Plant Technician

About the role

Poet is dedicated to converting renewable resources into energy and other valuable goods sustainably. With over three decades of innovation, we strive to lead in sustainable products globally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate all processes associated with the plant.
• Perform maintenance and basic repairs of plant equipment and document these activities.
• Operate the DCS (Distributed Control System) for the plant.
• Safely perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Follow procedures for plant start-up, shut-down, cleaning, and batching.
• Maintain accurate and timely logs.
• Collect and test quality control samples, interpret QA/QC results, and make adjustments to optimize plant operations.
• Help to keep the plant clean by following the sanitation schedule and completing all tasks as assigned.
• Notify the management team of safety, environmental, quality, and production concerns, problems, and opportunities.
• Maintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance.
• Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET’s products and processes to deliver a best-in-class culture of quality.

Qualifications & Skills

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a production environment preferred for Plant Technician I.
• Documented successful performance as a Plant Technician I or equivalent work experience required for Plant Technician II.
• Documented proficiency in the skills listed in the Plant Technician III Skills Checklist for Plant Technician III.
• Working knowledge in math, reading comprehension, and mechanical reasoning required.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required.
• Experience with software systems, such as Maximo, preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills as well as the ability to embrace change.
• You know the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and are capable of learning new programs.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hazardous material suit, hearing protection, and harness.
• Work at extreme heights (approximately 150 ft), in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees Fahrenheit, both indoors and outdoors.
• Use equipment/tools such as forklift, power washer, pallet jack, hoist systems, scissor lifts, JLG lifts, telehandlers, Front End Loaders, various hand tools, and computers.
• Perform tasks such as frequently sitting in a chair in the Control Room while operating the plant, walking indoors and outdoors, carrying up to 15 lbs, lifting up to 50 lbs, pushing with a force of 10 lbs, pulling with a force of up to 85 lbs, bending, twisting, turning, kneeling, and crouching, while holding light and medium-weight objects.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, carry up to 40 lbs, push with a force of 10 lbs, pull with a force of up to 85 lbs, bend, twist, turn, kneel, and crouch, while holding light and medium-weight objects.
• Work in a team environment.

Pay

The compensation for this position is competitive and will be based on the candidate's experience and qualifications. The wage range is between $21 to $33 per hour, but the final wage offered will be determined by the successful candidate's skills, expertise, and relevant experience.

Schedule

Days: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
Nights: 7:00 PM-7:00 AM (rotation every 6 weeks) - Includes weekends & holidays