The board
- Hours
- Full time
- Where
- Fairbank, IA
- Posted
- Sep 3
At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty years our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.
What you'd do
- High level of personal integrity
- Interpersonal skills – ability 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
- Occasional travel will be part of the norm for this position. At times, overnight travel may be required.
- Team members will be required to adhere to all safety requirements at all times and in all work environments.
- This position is exposed to work in multiple environments, including plant, laboratory, as well as an office environment.
- The team member may be exposed to high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, dusty conditions, internal and external temperature/weather conditions, and chemicals.
What they want
- High school diploma or equivalent, required.
- Junior or Senior-level student enrolled full-time at an accredited 4-year college/university pursuing a degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Agricultural Engineering.
- Must be able to work a variety of shifts, minimum of 40 hours/week.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills, as well as the ability to adapt to change
- Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new programs.
- Bonus points: familiarity or experience with DCS control and DCS historian systems
- This role has some physical requirements that our team members will need to be able to perform, such as
- Occasionally lifting weight up to sixty (60) pounds.
- Climbing several flights of stairs and ladders.
- Opening valves.
What you get
- A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
- 'Family-first' culture
- On-site fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
- Efficiencies
- Maintenance
- Process Optimization
- Operations
- Compile & Analyze data
- Location-specific research
- Environmental Compliance
- Starts
- 2026-09-03