Pellet 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. As a Pellet Mill Operator, you will operate and maintain several pellet mills, ensuring optimal feed rates, adjusting rolls/dies, and monitoring pellet quality to meet company standards; assist in conducting QC testing, troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, perform ash tests, and maintain a clean work environment.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain several pellet mills, ensuring optimal feed rates, adjusting rolls/dies, and monitoring pellet quality to meet company standards; Assist in conducting QC testing; Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions; Perform ash tests; Maintain a clean work environment; Analyze equipment performance and make necessary tooling and equipment changes to produce desired throughput and quality results; Perform and document required inspections of equipment and maintain equipment in good condition; Review work order specifications or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, extracting, forming, pressing and compacting materials to produce pellets; Adjust machine components to regulate speed, pressure and temperatures of machine, amount, dimensions and flow of materials and ingredients; Monitor machine operations and observe indicator lights and gauges to detect malfunctions; Perform/coordinate maintenance on equipment per job instructions; Perform/coordinate housekeeping to required standard; Maintain consistent production quality to required standard; Follow all workplace and job safety procedures; Complete accurate reporting as required; Communicate operational information as required; Enter maintenance work requests as applicable; Escalate issues promptly for proper resolution

Requirements

Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude; Proficient in mathematics and measurements; Ability to read data and trends to make appropriate process adjustments; Proven record in upholding safety standards

Nice to have

High School Diploma or GED; At least two (2) years of previous manufacturing experience; Operation and Control; Operations Monitoring; Critical Thinking; Troubleshooting; Equipment Maintenance

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; Education reimbursement; 401(k); HSA employer contributions; Paid time off; 12 Paid holidays; Parental leave; Performance bonus, equity, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates