POET
MaintenanceTechnician
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“Maintenance Technician at POET. Repair, preventative maintenance, and cleaning of all equipment. Perform maintenance tasks on all plant equipment”
What You'll Achieve.
maintain a healthy work-life balance; optimize health, wellness, and productivity; deliver a best-in-class culture of quality
Industry & Context.
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills; Ability to think objectively
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, Be able to use various hand tools, skid loader, scoop shovels, pipe wrenches, impact wrench, air hose, and shuttle wagon, Operate machinery such as a payloader and Trackmobile for long periods of time, Be in awkward back, shoulder, wrists, and hand positions, Bend forward while standing, Reach overhead, Pull up to 40lbs, Kneel and crouch for up to 15 minutes at a time, Pull up to 95lbs, with or without assistance, Lift and carry up to 50lbs, with or without assistance, Grip with a force of up to 80lbs, Sit for 15 minutes on a stool, sometimes rotation sitting, Pinch with a force of 20lbs, Push up to 20lbs, 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
High school diploma or equivalent required, Documented successful performance as a Maintenance Technician or equivalent work experience required
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, Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability of learning new programs
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
Use Maximo to coordinate and order materials
Document all maintenance tasks
Document spare part inventory
Solve problems and fix unsafe conditions
Perform concrete work
Maintain a clean facility
Follow the sanitation schedule
Train new team members
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate work functions with fellow team members and other departments; Clearly and concisely communicate with other departments; Maintain a team environment at all times
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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