Manage chip feed system, fuel feed system, furnace, dryer system, primary and secondary sizing and pellet presses.
Act as overall contact for plant operations.
Monitoring: Checking indicator screens and signal lights, and monitoring production rates and system statuses. Monitor spark detection equipment. Manage and monitor various levels and feed rated to ensure continuous plant operation.
Adjusting: Translating signals into production realities and adjusting production line processes. Operate computers, monitors and corrects operational values.
Maintaining: Maintaining working schedules, equipment temperature, and safety standards
Resolving issues: Assess and adjust accordingly to criticality of potential malfunctions and equipment failures, and using technical skills to resolve problems
Communicating: Communicating with team members and responding to calls for assistance. Multi-task with equipment alarms and radio commands/communication.
Strong aptitude in math; ability to use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to perform flow, pressure, performance and meter calculations
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Knowledge of generating unit operation, engineering, or maintenance practices
Qualifications
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and written procedures.
Be able to use basic hand tools.
Must possess basic computer & math skills.
Able to learn how to operate HMI touch screens.
Preferred Qualifications - What Sets You Apart
High school diploma or GED.
Experience in wood products, furnace/dryer operations, or similar manufacturing environment
High attention to detail.
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
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Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees
Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment
Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment.
Occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.
Ability to work shift assignments up to 12 hours that include weekends, nights or rotating shifts.
Physical requirements
Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery
Willing and able to pull and lift, up to 50 lbs.
Be comfortable climbing ladders, conveyors, working at heights and on steel grating.
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
This position is not eligible for visa support.
EEO Statement
Enviva is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Enviva does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. Enviva complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.
About Enviva
Energy
Enviva is one of the world's largest producers of industrial wood pellets, supplying renewable biomass fuel to power plants and heating systems across the globe.