INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING CO-OP

FUEL YOUR FUTURE.

Flint Hills Resources (FHR) , a Koch company, operates refineries, pipelines and terminals that produce, store and market gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and asphalt.

Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, and strategically located throughout Minnesota, Texas and the Midwest, FHR strives to deliver value to our customers while maintaining a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and serving our communities responsibly.

We are hiring for an Industrial Engineering Co-op based in Wichita, KS .

FHR Co-ops collaborate with our teams on real-life projects and challenges.

As an Industrial Engineering Co-op, you'll invest in your future while learning about pipeline optimization, operations research, network analysis, statistics, economic modeling, and energy optimization.

Co-ops are assigned meaningful work and mentorship to help develop both technical and professional skills.

Alongside your day-to-day role, the FHR Co-op Program offers an opportunity to learn more about Koch Industries, our people, Principle Based Management, and the business you will be supporting, all while growing your network.

Through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship, and professional development, we aim to help every individual grow and learn how they can best contribute.

What You Will Do

As an Industrial Engineering Co-op supporting our Pipeline Optimization team, you will work closely with engineers, analysts, and external industry experts to improve the rigor and effectiveness of optimization models used across our pipeline network.

This position is primarily office-based and focuses on analytical problem-solving, modeling, and decision support.

Responsibilities may include:


* Develop, enhance, and maintain hydraulic and energy optimization models used to support pipeline operations.


* Apply operations research, optimization, statistical analysis, and engineering principles to solve complex business and operational challenges.


* Support network analysis efforts to improve the movement of products throughout the pipeline system.


* Partner with internal teams to identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption and optimize operating costs.


* Assist with economic modeling and scenario analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.


* Collaborate closely with vendors on proof-of-concept projects and model development initiatives.


* Analyze operational data and identify opportunities to improve system performance and model accuracy.


* Utilize industry software tools such as SPS, PLO, Synergi Liquid, Pipe Flow, and Fathom to model and evaluate pipeline systems.


* Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders through written reports, visualizations, and presentations.


* Build an understanding of pipeline operations and how optimization models are used to support safe, reliable, and efficient business performance.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Enrolled in a 4-year degree pr...