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
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Enviva is a seeking an Electrical Engineer to join Enviva’s Centers of Excellence (COE) controls engineering team. This individual must be a self-starter with an advanced understanding of PLC controls, Industrial Power distribution, and drive applications. This position will lead electrical standardization, electrical modification, hardware upgrades across the enterprise (multi-plant support). Successful candidate will be critical in helping identify process improvement opportunities and bring about process stability utilizing sound electrical philosophy and timeliness of implementation.
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Responsibilities
- Be the primary interface with multi-plant operations to help with hands on troubleshooting to formulate/implement collaborative solutions via PLC, field related hardware.
- Lead implementation of electrical changes to maintain/increase uptime at the sites.
- Participate in best practice sharing and standardization of electrical hardware changes from one plant to next.
- Create and communicate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) on new and existing process electrical installations/equipment and lead training for Ops/Maintenance personnel.
- Keep up with and look for opportunities to implement latest technology development in the industrial electrical industry.
- Interpret and adhere to industry standards and regulatory codes.
- Support other engineering projects with resource coordination to meet schedule and cost deliverables, this includes all Southeast regional projects and existing facilities. Some activities may include: engineering documentation review, understanding of the document review cycles, involvement in development of engineering documentation that includes instrumentation and electrical controls.
- Support new plant design by reviewing and recommending appropriate changes to all areas of the I&E scope; hardware/software, vendors, power distribution methodologies, power consumption Historical Data.
- Ensure appropriate I&E procedures, design guidelines and design tools are utilized.
- Interface with Operations, support reliability efforts by providing hands on and involved technical support, training, and progression level certifications.
- Provide electrical system integration and field troubleshooting support as needed.
- Demonstrate discipline and rigor around documenting all changes using Enviva’s standard Management of Change (MOC) process.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an electrical / controls engineering.
- 7+ years of relevant experience in I&E work including but not limited to:
- Instrument specification and installation
- Communication Networking Installation, Server Installation
- Wiring/Loop Diagrams
- ControlLogix PLC architecture
- Eaton, Siemens, AB Switchgear
- Power Distribution Panel Layouts including grounding
- Interlock and continuous control logic development
- Data Historian architecture and implementation
- FAT and commissioning of PLC/DCS system and including field instrumentation
- Must be able to read/modify electrical schematics and be familiar with ControlLogix ladder logic.
- Experience in Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC, HMI programing software is a plus.
- Proficient knowledge of electrical distribution and MCCs.
- Experience in supporting a continuous manufacturing environment (pulp and paper mill or wood products experience is a plus).
- Must be data-driven and possess a high level of attention to detail .
- Project management experience, including developing project scope, budgets and schedules.
- Thrives in a team environment, is a "self-starter" and "results oriented".
- Works well with other disciplines (IT, process engineering, maintenance) to fully understand manufacturing system functionality and design requirements .
o Proactive regarding safety. Seeks to identify and correct potential safety or environmental deviations before they occur.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills .
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to learn other applications related to the job.
· Must be able to achieve requirements of Enviva’s standard Controls Engineer technical evaluation that will include both written and hands on portions.
· While everything above is a requirement, very significant experience in highly related fields will be considered as a possible alternative
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Preferred Qualifications - What Will Set You Apart
- Experience in wood product, pulp or paper industry.
- Understanding of the wood pellet manufacturing process.
- Added experience with mechanical operations of wood processing equipment.
- Experience with web-based applications including Microsoft 365, and AutoCAD applications.
- Familiarity with Log-Me-In website remote interface.
- Basic understanding of networking and server architectures.
- Self-directed work ethic with weekly direction from supervisor.
- Desire to grow and develop into future roles across the enterprise.
- Experience centered in working directly with both operators and engineers and understanding how to add value for both in different ways.
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Working conditions
- Periodic after-hours remote I&E, MCC, and Plant Power Grid support.
- Weekly remote meetings with COE Engineering Team members.
- On-the-job training at existing facilities.
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Physical requirements
- 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.
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Travel requirements
- Travel within 3 to 4 hours from home base.
- Possible travel to other regions as directed.
- Quarterly travel to RDU or other Site or location.
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This position is not eligible for visa support.
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.
