Chip Mill Operator

Enviva•Franklin, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Chip Mill Operator is responsible for all aspects of continuous operation of the chip mill, including safety, equipment operation, monitoring, machine set up and cleaning.

Requirements

Internal company certification required.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions.
Proficient in mathematics and measurement.
A quick learner, ability to work with little to no supervision.
Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include, wearing safety equipment.
Willing and able to operate heavy material moving equipment requiring extended periods of sitting, as well as regularly perform tasks such as occasionally pushing and/or pulling and lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, climbing, stooping, and standing.
Ability to operate levers with both hands while seated for long periods.
Ability to bend, squat, climb and lift items above shoulders occasionally.
Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery
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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledgeable and experienced with heavy equipment operation in a similar industry
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Safely operate all assigned equipment in the chipping process include knuckle boom, front end loaders, grapple loaders and bull dozers.
Troubleshooting and operation of all woodyard equipment i.e. debarker, chipper, bark hog, all chains, and conveyance systems
Operate computers and HMI screens to monitor and correct operational values as needed to ensure smooth and consistent operation of the chip mill process.
Maintain woodyard equipment and machinery by performing daily checks and preventive maintenance
Responsible for daily inspections and the performance of basic maintenance to keep equipment in clean, good working order.
Maintain, replace, and repair, all parts of the chipper as needed (clamps, holders, wear segments, knives chipper knives
Maintenance of the required paperwork.
Operate computers, monitor and correct operational values
Perform/coordinate housekeeping to meet and upload the company standard
Escalate issues promptly for proper resolution