POET

MaintenanceTechnician

Chancellor, South Dakota, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Maintenance Technician at POET. Skills: repair of equipment, preventative maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, fabrication. Repair, preventative maintenance, and cleaning of all equipment. Perform maintenance tasks on all plant equipment”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver a best-in-class culture of quality

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills; Ability to think objectively

Eligibility Requirements

Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Working at extreme heights (approximately 150 ft), Working in confined spaces, Working in extreme temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees Fahrenheit, Subject to a physical and expected to pass a drug screen, Subject to random drug and alcohol testing

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Documented successful performance as a Maintenance Technician or equivalent work experience

Nice to Have

Experience with fabrication, welding, repair of equipment such as pumps, gearboxes, airlocks, fanslowers, agitator assemblies, and boiler operations and water material handling systems such as preventative maintenance practices, fabrication and repair of metal/plastic piping and instrument and electrical work, Experience with concrete work, hydraulics, pneumatic and fluid processes, and ability to read schematic drawings

What You'll Do.

preventative maintenance

and cleaning of all equipment

Perform maintenance tasks on all plant equipment

Communicate any issues to the management team

Maintain boiler and cooling tower systems

Maintain all plant equipment

Troubleshoot equipment issues

Perform Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) functions

and clean water filtration equipment

Operate the DCS for the plant

Use Maximo to coordinate and order materials

Solve problems and fix unsafe conditions

Responsible for concrete work

Maintain a clean facility

Keep plant safe by fostering safe behavior

Train new team members

Communicate with other departments

Maintain a team environment

Foster a culture of safe behavior

Maintain and advance food safety and quality

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate work functions with fellow team members and other departments; Interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization; Work in a team environment; Maintain a team environment at all times; Communicate with other departments

Communication Scope

Clearly and concisely communicate with other departments

Full Job Description

# **ABOUT POET** 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** ### _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 ### _All POET Team Members enjoy_ * A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually * 'Family-first' culture * Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements # **JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES** The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient repair, preventative maintenance, and cleaning of all equipment associated with plant processes. Team members in this position will also perform maintenance tasks on all plant equipment. Maintenance Technicians are accountable for communicating any issues to the management team. Maintenance Technicians should be knowledgeable of process flow, computerized equipment and have an awareness of hazards associated with the process as well as display an understanding and ability to execute standard operating procedures (SOPs). A

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