Operations Engineer

1 day ago

Sioux Falls South Dakota, United States POET Full time
About POET

POET is a leading producer and marketer of bioethanol and bio-based products, committed to being good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible.

Job Summary

The Operations Engineer plays a critical role in analyzing real-time bioprocessing facility data to identify opportunities for performance improvement across the POET fleet. This position involves designing and driving continuous improvement projects, collaborating with the POET team to troubleshoot, innovate, optimize, and identify areas of improvement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot problems to ensure plant uptime and efficiency.
  • Provide support and oversight to POET bioprocessing facility operations.
  • Maximize plant efficiency through teamwork and innovation.
  • Identify, develop, and manage implementation of new technologies at the bioprocessing facilities.
  • Complete data analysis of process information and effectively communicate the results to leadership.
  • Collaborate and provide leadership on cross-functional teams.
  • Assist with bioprocessing facility start-ups and expansions, including shift coverage and new team member training.
  • Travel to bioprocessing facilities for meetings, site visits/audits, operational support, and training.
  • Develop and provide technical presentations to leadership.
  • Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required). Chemical, Process, Agricultural, and Biosystems, Mechanical Engineering, or other related majors preferred.
  • Experience requirements: Operations Engineer I: experience through internships, co-ops, and educational opportunities preferred. Operations Engineer II: 4 or more years of overall experience with 3 or more years of experience in a related industry. Operations Engineer III: 8 or more years of overall experience with 6 or more years of experience in a related industry. Senior Operations Engineer: 12 or more years of overall experience with 10 or more years of experience in a related industry.
  • Additional training in Microbiology is preferred.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills, as well as the ability to embrace change.
  • Ability to understand technical and day-to-day operation of a bioprocessing facility in great detail and provide leadership to various teams when needed.
  • Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new programs.
Growth Opportunities within POET

At POET, we believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member's position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.

Work Environment

Culture is king at POET. We're all on the same team, we always communicate, and we park our egos at the door. These aren't just slogans on our walls; it's the way we do things at POET. Up to 50% travel will be part of the norm for this position to visit bioprocessing facilities, meetings, and site visits. At times, overnight travel may be required. In this role, you'll be asked to drive a POET vehicle. A motor vehicle record check will be conducted during the pre-employment process. The work environment at POET is dynamic, and you should expect a balance between time spent in the office and at the bioprocessing facility, which may include some physical labor helping your team members.

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