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 leader in bio-based products in the world. Beyond our world-class culture, POET team members enjoy competitive pay and benefits including;
- Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
- Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
- Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses, and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
- Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
- Paid Parental Leave
- A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
- Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
- 401K with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Excellent work-life balance with a 'family-first' culture
- Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
- Discounted home and auto insurance
JOB SUMMARY
The IT Application Analyst will play a vital role in designing and executing information technologies systems across all POET Companies. Primary responsibilities include evaluating and understanding existing systems, contributing to transformation projects through functional analysis, and then guiding implementations within the business. Our ideal candidate would be collaborative, resourceful, creative, and has a focus on positive business results.
DURING A TYPICAL DAY
- Managing the set-up and configuration of software applications to meet business requirements while following best practices for scalability, supportability, ease of maintenance, and system performance.
- Staying up to date with the technical developments and functionality available as updates are released of the systems you manage.
- Troubleshooting escalated technical issues.
- Collaborating with the IT Business Analysts, Developers & Infrastructure team members to resolve complex issues and ensure solutions are viable and consistent with POET’s framework.
- Creating and maintaining application and system roadmaps.
- Assisting with creating basic to moderately complex test plans using templates and guidelines.
- Identifying how future business process changes will impact the solution.
- Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skill may be put to a lot of other uses!
STRENGTHS OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
- Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology or Science is required.
- Progressive analysis/systems experience in mid to large-scale computing environments is a plus.
- Experience with Workday or other HR Applications is a plus.
- A good understanding of client/server, web architectures and object-oriented technologies, and internet applications.
- Working knowledge of system development life cycle methodologies and Windows operating systems.
- You have strong communication skills in all aspects and have demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
- You are adaptable and open minded to flourish in an entrepreneurial environment.
- You are dedicated to honesty, confidentiality, and ethical behavior in all business matters and assignments.
- You have a keen sense for the voice of the customer and deliver distinctive value for them.
- You know the basics of Microsoft Office Suite. You’re capable of learning new programs.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
At POET 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.
WORK ENVIROMENT
- Culture is king at We’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.
- Less than 25% travel; combination of day trips or overnight stays is possible.
- This position operates in an office environment working at a personal computer where you may sit or stand.
