Test Center Technician

Your Job

John Zink is seeking a Test Technician to join our Tulsa, Oklahoma team. In this role, you will test and evaluate combustion equipment, including process burners, thermal oxidizers, and flares, while working closely with Process and R&D engineers. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, enjoys working outdoors in all conditions, and has mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.

Shift: Monday - Thursday 6:30am - 5:00pm (Mandatory overtime as required; start and end times may flex based on overtime needs)

Our Team

Our R&D team is comprised of experts from diverse fields, including mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, and more. This multidisciplinary approach allows us to tackle complex challenges and deliver comprehensive solutions. We also understand the importance of collaboration in driving innovation and welcome research collaborations with industry partners, research institutions, and academia.

What You Will Do

• Fully participate in all safety programs and maintain a strong safety focus.
• Set up and tear down projects on a daily basis.
• Test combustion equipment, including process burners, thermal oxidizers, and flares.
• Collaborate closely with Process and R&D engineers to support testing and troubleshooting.
• Use computers and HMI systems daily to monitor and document operations.
• Perform quality control inspections on incoming products at the test center.
• Conduct routine facility maintenance and preventative inspections.
• Work effectively in teams while also being a self-starter who can complete tasks independently and efficiently.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Work full-time outdoors in all weather conditions, including adverse conditions, while wearing full FR (flame-resistant) coveralls.
• Climb ladders and stairs safely.
• Obtain certification and work at heights up to 100' in aerial lifts.
• Complete a physical assessment and perform confined space entry in test facility furnaces and related equipment.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in a Mechanical/Industrial or Materials related field
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the role

What Will Put You Ahead

• Pipe fitting and related experience/knowledge.
• Experience in a manufacturing, testing, or R&D environment.
• PLC & HMI knowledge.
• Electrical or instrumentation skills.

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

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, John Zink (JZ) is a global leader in emissions control and a pioneer in modern Smart Combustion solutions. Our research and development facilities make up the largest testing complex of its kind. Additionally, our worldwide service organization is the largest, most technically advanced team of its kind. We provide solutions to capture emissions, destroy pollutants, manage waste and heat vital processes to help industries operate more cleanly and efficiently.

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.