Chip Mill Operator

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.

Job Purpose

Enviva is seeking a Chipper Auxiliary Operator to join the team.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document require 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 GED required.
• Valid Drivers License
• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• Develop and maintain accurate written records
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions
• Proficient in mathematics and measurement
• Strong leadership abilities as demonstrated with past work experience or activities.

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.

Travel requirements

N/A

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.