Electrical Technician

Enviva•Wilmington, NC

3d•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 Electrical Technician assists in the production process, troubleshooting and repair of electrical, controls, and some mechanical aspects of port and facilities equipment on assigned shifts. This position provides technical support, analyzes production data, and improves safety, uptime, quality, energy consumption, tool change cycle times, and other operational metrics.

Requirements

At least two (2) years manufacturing experience.
Four (4) years of electrical experience.
Demonstrated ability in using hand tools and power tools as required for troubleshooting, repairing and/or replacing wiring, equipment, sensors, and fixtures.
Must be proficient 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 team skills
Willing and able to adhere to safety rules and regulations, including wearing prescribed safety equipment.

Nice To Haves

High School degree or equivalent, applicants in process of getting GED will be considered; plus four (4) years of progressively responsible journey level electrical experience; or completion of a technical training program and two (2) years of experience.
Advanced degree/certification in electrical engineering or controls a plus.
Experience in a pellet mill or manufacturing environment.
Must demonstrate electrical aptitude and troubleshooting.
Proficient in mathematics and measurements.
Wood products background.
Experience in PLC programming and working with automated devices and electrical distribution equipment.
Program and troubleshoot with DeviceNet; ControlNet and Flex I/O.

Responsibilities

Perform installation, maintenance work, electrical field work, inspections/maintenance of heavy equipment obeying OSHA and Enviva standards for work practices
Maintains adherence to workplace and safety practices and principles, and electrical standards in compliance with the relevant Federal, State, and Local Codes.
Troubleshoot electrical issues relating to the PLC controlled devices, motor control centers, VFD’s instrumentation (multi-meter, megger, process meter, hart meter, amp meter) and other standard electrical devices using electrical drawings.
Wire, Troubleshoot, repair, AC/DC circuits and equipment, replace wiring electrical issues relating to the PLC, motor control centers, 480V and 4160V electrical distribution equipment and all electrical devices, equipment, sensors and fixtures
Troubleshoot different communication and IT technologies (D-Net, E-Net, Fiber Optic).
Identify corrective action and troubleshooting to improve reliability of equipment.
Perform electrical field work including preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, process control, drives and actuators, instrumentation and telemetry equipment.
Ensure equipment is properly maintained and calibrated before use and reports abnormalities
Monitor production process operating parameters and makes appropriate adjustments to ensure safe and efficient equipment performance
Perform additional duties as assigned and directed.