Utility Operator/Trainee

Enviva • Wilmington, NC

2d • 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. Enviva is looking for a Utility Operator that is responsible for all aspects of continuous operation of the plant including safety, equipment operation, monitoring, machine set up, and cleaning.

Requirements

• Knowledgeable and experienced with heavy equipment operation
• A quick learner, ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Safely and efficiently performs all essential functions of the job
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions.
• Ability to operate the machine in a timely and safe manner.
• Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees
• Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment.
• Ability to work 12 hour rotating shift schedule.
• Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
• Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery
• Willing and able to pull and lift, up to 50 lbs.
• 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

• High school diploma or GED.
• Superior cognitive and systems knowledge to achieve production goals.
• Proficient in mathematics and measurement.
• Proficiency in maintaining the proper paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile equipment to include skid steer, forklift, lull, and front-end loaders
• Inspect equipment daily.
• Perform basic maintenance to keep equipment in clean, good working order.
• Responsible for other duties assigned for the job.
• Support and carry out activities with routine inspections and maintenance of the dryer, furnace, emissions, and environmental equipment.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance equipment and standard work cleaning activities of emissions equipment strainers, tooling changes, housekeeping, and wash downs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees