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 Maintenance Mechanic ensures proper preventive maintenance is completed on critical and auxiliary machinery associated with 24/7 pellet manufacturing. This typically involves a meticulous adherence to approved procedures, identification and documentation of specification equipment, and submission for follow-on inspection/corrective maintenance as applicable. Driving continuous improvement of the lubrication and associated preventive program is included with support provided by the company.

Responsibilities        

  • Perform and document required inspections of equipment and maintain equipment in good condition.
  • Analyze equipment performance and make necessary tooling and equipment changes to produce desired throughput and quality results.
  • Follow all workplace and job safety procedures.
  • Perform and document required inspections of equipment and maintain equipment in good condition.
  • Develop and maintain operational records from inspections.
  • Confirm all reporting accurately completed as required.
  • Communicate operational information as required.
  • Enter maintenance work requests as applicable.
  • Perform/coordinate maintenance on equipment per job instructions.
  • Perform/coordinate housekeeping to maintain to required standard.
  • Escalate issues promptly for proper resolution.
  • Perform other duties as required and serve as a back-up resource as needed.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or able to complete GED requirements with six months of hire
  • Three (3) years of experience in manufacturing environment or an Associate’s degree in industrial technology
  • Meticulous attention to detail; able to follow instructions both written and verbal
  • Experience in preventative, predictive and proactive maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, servicing mobile equipment
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills in hydraulics, lubrication, and mechanical equipment; basic understanding of types of lubricants and application of each
  • Ability to utilize skills to improve equipment reliability
  • Experience reading technical diagrams and schematics
  • Must be willing to complete training as required by Supervisor and specified by Enviva
  • Experience with computerized maintenance management system a plus, or manual system, required
  • Must be able to work safely obeying OSHA and Enviva standards for work practices
  • Basic knowledge of MS Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook
  • Experience with vibration analysis and precision alignment a plus

Working Conditions

  • 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.

Physical Requirements

  • 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, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

EEO Statement

Enviva is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Enviva does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. Enviva complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.

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