Plant Engineer
POET
Summary
The Plant Engineer is responsible for working closely with the management team at one or more bioprocessing facilities to maintain plant operations and to implement continuous improvement and capital projects. The Plant Engineer increases efficiencies of plant operations, maintains plant run time, implements system improvements, troubleshoots process problems, and considers cost factors. This is an on-site role located in Chancellor, SD.
Job description
Job Summary & Responsibilities
The Plant Engineer is responsible for working closely with the management team at one or more bioprocessing facilities to maintain plant operations and to implement continuous improvement and capital projects. The Plant Engineer increases efficiencies of plant operations, maintains plant run time, implements system improvements, troubleshoots process problems, and considers cost factors. This is an on-site role located in Chancellor, SD.
- 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 at all times and champion POET in the community
Qualifications & Skills
- A 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
- 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
- Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new programs
A Successful Candidate Will Have
- Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
- Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to embrace and promote change
- Innovative mindset
- Ability to think objectively
- Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty
- Ability to work in a team environment
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
- Experience with DCS control and DCS historian systems
- Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations is an added bonus
- Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
- Ability to understand technical detail and day to day operation of a bioprocessing facility
- Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new programs
- Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
- Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to embrace and promote change
- Innovative mindset
- Ability to think objectively
- Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty
- Ability to work in a team environment
Benefits
- Quarterly Profit Sharing
- Value Share Bonuses
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
- Safety Gear Reimbursement
- Discounted Home & Auto Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Onsite Fitness Centers
Company overview
POET is the world's largest producer of biofuel and a global leader in sustainable bioproducts, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The company operates 35 bioprocessing facilities across the Midwest, three corporate offices, four terminal locations, and employs nearly 2,600 team members. POET specializes in creating plant-based alternatives to fossil fuels, leveraging biotechnology to convert renewable agricultural resources into bioethanol, distillers grains, corn fermented protein, distillers corn oil, bioCO2, dry ice, purified alcohol, and asphalt rejuvenator. With more than 140 U.S. patents, POET has established itself as an innovator in the biotechnology sector, focusing on reducing dependence on foreign oil, revitalizing global agriculture, and creating sustainable energy solutions. The company's integrated business model combines research and development with expertise in design, construction, technology, operations, public affairs, and marketing, positioning it as a comprehensive leader in the renewable energy and bioproducts industry.