Maintenance Technician

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty years our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

• •$$ 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

• •Coordinate work functions with fellow team members and other departments within POET.
• •Maintain boiler and cooling tower systems including water testing and adjusting.
• •Maintain all plant equipment including, but not limited to: centrifuges (decanters and corn oil), pumps, motors, gearboxes, minor electrical systems, PLC’s, heat exchangers, compressors, grain handling equipment, and fans or blowers.
• •Troubleshoot equipment issues.
• •Perform Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) functions on the equipment.
• •Operate, maintain, and clean the water filtration equipment.
• •Understand and as needed operate the DCS (Distributed Control System) for the plant.
• •Use Maximo to coordinate and order materials to complete projects and thoroughly document all maintenance tasks and spare part inventory.
• •Work with the management team to solve problems and fix unsafe conditions.
• •Use your knowledge of plant processes to understand how the equipment is utilized.
• •Operate equipment including, but not limited to: telehandler, skid steers, tractors, ATVs, pay loaders, aerial lifts and fork lifts.
• •Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication on plant and structural equipment.
• •Be responsible for concrete work including building forms, pouring, and finishing.
• •Maintain a clean facility and follow the sanitation schedule completing all tasks as assigned
• •Keep your plant safe by fostering a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance.
• •Train new team members in the Maintenance Department.
• •Clearly and concisely communicate with other departments.
• •Maintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community.
• •Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
• •Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET’s products and processes to deliver a best-in-class culture of quality.
• •Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!

• •High level of personal integrity
• •Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
• •Ability to understand technical and day to day operation of a bioprocessing facility.
• •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
• •Organization and time management skills
• •Ability to work in a team environment

• •Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats,