Bioprocess Plant Maintenance Technician (On‑Site)

POET; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus opportunities

PTO 40 hours on day 1

Health, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Onsite fitness centers

Safety gear reimbursements

Job summary

POET in Mitchell, SD is hiring a Maintenance Technician to repair, maintain, and service plant equipment and processes. You will follow SOPs, perform preventative maintenance, and support safe operation of bioprocessing facilities.

Responsibilities include boiler and cooling systems, pumps, gearboxes, PLCs, and water treatment; experience with welding and fabrication is valued. This is an on-site role with 12-hour shifts and potential call-ins.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required and prior maintenance technician experience.
• Experience with fabrication, welding, and repair of pumps, gearboxes, valves, and related plant equipment.
• Knowledge of boiler operations, water chemistry, conveyors, and PLCs is preferred.
• Ability to read schematic drawings and basic Microsoft Office knowledge is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with team members and other departments.
• Maintain boiler and cooling tower systems, water testing and adjustments.
• Maintain plant equipment including pumps, gearboxes, motors, and fans.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform LOTO procedures.
• Operate and maintain water filtration and plant DCS systems.
• Use Maximo to order parts and document maintenance tasks.
• Train new team members and promote safety and environmental compliance.
• Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication as needed; assist with concrete work.

Skills

High school diploma

Fabrication

Welding

Pumps

Electrical work

PLC and instrumentation

Reading schematics

Microsoft Office

Team communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Maximo

Job description

POET in Mitchell, SD is hiring a Maintenance Technician to repair, maintain, and service plant equipment and processes. You will follow SOPs, perform preventative maintenance, and support safe operation of bioprocessing facilities.

Responsibilities include boiler and cooling systems, pumps, gearboxes, PLCs, and water treatment; experience with welding and fabrication is valued. This is an on-site role with 12-hour shifts and potential call-ins.