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Renewable Energy, Manufacturing, Utilities, Biomass

Utility Operator

Garysburg, NCOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • heavy equipment operation
  • skid steer
  • forklift
  • lull
  • front-end loaders
  • preventative maintenance
  • dryer
  • furnace
  • emissions equipment
  • safety rules

Nice to have

  • high school diploma
  • GED
  • mathematics
  • measurement
  • paperwork

Role summary

Enviva is seeking a Utility Operator to manage continuous plant operations, focusing on safety, equipment operation, monitoring, setup, and cleaning. Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment like skid steers and forklifts, performing daily inspections and basic maintenance, and supporting environmental equipment upkeep. The role requires adherence to safety protocols, ability to work in demanding environmental conditions (including extreme temperatures and noise), and physical stamina for 12-hour shifts involving lifting up to 50 lbs. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma/GED, proficiency in math and measurement, and strong paperwork skills.

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.

Enviva is looking for a Utility Operator that is responsible for all aspects of continuous operation of the plant including safety, equipment operation, monitoring, machine set up, and cleaning.

Responsibilities

  • Operate mobile equipment to include skid steer, forklift, lull, and front-end loaders
  • Inspect equipment daily.
  • Perform basic maintenance to keep equipment in clean, good working order.
  • Responsible for other duties assigned for the job.
  • Support and carry out activities with routine inspections and maintenance of the dryer, furnace, emissions, and environmental equipment.
  • Perform daily preventative maintenance equipment and standard work cleaning activities of emissions equipment strainers, tooling changes, housekeeping, and wash downs.
  • Qualifications

  • Knowledgeable and experienced with heavy equipment operation
  • A quick learner, ability to work with little to no supervision.
  • Safely and efficiently performs all essential functions of the job
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions.
  • Ability to operate the machine in a timely and safe manner.
  • Preferred Qualifications - What Sets You Apart

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Superior cognitive and systems knowledge to achieve production goals.
  • Proficient in mathematics and measurement.
  • Proficiency in maintaining the proper paperwork.
  • 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.
  • Ability to work 12 hour rotating shift schedule.
  • 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 and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
  • Other compensation: performance bonus, equity, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

    Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Education reimbursement
  • 401(k)
  • HSA employer contributions
  • Paid time off.
  • 12 Paid holidays.
  • Parental leave
  • The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc.

    Salary Range$19.09—$19.70 USD

    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.

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