Unit Inspector
at Koch Fertilizer

Job Description

Your Job

Koch Fertilizer Canada, ULC is looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to join the team as a Unit Inspector to contribute to the organization's value creation capabilities. This role offers a fast-paced working environment and opportunities for career development within our growing organization! This is a great growth opportunity!

The Unit Inspector is accountable to for inspection activities related to Fixed Equipment at KOCH Fertilizer Canada (KFC). The Inspector will be responsible for assessing the integrity and safety of equipment and executing the inspection needs at KFC.

Our Team

Based in Brandon, Manitoba, we synthesize and blend nitrogen, phosphate, and sulfur products with ammonia, which we market primarily in the prairie provinces of Canada and the northern United States. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, we employ approximately 260 dedicated team members. Our fundamental commitment to safety, health, and environmental stewardship drives all our processes.

A subsidiary of Koch Industries Inc., one of the world's largest private companies, Koch Fertilizer's global operations leverage Market-Based Management® to create long-term value for customers and society. By focusing on long-term value creation, we promote a challenging and rewarding environment for our professional and highly respected employees.

What You Will Do

• Be accountable for and maintain compliance with our KOCH Pressure Equipment Integrity Quality Control Manual (QCM) and repair procedures.
• Assess the mechanical integrity and safety of fixed equipment, process piping as well as the execution of all inspection activities for your assigned area.
• Collaborate with other unit inspectors on your team and assist with inspection activities when required.
• Support the Inspection Team on long term inspection initiatives, such as the Piping RBI program, CUI Non-intrusive inspection program, TA /outage planning and execution, continuous improvement initiatives and developing and maintaining site inspection standards and procedures.
• Ensure equipment inspections are completed within assigned area with focus on maintaining Zero overdue inspections.
• Initiate and assist engineering team for capital project replacements based on inspection results and support project development.
• Participate in the documentation of assets requiring inspection deferrals.
• Develop Inspection and Test Plans and collaborate with maintenance engineering and the planning team in the development of work execution packages.
• Assist the inspection team with turnarounds, planned and unplanned outages.
• Participate in the mechanical integrity program for relief valves including overhaul audits and in-service inspections.
• Provide evaluation of inspection and NDE data.
• Provide NDE support as required.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Technical Institute diploma or Red Seal Journeyperson Trade Certificate in a related trade (Pipefitter, Welder, Millwright, etc.)
• API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector certification (current or obtained within 12 months of hire)
• Experience using ASME codes, standards, and NDT inspection techniques pertaining to fixed equipment and piping.
• Experience with MAXIMO and Inspection Data Management System (APM)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment, both indoors and outdoors, in varying weather conditions
• Ability to work at heights (stairs and ladders) and around operating equipment
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators/gas masks (including passing applicable fit and pulmonary testing)
• Tolerance to occasional fumes, airborne particles, and hazardous or caustic chemicals with appropriate PPE
• Ability to travel up to 10%, including air travel
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and move throughout the plant to access equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation

What Will Put You Ahead

• Working in a chemical or refinery environment
• Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) CGSB certification in a minimum of two methods (PT, MT or UT1)
• API Pressure Piping (570) and above ground storage Tank (653) Inspector Certification

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.

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.

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.