Mechanical Technician

• 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.

• 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. • 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 • 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.