Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

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.

• 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
• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
• Discounted home and auto insurance

The Instrumentation & Electrical Technician is responsible for troubleshooting and identifying root-cause issues, repairing or replacing parts and rewiring and installing related instrument/electrical goods at the bioprocessing facility. The Instrumentation & Electrical Technician ensures that all work performed follows electrical codes and tests and inspects and repairs issues when they occur. Team members in this position will communicate any problems or concerns to the management team.

This role is also responsible for reviewing all electrical procedures for the bioprocessing facility, assisting in developing pertinent electrical programs and training team members. Continuous plant operation includes 24/7 schedules. Team member must be able to meet call-in requirements as needed.

• Troubleshoot and identify a root cause, repair, or replace parts, rewire and install related instrument/electrical goods including conduit and/or wiring.
• Ensure that all work performed is completed by following all local electrical codes. Including 4160V, 480V, 220V, 110V, 24V DC and 4-20 mA loops and circuits as applicable to the location.
• Troubleshoot PLC/DCS I/O including 4-20mA loops, 120V/24DC I/O.
• Responsible for all preventative and proactive electrical maintenance and compliance procedures.
• Assist with emergency and scheduled shutdowns while performing regular mechanical duties as directed.
• Calibrate, configure, and repair of measurement/control instruments for flow, level, pressure, temperature, and pH including associated valves and valve actuators.
• Understand electrical and instrumentation equipment associated with plant processing equipment.
• Possess a strong understanding of motor control circuits and electric motors.
• Inform management of any instrument/electrical parts needed and assist with maintaining the required instrument/electronic/electrical parts inventories.
• Document and record: utilizing inventory control systems, maintaining calibration records, ordering parts, work with outside contractors, etc.
• Work with the management team and all staff daily to ensure the operation and all facilities are operating to standards.
• Understand how equipment and instrument/electronic controls operate and are utilized to operate the plant.
• Maintain work area to include cleanliness, serviceability, and accountability of all tools and supplies.
• Accomplish all other tasks, work orders, cleaning assignments or other duties as assigned by the management team.
• Assist in developing, training, and reviewing all pertinent instrument/electrical programs and procedures including Arc Flash Hazards and electrical integrity.
• Maintain licensing by attending state required code classes as required by location/leader.
• Be expected to receive calls after hours, including weekends and holidays, in the event of an emergency bioprocessing situation that would require electronic or instrument/electrical expertise.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
• Always maintain a team environment and champion POET in the community.
• Since we’re all about teamwork and getting…