Process Engineer, Pellet Mill

Responsibilities:
• Develop, define and update detailed technical specifications and engineering standards related to pelletizing equipment
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) during the design, sizing and selection of equipment by delivering and communicating the advantages and disadvantages for all critical decisions
• Lead the technical aspects of commissioning, startup and full capacity ramps of both new facilities and expansion projects within existing facilities
• Deliver & drive consistency between plants by informing, coaching and promoting best practices and standards to local teams with the purpose of driving standardization and consistency across the entire company
• Directly support the critical needs of the business through planned and scheduled project related work as well as day to day support consisting of advanced problem solving and detailed hands on technical troubleshooting
• Articulate vision for reducing greenhouse gas emissions as well as defining best in class performance metrics; develop plan and manage business functions to achieve that vision
• Lead, develop and maintain strategic technical partnerships with key vendors and equipment
manufacturers
• Conceive, plan, and execute process improvement projects to improve Enviva’s operations
• Communicate and advise key business leaders (executives and plant management) on
methods and options for improving operations through technical solutions
• Create, update, and maintain standard work and operating procedures used to
develop and train operations and maintenance teams
• Lead & own the implementation of sound engineering solutions for mitigating existing
operational issues, drive continuous improvement, and introduce new technology innovations
where appropriate
• Contribute and participate in formal design & drawing reviews for all capital projects from
large greenfield & brownfield sites to small capital projects
• Ensure that all work, including external and internal resources, adheres to safe work practices
that support a safe workplace for all
• Lead by example and demonstrate formality by ensuring that all changes are entered,
thoroughly vetted, and tracked in Enviva’s MOC (Management of Change) system
• Participate and support Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) for identifying, ranking, and reducing
risks across all Enviva locations per OEMS 3.1

Qualifications:
o 5-10 years of manufacturing / process engineering experience required
o Experience providing technical leadership in a regional (multi-site) capacity
o Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
o Statistical analysis skills of process data to drive improvement & optimization actions
o Design process and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis
o Process Hazard Analysis
o Extensive experience working with controls engineers on PLC & HMI interactions
o Must be able to synthesize & understand technical documentation: Process Flow Diagrams, Piping & Instrument Diagrams, General Arrangements, Sequence of Operations and/or Control Narratives
o Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate to engineering staff, cross functional departments, and senior leadership
o Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive, Teams, Visio, and Project
o Minitab
o Bluebeam Revu
o Data Visualization (VantagePoint, DataPARC)
o Natural leadership ability to resolve complex, multi-discipline problems
o Must be data-driven and possess a high level of attention to detail
o Exhibits high level of professionalism and sets an example for others to follow
o Must be a self-starter with ability to prioritize complex and dynamic workload while maintaining a hands-on active management style and maintaining awareness of team activities
o Demonstrated project management skills for ensuring project delivery to customer expectations, schedule, and budget
o Demonstrated interpersonal, technical aptitude, and problem-solving skills
o Strong team building skills, including ability to coach, lead, and develop work teams, provide training, motivate/empower others, drive action, and resolve conflict
o Ability to leverage fundamental engineering principles to solve problems in real time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated results in partnering with automation engineers for troubleshooting complex
  processes involving PLCs, HMIs, data acquisition and PID control loops
• Experience in the wood products industry with similar processes and or equipment
• Working alongside frontline operations and maintenance personnel at one or
  more manufacturing sites
• Working with heavy industrial equipment including tooling and dies

Physical Requirements:

• Nighttime and weekend work are required at times to provide continuous support to a
  24/7 manufacturing environment
• Working in extreme temperatures (hot or cold), outdoor elements (precipitation and
  wind), dusty and noisy environments across uneven ground for extended periods of time
  is to be expected
• Overnight travel to various manufacturing regions required 25-50% of the time
• Overnight travel during the first year may average as high as 75% for extended periods of
  time to establish subject matter expertise in the field across many locations