Plant Technician

POET • Emmetsburg, IA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Technician operates plant processing equipment and performs routine basic maintenance in a highly automated chemical facility. The role includes safe and efficient maintenance, basic repairs, and cleaning of equipment associated with bioprocessing. Technicians may assist Maintenance Technicians with more technical or complex maintenance procedures. They must understand process flow, computerized equipment, process hazards, and standard operating procedures.

Continuous plant operation requires 12-hour shift work. Technicians must be able to adapt to 12-hour workdays and meet call-in requirements as needed. This is an on-site position in Emmetsburg, Iowa. The position is physically and safety sensitive, with a pre-employment physical and drug screen and random drug and alcohol testing during employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of math, reading comprehension, and mechanical reasoning.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
• Ability to embrace change.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new programs.
• Ability to work in a team environment and interact effectively with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and meet call-in requirements as needed.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements and pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen; random drug and alcohol testing applies during employment.
• Plant Technician II: Documented successful performance as a Plant Technician I or equivalent work experience.
• Plant Technician III: Documented proficiency in the skills listed in the Plant Technician III Skills Checklist.

Nice To Haves

• Production-environment experience for Plant Technician I.
• Experience with software systems such as Maximo.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate plant processes and processing equipment.
• Perform and document maintenance and basic repairs of plant equipment.
• Operate the plant’s Distributed Control System (DCS).
• 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, make adjustments to optimize operations, document results, and enter them into the PI data collection system.
• Assist with equipment removal, installation, rebuilding, and preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Keep the plant clean by following the sanitation schedule and completing assigned tasks.
• Notify management of safety, environmental, quality, and production concerns, problems, and opportunities.
• Promote safe behavior and environmental compliance.
• Maintain a team environment and represent POET in the community.
• Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET products and processes.

Benefits

• Competitive bonus opportunities, including quarterly profit sharing and Value Share.
• Paid time off, including 40 hours available on Day 1 and biweekly PTO accrual.
• Paid holidays.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for individuals and families, including an employer Health Savings Account contribution.
• Competitive pay and shift premium pay for qualifying positions.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance and bonus programs for qualifying positions and locations.
• Safety and cold-weather gear reimbursements.
• Discounted home and auto insurance.
• Wellness program encompassing mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
• Family-first culture.
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED