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POET · 9 hours ago

Plant Engineer

Cloverdale, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

POET is a leader in sustainable products and renewable energy. The Plant Engineer is responsible for maintaining plant operations and implementing continuous improvement and capital projects at bioprocessing facilities, enhancing efficiency and reliability of operations.

Animal FeedBiofuelEnergyRenewable Energy

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Kara Trautman, MBA

Responsibilities

Develop, present, and manage capital request projects and economic justifications for site and Sioux Falls leadership team members

Identify opportunities for plant improvements and work with a team of engineers to initiate and implement continuous improvement and cost savings projects. These projects may apply to one or more facilities across the POET footprint

Complete and present data analysis of process information and create associated action plans and identify optimization needs

Assist with facility shutdown planning and execution

Exercise your problem-solving skills working with the bioprocessing facility’s leadership team and fellow engineers in the field and at our corporate office to review operational and troubleshooting challenges

Develop advanced knowledge in specific unit operations and become a Subject Matter Expert that teams can rely on for process expertise

Support the Management of Change and Process Safety Management documentation for the facility

Assist with creating annual strategic plan initiatives for the site

Develop and utilize historical database reports

Write and coordinate procedures, and communicate to team members as necessary

Facilitate communication between departments

Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times

Maintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community

Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skill may be put to a lot of other uses!

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringChemical EngineeringDCS control systemsProcess Safety ManagementProject ManagementInnovative mindsetOrganizational skillsTime managementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsCritical thinkingTeamwork

Required

You have a Bachelor's degree or greater in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering - Other engineering degrees will be considered

A minimum of 2 years of experience in an operating processing plant environment, such as grain processing or chemical processing required

If you've had prior leadership and project management, we'll leverage those strengths frequently

You have experience with DCS control and DCS historian systems

You've been called excellent at organizational, time management, and communication skills and you not only welcome change, but you embrace it

You have the ability to understand technical detail and day to day operation of a bioprocessing facility

You know the basics of Microsoft Office Suite, and you're capable of learning new programs

Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization

Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Ability to embrace and promote change

Innovative mindset

Ability to think objectively

Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty

Ability to work in a team environment

Preferred

Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations is considered an added bonus

Benefits

$$ Competitive BONUS opportunities - up to SIX bonuses per year (Quarterly Profit Sharing & Value Share)

Paid time off and paid holidays - 40 hours of PTO available on Day 1, on top of a biweekly PTO accrual program!

Comprehensive benefits package; Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution

Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions

401K with company match

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations

Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements

Discounted home and auto insurance

A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually

'Family-first' culture

Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements

Company

POET

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At POET, they're using the creativity that comes from common sense to deliver a new bounty of American energy from the eternal bounty of

Founded in 1983

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.poet.com

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