Plant Engineering Intern: Predictive Maintenance & Ops

POET; Fairbank (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

On-site fitness center

Family-first culture

Job summary

POET invites applications for a Plant Engineering Intern position at our Fairbank, IA facility. The internship runs through Summer 2027, on-site, and offers exposure to plant operations, maintenance planning, and process optimization.

You will work closely with the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager to improve efficiencies, troubleshoot issues, and help develop predictive maintenance programs while learning safe operating procedures and environmental compliance in a real-world setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Junior or Senior level student enrolled full-time pursuing a degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Agricultural Engineering.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts, minimum of 40 hours/week.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills; proficient with MS Office.
• Bonus points for familiarity with DCS control and DCS historian systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager to maximize plant efficiencies.
• Support development of predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
• Compile and analyze data; assist in process optimization.
• Support operation troubleshooting and plant procedures.
• Maintain safety and environmental compliance culture.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

MS Office

DCS systems familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering

Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering

Pursuing a degree in Agricultural Engineering

Tools

DCS control systems

DCS historian

Job description

POET invites applications for a Plant Engineering Intern position at our Fairbank, IA facility. The internship runs through Summer 2027, on-site, and offers exposure to plant operations, maintenance planning, and process optimization.

You will work closely with the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager to improve efficiencies, troubleshoot issues, and help develop predictive maintenance programs while learning safe operating procedures and environmental compliance in a real-world setting.