promptly & safely and leverage root cause analysis to reduce risk of recurrence.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 2+ years experience in IT or OT related role
• Ability to work in an industrial environment and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to travel (up to 10%)

What Will Put You Ahead

• IT/OT experience within industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to concurrently manage multiple priorities
• Experience leveraging cross-functional teams (including 3rd party) to deliver projects on time and within budget

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.

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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 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.

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).