Plant Operations Engineer

5 days ago


Hudson, South Dakota, United States POET Full time
About POET

At POET, our mission is to be responsible stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources into energy and other valuable products as efficiently as possible. With over thirty years of driving innovation and passion to make a difference, we have become the world's largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in bio-based products.

Our team members enjoy a world-class culture, competitive pay and benefits, including:

  • Attractive relocation assistance and bonus programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
  • Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
  • Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and bi-annual incentive bonuses
  • Individual and family plans for health, dental, and vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
  • Paid parental leave
  • A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person - mentally, physically, and spiritually
  • Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Excellent work-life balance with a 'family-first' culture
  • Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
  • Discounted home and auto insurance
Job Summary

The Plant Engineer is responsible for working closely with the management team at one or more bioprocessing facilities to maintain plant operations and implement continuous improvement and capital projects. The Plant Engineer increases efficiencies of plant operations, maintains plant run time, implements system improvements, troubleshoots process problems, and considers cost factors.

This position supports our bioprocessing facilities and the Plant Engineer can report primarily out of either location.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, present, and manage capital request projects and economic justifications for site and corporate 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
  • 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 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
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or greater in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
  • Experience in an operating processing plant environment such as grain processing or chemical processing is beneficial
  • Prior leadership and project management experience is an asset
  • Experience with DCS control and DCS historian systems
  • Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations is considered an added bonus
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
  • Ability to understand technical detail and day-to-day operation of a bioprocessing facility
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
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

We're a team-oriented company with a dynamic work environment. You can expect a balance between time spent in the office and at the bioprocessing facility, which may include some physical labor helping your team members.

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.



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