About the position
The Plant Engineer at POET plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of bioprocessing facilities. This position involves close collaboration with the management team to maintain plant operations and implement continuous improvement and capital projects. The Plant Engineer is tasked with increasing the efficiencies of plant operations, maintaining plant run time, implementing system improvements, troubleshooting process problems, and considering cost factors. On a typical day, the Plant Engineer will develop, present, and manage capital request projects and economic justifications for site and Sioux Falls leadership team members. They will identify opportunities for plant improvements and work with a team of engineers to initiate and implement continuous improvement and cost savings projects that may apply to one or more facilities across the POET footprint. The role also includes completing and presenting data analysis of process information, creating associated action plans, and identifying optimization needs. Additionally, the Plant Engineer will assist with facility shutdown planning and execution, exercise problem-solving skills with the bioprocessing facility's leadership team and fellow engineers, and develop advanced knowledge in specific unit operations to become a Subject Matter Expert. They will support the Management of Change and Process Safety Management documentation for the facility, assist with creating annual strategic plan initiatives, develop and utilize historical database reports, and facilitate communication between departments. A strong emphasis is placed on fostering a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance, maintaining a team environment, and championing POET in the community.
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.
- 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 problem-solving skills working with the bioprocessing facility's leadership team and fellow engineers to review operational and troubleshooting challenges.
- Develop advanced knowledge in specific unit operations and become a Subject Matter Expert 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 and champion POET in the community.
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 is preferred.
- 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 to learn new programs.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in leadership roles within engineering teams.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies.
- Knowledge of renewable energy processes and technologies.
Benefits
- Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
- Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
- Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
- Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
- Paid Parental Leave
- A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person - mentally, physically, and spiritually
- Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
- 401K with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Excellent work-life balance with a 'family-first' culture
- Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
- Discounted home and auto insurance
