POET · 5 hours ago
Plant Engineer
Scotland, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelPOET is a leading producer and marketer of bioethanol and sustainable products, committed to environmental stewardship. The Plant Engineer is responsible for maintaining plant operations, implementing continuous improvement projects, and increasing efficiencies at bioprocessing facilities.
Animal FeedBiofuelEnergyRenewable Energy
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
Qualification
Required
You have a Bachelor's degree or greater in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering. Other engineering degrees will be considered
Experience in an operating processing plant environment such as grain processing or chemical processing is beneficial
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
Preferred
If you've had prior leadership and project management, we'll leverage those strengths frequently
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
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
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$53.8M2014-06-11Series Unknown· $53.8M
2008-01-01Private Equity
2005-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Jeff Pinkerman
Chief Financial Officer
Ben Sweat
COO
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