Plant Technician

ABOUT POETAt 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-five 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.

CULTURE IS KING AT POETWe’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things  provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard.

We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!

JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES Join a world-class team where technology, teamwork, and hands-on expertise come together to drive a global bioprocessing operation 24/7.As a Plant Technician, you'll operate advanced processing equipment, perform hands-on maintenance, and help keep a highly automated facility running safely and efficiently. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy problem-solving, working with technology, and staying active in a fast-paced environment while gaining valuable experience in industrial operations and maintenance.

SCHEDULE Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule:

Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PMNights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM2-3-2 schedule with every other weekend off Shift rotation occurs approximately every 6 weeks.

Schedule includes weekends and holidays as part of continuous 24/7 plant operations.

WHAT YOU’LL DOEvery day brings something active and engaging:

Use your knowledge to maintain and operate all processes associated with the plant where required.

Perform maintenance and basic repairs of plant equipment and document these activities.

Operate the DCS (Distributed Control System) for the plant.

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 and make adjustments to optimize plant operations, timely and accurately document results and enter results into our data collection system, PI.Assist in removal, installation, rebuild, and performance of preventive and predictive maintenance on all equipment associated with plant processes.

Help keep your plant clean by following the sanitation schedule and completing all tasks as assigned.

Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET’s products and processes to deliver a best-in-class culture of quality.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FORWe don’t expect you to know it all—we’re ready to train the right people:

High-energy and motivated individuals

Dependable team players who take pride in getting the job done right

Safety-minded attitude in all tasks

Willingness to learn equipment and operational systems

Ability to work a rotating schedule, transitioning between day and night shifts every six weeks.

Comfortable working 12-hour workdays and be able to meet call-in requirements as neededWHY JOIN US?

Full training provided; no prior bioprocessing experience needed for entry-level positions

Opportunity to build a long-term, stable career

Multiple career paths available, including progression through Plant Technician levels and opportunities to explore roles in other areas of the plant and/or POET locations

Fast-paced work where no two days are the sameA strong team environment where everyone contributes QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience requirements:

Plant Technician I: experience in a production environment preferred.

Plant Technician II:
Documented successful performance as a Plant Technician I or equivalent work experience required.

Plant Technician III:
Documented proficiency in the skills listed in the Plant Technician III Skills Checklist.

Working knowledge in math, reading comprehension and mechanical reasoning required.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required.

Experience with software systems, such as…