Electrical Technician

Enviva•Pascagoula, MS

25d

About The Position

The Electrical Technician assists with production by troubleshooting and repairing electrical, controls, and some mechanical aspects of production and facilities equipment on assigned shifts. The role provides technical support, analyzes production data, and works to improve safety, uptime, quality, energy consumption, tool change cycle times, and other operational metrics. The position performs electrical field work and maintenance while following OSHA requirements, Enviva standards, applicable electrical codes, and workplace safety practices. The role also monitors production operating parameters and adjusts equipment as appropriate to support safe and efficient performance. The work takes place in an industrial environment and may involve outdoor work, heat, cold, humidity, noise, slippery or uneven surfaces, heights, confined spaces, moving machinery, and wearing personal protective equipment including Arc Flash protection. The position is not eligible for visa support.

Requirements

At least two years of manufacturing experience.
Four years of electrical experience.
Demonstrated ability to use hand tools and power tools for troubleshooting, repairing, or replacing wiring, equipment, sensors, and fixtures.
Proficiency in basic computer knowledge.
Ability to interpret, illustrate, and apply regulation codes and rules.
Ability to interpret sketches, blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job descriptions.
Excellent communication, critical-thinking, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Willingness and ability to follow safety rules and regulations, including wearing prescribed safety equipment.
Willingness and ability to work outdoors and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.
Willingness and ability to work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment and occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.
Willingness and ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
Willingness and ability to lift and pull up to 50 pounds and walk, climb, stoop, stand, push, and/or pull for up to twelve hours a day.
Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA.
Ability to climb multiple flights of steps, ramps, vertical ladders, and fixed or portable scaffolds.
Ability to work around moving equipment and machinery and while wearing PPE, including Arc Flash protection.

Nice To Haves

High school degree or equivalent; applicants in the process of obtaining a GED will be considered.
Four years of progressively responsible journey-level electrical experience, or completion of a technical training program and two years of experience.
Advanced degree or certification in electrical engineering or controls.
Experience in a pellet mill or manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated electrical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
Proficiency in mathematics and measurements.
Wood products background.
Experience in PLC programming and working with automated devices and electrical distribution equipment.
Ability to program and troubleshoot DeviceNet, ControlNet, and Flex I/O.

Responsibilities

Perform installation, maintenance, electrical field work, and inspections or maintenance of heavy equipment in accordance with OSHA and Enviva work-practice standards.
Follow workplace safety practices and electrical standards in compliance with relevant Federal, State, and Local Codes.
Troubleshoot PLC-controlled devices, motor control centers, VFDs, instrumentation, and other standard electrical devices using electrical drawings and measurement tools.
Wire, troubleshoot, and repair AC/DC circuits and equipment; replace wiring; and address electrical issues involving PLCs, motor control centers, 480V and 4160V electrical distribution equipment, devices, sensors, and fixtures.
Troubleshoot communication and IT technologies, including D-Net, E-Net, and Fiber Optic systems.
Identify corrective actions and troubleshoot equipment to improve reliability.
Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, process controls, drives and actuators, instrumentation, and telemetry equipment.
Ensure equipment is properly maintained and calibrated before use and report abnormalities.
Monitor production process operating parameters and make appropriate adjustments to ensure safe and efficient equipment performance.
Perform additional duties as assigned and directed.