Instrumentation & Electrical Technician in Ashton

About POET: 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.

Benefits & Perks Eligible Team Members may receive:

• Competitive BONUS opportunities – up to SIX bonuses per year (Quarterly Profit Sharing & Value Share)
• Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours of PTO available on Day 1, on top of a biweekly PTO accrual program
• Comprehensive benefits package; Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• 401K with company match
• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
• Discounted home and auto insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement

All POET Team Members enjoy:

• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
• 'Family-first' culture
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements

Job Summary & Responsibilities: The Instrumentation & Electrical Technician is responsible for troubleshooting and identifying root‑cause issues, repairing or replacing parts and rewiring and installing related instrument/electrical goods at the bioprocessing facility. The Instrumentation & Electrical Technician ensures that all work performed follows electrical codes and tests and inspects and repairs issues when they occur. Team members in this position will communicate any problems or concerns to the management team. This role is also responsible for reviewing all electrical procedures for the bioprocessing facility, assisting in developing pertinent electrical programs and training team members. Continuous plant operation includes 24/7 schedules. Team member must be able to meet call‑in requirements as needed.

Troubleshoot and identify a root cause, repair, or replace parts, rewire and install related instrument/electrical goods including conduit and/or wiring. Ensure that all work performed is completed by following all local electrical codes, including 4160V, 480V, 220V, 110V, 24V DC and 4‑20 mA loops and circuits as applicable to the location. Troubleshoot PLC/DCS I/O including 4‑20mA loops, 120V/24DC I/O. Responsible for all preventative and proactive electrical maintenance and compliance procedures. Assist with emergency and scheduled shutdowns while performing regular mechanical duties as directed. Calibrate, configure, and repair measurement/control instruments for flow, level, pressure, temperature, and pH including associated valves and valve actuators. Understand electrical and instrumentation equipment associated with plant processing equipment. Possess a strong understanding of motor control circuits and electric motors. Inform management of any instrument/electrical parts needed and assist with maintaining the required instrument/electronic/electrical parts inventories. Document and record: utilizing inventory control systems, maintaining calibration records, ordering parts, work with outside contractors, etc. Work with the management team and all staff daily to ensure the operation and all facilities are operating to standards. Understand how equipment and instrument/electronic controls operate and are utilized to operate the plant. Maintain work area to include cleanliness, serviceability, and accountability of all tools and supplies. Accomplish all other tasks, work orders, cleaning assignments or other duties as assigned by the management team. Assist in developing, training, and reviewing all pertinent instrument/electrical programs and procedures including Arc Flash Hazards and electrical integrity. Maintain licensing by attending state required code classes as required by location/leader. Be expected to receive calls after hours, including weekends and holidays, in the event of an emergency bioprocessing situation that would require electronic or instrument/electrical expertise. Always maintain a team environment and champion POET in the community. Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times. Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET’s products and processes to deliver a best‑in‑class culture of quality.

Qualifications & Skills: Associate’s degree in an electrical training program or equivalent is required. Journeyman or Master License preferred but may be required based on location. Thorough knowledge of standard electrical equipment and work practices is required. Ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and install 4160V, 480V, 220V, 110V motors and breakers, protective relays, PLC’s, transformers, motor control centers, lights, breakers, panels, and other miscellaneous electrical equipment as applicable to the work location. Troubleshoot PLC/DCS I/O including 4‑20mA loops, 120V/24DC I/O. Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills as well as the ability to embrace change. You know the basics of Microsoft Office Suite. You’re capable of learning new programs. Read and translate the information found within all: PLC code, schematic wiring, and ladder and P&ID’S process diagrams. Industrial network experience. Minimum of 1‑3 years of related work experience. Experience with 3‑phase electrical systems up to 4160V 3‑phase.

A Successful Candidate Will Have: 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.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment: Occasionally lifting weight up to sixty (60) pounds. Climbing several flights of stairs and ladders. Opening valves. Occasionally bending, twisting and turning while lifting weight of less than fifty (50) pounds. Data entry while seated for greater than one (1) hour. Walking up to two (2) or more miles per day. Pushing brooms, shovels, etc. Working at heights, in confined spaces and at temperatures from –20 to +100 degrees. Standing for extended periods of time. Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Using hand and power tools.

Equal Opportunity Employer: POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, abilities, merit, and other legitimate business factors, without regard to any legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, working conditions, promotion, and termination.