COProduction Engineer

CO2 Production Engineer

Location:

Wichita, KS

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-five 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.

We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. This is the way we do things  provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!

As a CO2 Production Engineer, you will work directly with our Liquid CO2 and Dry Ice production facilities, commercial, scheduling, engineering, and leadership teams. Your primary areas of focus are the oversight of the operation and quality control of CO2 production facilities owned and/or marketed by POET Pure. The CO2 Production Engineer will facilitate the optimization of CO2 production, including analyzing plant data, developing reports, troubleshooting, and assisting with plant operations and maintenance, as well as promoting safety and regulatory compliance across our system.

• Primary point of contact for plant personnel for questions or problems with the CO2 process.
• Respond to inquiries and issues as they arise, including normal business hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Regular plant visits to ensure expectations are being met and assist with any problems that arise.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Recognize plant needs and engage leadership to resolve shortcomings.
• Facilitate localized ownership and empowerment with on-site subject matter experts.
• Create scorecards to track key performance indicators and develop/implement strategies for improvement, identifying system leaders and gaps.
• Plan and facilitate major repair and rebuild strategies of operating equipment.
• Maximize plant uptime through training, planning, teamwork, and innovation.
• Develop and provide technical presentations to management and plant team members.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
• Maintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community.
• Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skill may be put to a lot of other uses!

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or similar engineering degree.
• 1+ years of experience as an engineer in an operations, manufacturing, processing, or related field required.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills, as well as the ability to embrace change.
• You communicate effectively in writing and in person.
• You know the basics of Microsoft Office Suite. You’re capable of learning new programs.

• High level of personal integrity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Sense of urgency and ownership that drives results
• 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

At POET, we encourage internal development and growth by allowing team members to carve their own path to success. Leaders support team members with the necessary resources to develop their skills, achieve goals, and create the most value. We believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member’s position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.

• Comprehensive benefits…