Plant Engineer

POET•Scotland, SD

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

You have a 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
You have experience with DCS control and DCS historian systems
You’ve been called excellent at organizational, time management, and communication skills and you not only welcome change, but you embrace it
You have the ability to understand technical detail and day to day operation of a bioprocessing facility
You know the basics of Microsoft Office Suite, and you’re capable of learning new programs

Nice To Haves

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

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

Benefits

Eligible Team Members may receive $$ 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