{"id":2202677,"url":"https://alion.io/job/poet-maintenance-manager","title":"Maintenance Manager","company":{"id":5325,"name":"POET","domain":"poet.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/poet","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":3,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":32,"computed_at":"2026-10-12T06:55:09Z"}},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":68000,"max_usd":130000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":2670},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-09T21:52:53Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-09","last_verified_at":"2026-10-12T20:46:06Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"ABOUT POET\nAt 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.\nBENEFITS & PERKS\nEligible Team Members may receive\n$$ Competitive BONUS opportunities - up to SIX bonuses per year (Quarterly Profit Sharing & Value Share)\n\nPaid time off and paid holidays - 40 hours of PTO available on Day 1, on top of a biweekly PTO accrual program!\n\nComprehensive benefits package; Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution\n\nCompetitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions\n\n401K with company match\n\nPaid Parental Leave\n\nTuition reimbursement\n\nAttractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations\n\nSafety and cold weather gear reimbursements\n\nDiscounted home and auto insurance\n\nAll POET Team Members enjoy\nA multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person - mentally, physically, and spiritually\n\n'Family-first' culture\n\nOnsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements\n\nJOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES\nThe Maintenance Manager is responsible for supervising all positions within the Maintenance Department and will work collectively with the Plant Management team to coordinate and discuss plans to maximize bioprocessing performance. Team members in this position are in charge of coordinating and supporting the bioprocessing facility maintenance team and contractors to achieve a safe and efficient completion of the workload. The Maintenance Manager is also accountable for developing preventative maintenance schedules for process equipment and maintaining up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures. POET bioprocessing facilities operate on a 24-hour continuous schedule. Team member must be available as needed.\nThis is an on-site role located in Coon Rapids, IA. Responsibilities include:\nEffectively lead the team by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training team members. Leadership responsibilities also include delegating, coaching, managing performance and career development to effectively execute departmental strategies and support company objectives.\nEnsure team members are trained in all aspects of existing maintenance procedures.\nProvide trend and root cause failure analysis that affects the plant safety, operation and reliability.\nSupport maintenance team members as well as contractors to ensure tasks are completed in a safe and efficient manner.\nAssist Maintenance Technicians with duties as necessary; this includes, but is not limited to, routine cleaning and testing and working on the floor with Technicians when shutdowns occur.\nSchedule and complete work orders and projects needed for repair or upgrades.\nCoordinate facility shutdown planning and execution with the management team.\nOversee the application and completion of the facility’s preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment and work orders.\nMaintain the preventative maintenance (PM) and equipment database in the Maximo system.\nRemove, install, rebuild, weld, torch, lubricate and clean all equipment associated with bioprocessing processes as assigned\nCreate and present reports detailing maintenance activities, state of bioprocessing equipment, shut down planning and cost control.\nContact contractors and vendors to assist in troubleshooting and maintaining bioprocessing equipment as needed.\nAssist the management team in the development of the annual Repair and Maintenance budget.\nMaintain the spare parts inventory and supplies; support the purchasing function in coordination with the maintenance team.\nWork closely with other operating departments to reduce or eliminate down time as directed by the management team.\nEnsure compliance with all company, State and Federal regulatory agency policies and rules and assist in implementing approved changes.\nEnsure all daily documentation and accountability of required mechanical information is completed in a timely and accurate manner.\nOperate equipment including, but not limited to: telehandler, skid steers, tractors, ATVs, pay loaders and forklifts.\nMaintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community.\nFoster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.\nMaintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET’s products and processes to deliver a best-in-class culture of quality.\nSince we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!\nQUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required.\nPost-Secondary Education or other formal training in a technical field preferred.\n5 or more years’ experience in a manufacturing/processing environment required.\n5 years of supervisory and/or managerial experience is preferred.\nKnowledge of cGMP food regulations and compliance with POET biorefinery regulations preferred.\nKnowledge of principles of equipment reliability, predictive and preventative maintenance, and maintenance planning preferred.\nKnowledge of maintenance procedures for centrifuges, drying equipment, boilers, cooling towers, chillers, air compressors, pumps, valves, electrical circuits and equipment and 4-20 milliamp instrumentation required.\nExperience with fabrication, welding, cutting; repair of equipment such as gearboxes and agitator assemblies; boiler operations and water chemistry; material handling systems such as conveyors; preventative/proactive maintenance practices, fabrication and repair of metal/plastic piping systems; and instrument and electrical work.\nExperience with electrical work and repairs, welding, fabricating, concrete work, hydraulics, pneumatic and fluid processes, and ability to read schematic drawings preferred.\nExperience with Maintenance management systems such as Maximo is preferred.\nWorking knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations for both construction and manufacturing environments.\nKnowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability of learning new programs.\nA SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE\nHigh level of personal integrity\nInterpersonal skills - ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization\nDemonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills\nAbility to embrace and promote change\nExcellent organizational, time management, and communication skills\nInnovative mindset\nAbility to think objectively\nSelf-awareness in the face of uncertainty\nAbility to work in a team environment\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT\nThis role has some physical requirements that our team members will need to be able to perform, such as:\nWearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, respirators (depending on the location), hazardous material suit, hearing protection, and harness.\n\nWorking at extreme heights (approximately 150 ft), in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees Fahrenheit, both indoors and outdoors. Due to the nature of the work, the areas can be dusty at times.\n\nMust be able to use the following equipment/tools, with training provided (not all encompassing): ladders, welding equipment, press, power washers, various hand tools, shovels, forklift, dollies, pulley hoist, overhead hoist, and bandsaw.\n\nContinuously:\n\nClimb stairs\n\nWalk indoors and outdoors, sometimes over rough, uneven, or wet surfaces\n\nFrequently\n\nBe in awkward back, shoulder, wrist, and hand positions\n\nBend forward while standing\n\nReach overhead\n\nPull up to 40lbs\n\nKneel and crouch for up to 15 minutes at a time\n\nOccasionally:\n\nPull up to 95lbs, with or without assistance\n\nLift and carry up to 50lbs, with or without assistance\n\nGrip with a force of up to 80lbs\n\nSit for 15 minutes on a stool, sometimes rotation sitting\n\nPinch with a force of 20lbs\n\nPush up to 20lbs\n\nSince we are all about teamwork, you may be asked to help other roles that have their own unique set of physical requirements.\nDue to the physical and safety-sensitive nature of this job, you will be subject to a physical and expected to pass a drug screen during the pre-screen process. During employment, you’ll be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.\nCULTURE IS KING AT POET\nWe’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET. We 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!\nGROWTH & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES\nAt 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.\nPOET 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. 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