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Mechanical Technician

Epes, AL

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 major purpose of the position is to ensure 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        

  • Assemble, cut, thread, and lay pipes while also offering assistance in the repair, installation, maintenance, and purchase of various equipment and parts.
  • Perform diagnosis, thorough troubleshooting, and repairs on motors, fans, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, rotating equipment and other pellet mill specific equipment.
  • Work with diverse machines and equipment, such as hand and power tools, drill presses saws, welding machines and other equipment necessary to carrying out maintenance and repair tasks.
  • Perform/coordinate preventive maintenance and lubrication as scheduled and maintain reports.
  • Perform and document required inspections of equipment and maintain equipment in good condition.
  • Analyze equipment performance and make necessary tooling and equipment changes to product desired throughput and quality results.
  • Identify corrective action and troubleshooting to improve reliability of equipment and escalate issues promptly for proper resolution by communicating operational information as required.
  • Perform rigging of equipment and follow all job safety procedures.
  • Operate mobile equipment as necessary.
  • Perform housekeeping to maintain the required safety standard.
  • Adhere to all plant environmental, health and safety guidelines, policies and practices
  • Other jobs as directed.

Qualifications

  • Must be able to work safely obeying OSHA and Enviva standards for practices
  • Be able to lift 50 lbs. and climb ladders and provide own basic tools
  • Experience in preventative, predictive and proactive maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, servicing mobile/heavy equipment
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills in hydraulics, lubrication, and mechanical equipment; basic understanding of types of lubricants and application of each
  • Ability to analyze process flow to identify issues.
  • Ability to cut, thread, and lay pipes; repair, install, maintain various types of equipment.
  • Ability to repair, maintain, troubleshoot pumps, conveyors, valves, cylinders, bearings, motors and other types of rotating equipment.
  • Meticulous, Attention to detail
  • Must demonstrate strong verbal and written skills
  • Experience with computerized maintenance management system
  • Skilled in use of Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook
  • Must be willing to complete training as required by Supervisor and specified by Enviva.

Preferred Qualifications - What Sets You Apart

  • High School Diploma or equivalent; technical degree a plus.
  • A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge and experience with industrial electricity, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings and welding
  • Has mechanical aptitude and able to read technical diagrams and schematics
  • Ability to develop and maintain accurate records
  • Proficient in mathematics and measurements
  • Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, fabrication, vibration analysis and precision alignment preferred

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 
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and overnight to address unexpected site issues with or without notice
  • Must be available to work any shift/any day required; overtime frequent.

Physical Requirements

  • Able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, bending, squatting, crawling, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day.
  • Must use required/provided PPE including but not limited to safety glasses, hard hat, gloves, safety toe boots & hearing protection.
  • Must adhere to the health and safety standards outlined or trained by the company.
  • Able to work around moving equipment and machinery.
  • Able to pull and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA.
  • Ability to work well in high places in excess of 100 feet, climb ladders, climb a crane, and use man lifts.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces.

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