Job Description
Process Safety Rotational EH&S Professional at Koch Industries summary:
The Process Safety Rotational EH&S Professional participates in a multi-site rotational program at Koch Industries, gaining experience in process safety engineering and environmental health and safety practices. This role involves leading and supporting process safety projects such as management of change, incident investigations, and risk reduction to enhance operational safety and compliance. The program prepares professionals for a permanent placement, offering mentorship, development opportunities, and exposure to various Koch industries.
Your Job Koch Capabilities is seeking a Process Safety Engineer - Rotational EH&S Professionals (REP) to join our teams this upcoming Spring or Summer 2027.
You will begin your career with Koch Industries gaining a diverse set of experiences within process safety in multiple Koch locations and industries. Koch's REP program has a way for you to explore your passion in process safety and learn new skills and fast-track your ability to reach your full potential.
For this role, we anticipate paying $87,000 - $90,000 per year.
Our Team Successful candidates will be placed in a Process Safety Engineering Rotational EH&S Professional ("REP") role within Koch Capabilities and could be placed in two of the following locations (subject to business demand):
Flint Hills Resources:
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Rosemount, MN
- Wichita, KS
Koch Ag & Energy Services:
- Beatrice, NE
- Dodge City, KS
- Enid, OK
- Fort Dodge, IA
- St. James, LA
- Wever, IA
- Wichita, KS
The rotational program will allow the candidate to support and experience two sites, each for an estimated one-year period. During these experiences, the Process Safety REP will have a supervisor and an on-site mentor to assist in development and project execution. Location is flexible, accommodations can be made if needed, and additional locations and Koch companies are possible that are not in the above list. After the second year is complete, the candidate will be placed at a permanent location.
What You Will Do Being a Process Safety REP at Koch allows new process safety professionals to create real value for our company while learning how the elements of process safety are applied in industry. The implementation of process safety elements at our sites is crucial in allowing Koch to achieve its safety vision where all workers go home the way they came to work. Effective process safety performance also allows our sites to improve operational performance. Process safety REPs will be given opportunities to get involved in major projects, development opportunities, and operational performance during their rotations, which can benefit society through improving our products and services.
The type of projects and initiatives a Process Safety REP can expect to see and do are the following:
- Actively lead and gain exposure by working on projects within various process safety elements (e.g., MOC, PSSR, PHA, PSI, Incident Investigations, etc.).
- Assist with design and roll-out of process safety efforts for facility personnel.
- Provide frequent input and review of process safety risk reduction practices, projects, and effectiveness.
- Lead and/or participate in projects requiring engineering expertise with a process safety focus.
As a global company spanning multiple industries and offering limitless opportunities for growth, we offer an opportunity to launch your career with us with a focus on the future. Entry level professionals at Koch companies learn about our unique Principle-Based Management culture, while applying their skills working alongside experienced employees to solve real problems and offer insights that benefit society through improving our products and services.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) - Enrolled in a degree or alternative program. (e.g., 2-year technical college program, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.) or operations experience in a process safety covered petrochemical or manufacturing facility
- Eligible for full time employment on or before Summer 2027.
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
What Will Put You Ahead - Enrolled in or have recently graduated from a Chemical or Mechanical Engineering related degree program.
- Prior completion of a chemical process safety internship or completion of a college course related to chemical process safety.
- Prior experience working at a process safety covered petrochemical or manufacturing facility
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 Koch Inc. creates and innovates a wide spectrum of products and services that make life better. Our work spans a vast number of industries across the world, including engineered technology, refining, chemicals and polymers, pulp and paper, glass, electronics and many more. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Koch employs 120,000+ employees across the globe.
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.
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Keywords:
process safety, environmental health and safety, rotational program, industrial safety, process safety management, risk reduction, incident investigation, chemical engineering, manufacturing safety, petrochemical safety
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Summer work, Internship, Visa sponsorship, Flexible hours,