Mechanical Technician

The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future. We are a fast-growing, purpose-driven, global energy company specializing in delivering sustainable wood bioenergy solutions. We are the world's largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, which provide a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels.

The major purpose of the position is to ensure proper preventive maintenance is completed on critical and auxiliary machinery associated with 24/7 pellet manufacturing. This typically involves a meticulous adherence to approved procedures, identification and documentation of specification equipment, and submission for follow-on inspection/corrective maintenance as applicable. Driving continuous improvement of the lubrication and associated preventive program is included with support provided by the company.


Responsibilities

• Assemble, cut, thread, and lay pipes while also offering assistance in the repair, installation, maintenance, and purchase of various equipment and parts.

• Perform diagnosis, thorough troubleshooting, and repairs on motors, fans, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, rotating equipment and other pellet mill specific equipment.

• Work with diverse machines and equipment, such as hand and power tools, drill presses saws, welding machines and other equipment necessary to carrying out maintenance and repair tasks.

• Perform/coordinate preventive maintenance and lubrication as scheduled and maintain reports.

• Perform and document required inspections of equipment and maintain equipment in good condition.

• Analyze equipment performance and make necessary tooling and equipment changes to product desired throughput and quality results.

• Identify corrective action and troubleshooting to improve reliability of equipment and escalate issues promptly for proper resolution by communicating operational information as required.

• Perform rigging of equipment and follow all job safety procedures.

• Operate mobile equipment as necessary.

• Perform housekeeping to maintain the required safety standard.

• Adhere to all plant environmental, health and safety guidelines, policies and practices

• Other jobs as directed.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to work safely obeying OSHA and Enviva standards for work practices

• Be able to lift 50 lbs. and climb ladders and provide own basic tools

• Experience in preventative, predictive and proactive maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, servicing mobile/heavy equipment

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in hydraulics, lubrication, and mechanical equipment; basic understanding of types of lubricants and application of each

• Ability to analyze process flow to identify issues.

• Ability to cut, thread, and lay pipes; repair, install, maintain various types of equipment.

• Ability to repair, maintain, troubleshoot pumps, conveyors, valves, cylinders, bearings, motors and other types of rotating equipment.

• Meticulous, Attention to detail

• Must demonstrate strong verbal and written skills

• Experience with computerized maintenance management system

• Skilled in use of Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook

• Must be willing to complete training as required by Supervisor and specified by Enviva

Other compensation : performance bonus, equity, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Benefits :

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Education reimbursement
• 401(k)
• HSA employer contributions
• Paid time off.
• 12 Paid holidays.
• Parental leave

The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc.

Salary Range

$25.25-$35.10 USD

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.