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.

Benefits & Perks

• 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, plus a biweekly PTO accrual program
• Comprehensive benefits package including individual and family plans for health, dental, and vision insurance, with 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
• Multifaceted wellness program encompassing mental, physical, and spiritual well-being
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements

All POET Team Members enjoy a 'family-first' culture and a team-oriented work environment.

Responsibilities

• 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, PLCs, 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 forklifts.
• 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Documented successful performance as a Maintenance Technician I or equivalent work experience required.
• Experience with fabrication, welding, cutting; repair of equipment such as pumps, gearboxes, airlocks, fans/blowers, agitator assemblies, and valves; boiler operations and water chemistry; material handling systems such as conveyors; preventative maintenance practices, fabrication and repair of metal/plastic piping systems; and instrument and electrical work preferred.
• Experience with concrete work, hydraulics, pneumatic and fluid processes, and ability to read schematic drawings is helpful.
• Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new programs.

Skills

• 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

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, self-contained breathing system, hazardous material suit, hearing protection, and harness.
• Working at extreme heights (approximately 150 ft), in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees Fahrenheit, both indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to use various hand tools, skid loader, scoop shovels, pipe wrenches, impact wrench, air hose, and shuttle wagon, with training provided.
• Operate machinery such as a payloader and Trackmobile for long periods of time.
• Frequently be in awkward back, shoulder, wrists, and hand positions.
• Bend forward while standing.
• Reach overhead.
• Pull up to 40 lbs.
• Kneel and crouch for up to 15 minutes at a time.
• Occasionally pull up to 95 lbs, with or without assistance.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs, with or without assistance.
• Grip with a force of up to 80 lbs.
• Sit for 15 minutes on a stool, sometimes rotating sitting.
• Pinch with a force of 20 lbs.

Due to the physical and safety-sensitive nature of this job, you will be subject to a physical and expected to pass a drug screen during the pre-screen process. During employment, you’ll be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Pay

$23 - $35 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 3:30 PM; On-call rotation every 5 weeks.

This is an on-site role located in Bingham Lake, MN.