Electrical Technician

The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future.

• Perform installation, maintenance work, electrical field work, inspections/maintenance of heavy equipment obeying OSHA and Enviva standards for work practices
• Maintains adherence to workplace and safety practices and principles, and electrical standards in compliance with the relevant Federal, State, and Local Codes.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues relating to the PLC controlled devices, motor control centers, VFD’s instrumentation (multi-meter, megger, process meter, hart meter, amp meter) and other standard electrical devices using electrical drawings.
• Wire, Troubleshoot, repair, AC/DC circuits and equipment, replace wiring electrical issues relating to the PLC, motor control centers, 480V and 4160V electrical distribution equipment and all electrical devices, equipment, sensors and fixtures
• Troubleshoot different communication and IT technologies (D-Net, E-Net, Fiber Optic).
• Identify corrective action and troubleshooting to improve reliability of equipment.
• Perform electrical field work including preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, process control, drives and actuators, instrumentation and telemetry equipment.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and calibrated before use and reports abnormalities
• Monitor production process operating parameters and makes appropriate adjustments to ensure safe and efficient equipment performance
• Perform additional duties as assigned and directed.

• At least two (2) years manufacturing experience.
• Four (4) years of electrical experience.
• Demonstrated ability in using hand tools and power tools as required for troubleshooting, repairing and/or replacing wiring, equipment, sensors, and fixtures.
• Must be proficient in basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to interpret, illustrate, and apply regulation codes and rules.
• Ability to interpret sketches, blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job descriptions.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, analytical, problem solving interpersonal and team skills
• Willing and able to adhere to safety rules and regulations, including wearing prescribed safety equipment.
• High School degree or equivalent, applicants in process of getting GED will be considered; plus four (4) years of progressively responsible journey level electrical experience; or completion of a technical training program and two (2) years of experience.
• Advanced degree/certification in electrical engineering or controls a plus.
• Experience in a pellet mill or manufacturing environment.
• Must demonstrate electrical aptitude and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in mathematics and measurements.
• Wood products background.
• Experience in PLC programming and working with automated devices and electrical distribution equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot with Device Net;
  Control Net and Flex I/O.
• Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting and pulling up to 50 pounds, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA.
• Ability to work from heights and confined spaces
• Able to climb multiple flights of steps, ramps, vertical ladders, scaffolds (fixed or portable)
• Able to work around moving equipment and machinery
• Ability to perform work while wearing PPE including Arc Flash protection.
• This position is not eligible for visa support.