Project Controls Specialist

Job Summary

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is seeking a skilled Project Controls Analyst to collaborate with Turnaround and Project teams across KAES sites. The ideal candidate will leverage integrated processes, systems, and data to analyze performance, forecast results, and guide adjustments to deliver competitive cost outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project and Turnaround teams to align on cost management plans and ensure execution.
• Apply Principle-Based Management Principles to cost management practices.
• Partner with stakeholders to analyze costs, derive insights, and communicate outcomes effectively.
• Ensure team alignment of cost structures with execution plans and KAES standards.
• Improve data integrity using KAES processes.
• Facilitate effective change and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build strong relationships to become a preferred partner.
• Challenge the status quo and drive improvement of the cost and insights capability.

Requirements

• Experience working jointly with cross-functional teams.
• Able to adapt and be proficient in learning new processes, technologies, or systems within a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working through complex problems.
• Experience in data analysis and converting insights into action.
• Experience in prioritizing daily tasks to enhance stakeholder value.
• 2-year college degree in a Business or Technical field.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cost management practices like forecasting, change management, WBS/CBS buildup, and risk management.
• Experience in Turnaround or Capital projects within industrial or construction settings.
• Advanced experience with project, reporting, and analytics software such as Alteryx, Redshift, Tableau, PowerBI, etc.
• Familiarity with tools like EcoSys, Maximo, or @Risk.
• 4-year college degree in a Business or Technical field.

About Koch Ag & Energy Solutions

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is a global provider of value-added solutions for the agriculture, turf and ornamental, energy, and chemical markets. Our team of innovators unleashes their potential while developing the technologies that feed and power the world.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunities

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions is an 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.