Hammer Mill Operator

Enviva•Greenwood, SC

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 Hammer Mill Operator is responsible for analyzing equipment performance and making necessary tooling and equipment changes to produce desired throughput and quality results.

Responsibilities

Perform and document required inspections of equipment and maintain equipment in good condition
Review work order specifications or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, extracting, forming, pressing and compacting materials to produce pellets.
Adjust machine components to regulate speed, pressure and temperatures of machine, amount, dimensions and flow of materials and ingredients.
Monitor machine operations and observes indicator lights and gauges, such as thermometers, voltage meters and timers to detect malfunctions.
Perform/coordinate maintenance on equipment per job instructions.
Perform/coordinate housekeeping to required standard.
Maintain consistent production quality to required standard.
Follow all workplace and job safety procedures.
Complete accurate reporting as required.
Communicate operational information as required.
Enter maintenance work requests as applicable.
Escalate issues promptly for proper resolution.