Mechanical Technician Franklin, VA

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.

• 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 elevate 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, bending, squatting, crawling, and/or…