Pellet Mill Operator

Enviva•Lucedale, MS

About The Position

Enviva is a global energy company focused on delivering sustainable wood bioenergy solutions and is the world’s largest producer of sustainable wood pellets. The Pellet Mill Operator operates and maintains several pellet mills to support production throughput and quality. The role includes adjusting rolls, dies, machine components, and process settings; monitoring equipment and pellet quality; assisting with quality-control testing and ash tests; troubleshooting malfunctions; coordinating maintenance and housekeeping; and maintaining a safe, clean work environment.

Requirements

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Proficiency in mathematics and measurements.
Ability to interpret data and trends and make appropriate process adjustments.
Proven record of upholding safety standards.
Ability to work outdoors and in hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environments, including occasional temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.
Willingness and ability to adhere strictly to safety rules and wear required safety equipment.
Ability to work at elevated heights and on slippery or uneven surfaces.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
Ability to lift, walk, climb, stoop, stand, push, and/or pull for up to 12 hours a day.
Ability to work around moving equipment and machinery.
Ability to pull and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA.
Ability to climb a crane more than 100 feet high and work at heights of at least 20 feet.
Ability to climb vertical ladders, fixed or portable, in unbroken lengths of up to 20 feet, and climb multiple flights of stairs and angled ramps as needed.
Ability to work with a computer screen for up to 12 hours a day.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of previous manufacturing experience.
Experience or skills in operation and control of equipment or systems.
Operations monitoring skills, including monitoring gauges, dials, and other indicators.
Critical-thinking skills, including using logic and reasoning to evaluate solutions and identify problems.
Troubleshooting skills, including identifying causes of operating errors and determining appropriate responses.
Equipment-maintenance skills, including performing routine maintenance and determining when and what maintenance is needed.

Responsibilities

Analyze equipment performance and make tooling or equipment changes needed to achieve desired throughput and quality.
Perform and document required equipment inspections and maintain equipment in good condition.
Review work orders and instructions to determine materials, ingredients, and procedures for producing pellets.
Adjust machine components to regulate machine speed, pressure, and temperature, as well as the amount, dimensions, and flow of materials and ingredients.
Monitor machine operations and observe indicator lights and gauges, including thermometers, voltage meters, and timers, to detect malfunctions.
Perform or coordinate equipment maintenance according to job instructions.
Perform or coordinate housekeeping to required standards.
Maintain consistent production quality to required standards.
Follow workplace and job safety procedures.
Complete accurate reporting as required.
Communicate operational information as required.
Enter maintenance work requests when applicable.
Escalate issues promptly for proper resolution.
Assist with quality-control testing, troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, and perform ash tests.
Maintain a clean work environment.