Plant Engineer

POET • Alexandria, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This is an on-site role located in Alexandria, IN.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering. Other engineering degrees will be considered.
• Experience in an operating processing plant environment such as grain processing or chemical processing is beneficial
• Prior leadership and project management experience
• 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, and capability of learning new programs

Nice To Haves

• Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
• 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
• Ability to work in a team environment

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
• Assist with facility shutdown planning and execution
• Exercise your 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
• Since your skill may be put to a lot of other uses!

Benefits

• Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours available on day ONE!
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
• Discounted home and auto insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level