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Enviva · 3 hours ago

Mechanical Technician

Franklin, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Enviva is a fast-growing, purpose-driven global energy company specializing in sustainable wood bioenergy solutions. The Mechanical Technician role involves ensuring proper preventive maintenance on critical machinery in a pellet manufacturing environment, as well as diagnosing and repairing various equipment.

Biomass EnergyRenewable EnergySustainabilityWood Processing

No H1B

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

Qualification

Preventive maintenanceTroubleshootingHydraulicsMechanical equipmentComputerized maintenance managementVerbalMathematicsMeasurementsReading technical diagramsUse of WindowsExcelWordAttention to detailWritten skills

Required

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