Mechanical Technician (Rotating Shifts)

Enviva
Hamlet, NC
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward hands-on mechanical professionals comfortable with 24/7 industrial operations and rotating shifts, this role favors candidates with a background in manufacturing and a focus on preventive maintenance and equipment reliability.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in heavy equipment maintenance and a history of working in manufacturing settings
    — “Experience in preventative, predictive and proactive maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, servicing mobile/heavy equipment”
  • Individuals who thrive in high-stress environments and can handle physical labor for extended hours
    — “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.”
  • Candidates who can work independently but also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
    — “Driving continuous improvement of the lubrication and associated preventive program is included with support provided by the company.”

Things to consider

  • This role demands a strong physical stamina and willingness to work in extreme temperatures and conditions
    — “Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees”
  • Candidates must be available for unpredictable hours, including evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts
    — “Ability to work evenings, weekends, and overnight to address unexpected site issues with or without notice”
  • No visa sponsorship is available, so only candidates eligible to work in the US should apply
    — “This position is not eligible for visa support.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with preventive maintenance and equipment troubleshooting in your resume and interviews
    — “Perform diagnosis, thorough troubleshooting, and repairs on motors, fans, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, rotating equipment and other pellet mill specific equipment.”
  • Emphasize your ability to document and maintain accurate records of equipment inspections and maintenance
    — “Ability to develop and maintain accurate records”
  • Showcase your skills in hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and fabrication in your application materials
    — “Knowledge and experience with industrial electricity, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings and welding”
  • Demonstrate your ability to work in confined spaces and at high elevations in your resume or interview responses
    — “Ability to work well in high places in excess of 100 feet, climb ladders, climb a crane, and use man lifts.”
  • Include any experience with computerized maintenance management systems and Windows-based tools
    — “Experience with computerized maintenance management system”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Ensure proper preventive maintenance on critical and auxiliary machinery
  • Perform diagnosis, thorough troubleshooting, and repairs on motors, fans, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, rotating equipment
Typical background
Experience in preventative, predictive and proactive maintenance procedures

Skills & requirements

Required

Preventive MaintenanceTroubleshootingRepairInstallationMaintenanceLubricationEquipment OperationSafety ProceduresPipesMobile Equipment

Preferred

Computerized Maintenance Management SystemWindowsExcelWordOutlook

Stack & domain

Preventive MaintenanceTroubleshootingRepairInstallationLubricationHydraulicsMechanical EquipmentPumpsConveyorsValvesBearingsMotorsRotating EquipmentPipe AssemblyThreadingLaying PipesMobile Equipment OperationSafety ProceduresHousekeepingAttention To DetailVerbal And Written CommunicationPellet ManufacturingIndustrial MachinerySafety Standards

About the role

Original posting from Enviva via Greenhouse

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.

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.

Source: Enviva careers (Greenhouse)

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