Bioprocess Plant Maintenance Technician

POET; Shell Rock (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive BONUS opportunities

40 hours PTO on Day 1

Health, dental, & vision insurance

401K with company match

Relocation assistance

Safety gear reimbursements

Job summary

POET in Shell Rock, IA is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for safe, efficient repair, preventive maintenance, and cleaning of plant equipment. You will work with a team to maintain process equipment, follow SOPs, and communicate issues to management. The role may require 12-hour shifts and on-call as needed.

The technician will understand plant processes, operate DCS, and use Maximo for materials and documentation, contributing to safe operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Maintenance experience as Technician I or equivalent.
• Experience with fabrication, welding, pumps, gearboxes, and valves.
• Ability to read schematic drawings.
• Knowledge of boiler operations and water chemistry.
• Familiarity with MS Office and learning new programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with team and other departments within POET.
• Maintain boiler and cooling tower systems including water testing and adjusting.
• Maintain plant equipment including pumps, gearboxes, motors, and more.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Perform Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) on equipment.
• Operate, maintain, and clean water filtration equipment.
• Understand and operate the DCS for the plant.
• Use Maximo to coordinate materials and document tasks.
• Work with management to solve problems and fix unsafe conditions.
• Train new team members in Maintenance.
• Maintain a safe, compliant environment and quality standards.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Fabrication

Welding

Pumps & gearboxes

Schematic reading

Microsoft Office

Electrical knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Pumps

Gearboxes

Boilers

Piping systems

Conveyors

Electrical systems

Job description

POET in Shell Rock, IA is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for safe, efficient repair, preventive maintenance, and cleaning of plant equipment. You will work with a team to maintain process equipment, follow SOPs, and communicate issues to management. The role may require 12-hour shifts and on-call as needed.

The technician will understand plant processes, operate DCS, and use Maximo for materials and documentation, contributing to safe operations and continuous improvement.