Bioprocess Plant Technician - 12-Hour Shifts On-Site

POET; Emmetsburg (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus opportunities

PTO and paid holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

Relocation assistance

Onsite fitness centers

Wellness program

Paid parental leave

Relocation assistance and bonuses

Job summary

The Plant Technician at POET will operate and maintain processing equipment in a highly automated bioprocessing facility in Emmetsburg, IA. Responsibilities include performing basic maintenance, documenting activities, and ensuring safe operation with SOP adherence.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, with progression experience at Plant Technician II/III. Knowledge of Maximo and DCS is a plus; 12-hour shift flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience progression from Plant Technician I to II/III preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with software systems such as Maximo preferred.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and adapt to plant processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all plant processing equipment and assist in maintenance.
• Maintain accurate logs and collect QA/QC samples for analysis.
• Operate the DCS and perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Follow SOPs, support start-up/shut-down and 12-hour shift operations.

Skills

Plant operations

Maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

DCS

Maximo

SOP adherence

Microsoft Office

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maximo

DCS

Job description

The Plant Technician at POET will operate and maintain processing equipment in a highly automated bioprocessing facility in Emmetsburg, IA. Responsibilities include performing basic maintenance, documenting activities, and ensuring safe operation with SOP adherence.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, with progression experience at Plant Technician II/III. Knowledge of Maximo and DCS is a plus; 12-hour shift flexibility is required.