POET

POET

Plant Engineer

Hanlontown, IA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago
Data AnalysisProject ManagementLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementMicrosoft OfficeOSHAFood Safety

About the role

  • This is an on-site role located in Hanlontown, IA.
  • These projects may apply to one or more facilities across the POET footprint.
  • Assist with facility shutdown planning and execution

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
  • 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
  • Maintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community
  • Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET's products and processes to deliver a best-in-class culture of quality.
  • The Plant Engineer is responsible for working closely with the management team at one or more bioprocessing facilities to maintain plant operations and to 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.
  • Identify opportunities for plant improvements and work with a team of engineers to initiate and implement continuous improvement and cost savings projects.

Requirements

  • You have a 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
  • You have experience with DCS control and DCS historian systems
  • You have the ability to understand technical detail and day to day operation of a bioprocessing facility
  • Interpersonal skills. ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
  • Ability to embrace and promote change
  • Ability to think objectively
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • You have a Bachelor's degree or greater in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering. Other engineering degrees will be considered.
  • 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
  • You've been called excellent at organizational, time management, and communication skills and you not only welcome change, but you embrace it
  • You know the basics of Microsoft Office Suite, and you're capable of learning new programs
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Innovative mindset
  • Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty

Skills

  • Develop and utilize historical database reports

Compensation

  • Assist with creating annual strategic plan initiatives for the site

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
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person - mentally, physically, and spiritually
  • Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
  • Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
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