Enviva · 1 month ago
Control Room Operator
Enviva is a fast-growing, purpose-driven global energy company specializing in sustainable wood bioenergy solutions. The Control Room Operator is responsible for monitoring plant systems, responding to alarms, and ensuring safe and efficient operations while managing various plant functions.
Biomass EnergyRenewable EnergySustainabilityWood Processing
Responsibilities
Operate plant functions from the control room
Manage chip feed system, fuel feed system, furnace, dryer system, primary and secondary sizing and pellet presses
Act as overall contact for plant operations
Monitoring: Checking indicator screens and signal lights, and monitoring production rates and system statuses. Monitor spark detection equipment. Manage and monitor various levels and feed rated to ensure continuous plant operation
Adjusting: Translating signals into production realities and adjusting production line processes. Operate computers, monitors and corrects operational values
Maintaining: Maintaining working schedules, equipment temperature, and safety standards
Resolving issues: Assess and adjust accordingly to criticality of potential malfunctions and equipment failures, and using technical skills to resolve problems
Communicating: Communicating with team members and responding to calls for assistance. Multi-task with equipment alarms and radio commands/communication
Strong aptitude in math; ability to use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to perform flow, pressure, performance and meter calculations
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Knowledge of generating unit operation, engineering, or maintenance practices
Qualification
Required
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and written procedures
Be able to use basic hand tools
Must possess basic computer & math skills
Able to learn how to operate HMI touch screens
Strong aptitude in math; ability to use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to perform flow, pressure, performance and meter calculations
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Knowledge of generating unit operation, engineering, or maintenance practices
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
Occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces
Ability to work shift assignments up to 12 hours that include weekends, nights or rotating shifts
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
Be comfortable climbing ladders, conveyors, working at heights and on steel grating
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
Preferred
High school diploma or GED
Experience in wood products, furnace/dryer operations, or similar manufacturing environment
High attention to detail
Ability to work under stressful conditions
Problem solving skills
Prior experience working in a Control Room
Company
Enviva
Enviva is an energy company that specializing in wood bioenergy.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$397M2023-03-01Post Ipo Equity· $247M
2020-07-27Post Ipo Equity· $150M
2015-04-29IPO
Recent News
2025-08-06
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