Shift Electrical Technician

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 Electrical Technician assists with the electrical team's understanding of the production process and leads troubleshooting and repair of electrical, controls, and some mechanical aspects of production and facilities equipment on assigned shifts. This position provides technical support to Production team members, analyzes production data, and improves safety, uptime, quality, energy consumption, tool change cycle times, and other operational metrics.

Responsibilities

• Works alongside the maintenance team - actively involved in various craft specialties.
• Diagnoses, delegates, instructs and carries out skilled activities involving the repair, installation, calibration, and maintenance of equipment and facilities. 
• Guarantees adherence to safety practices and principles, and maintains electrical equipment to the relevant Federal, State, and Local Codes.
• Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot/ repair ENI, HMI, PLC’s maintenance VFD’s, motor controls, and instrumentation
• Creates and manages work/emergency work orders and prioritizes daily and preventative assignments.
• Monitors production process operating parameters and makes appropriate adjustments to ensure safe and efficient equipment performanc
• Participate in root cause problem solving and equipment performance improvement efforts to support target OEE levels
• Identify corrective action and troubleshooting and to improve reliability of equipment
• Upkeep of reporting, records and schematics, documentation of inspections, and confined space monitors
• Escalate & communicate operational information and issues promptly for proper resolution
• Supports the production team in improvements to all aspects of production as needed.
• Perform all additional duties as assigned and special projects such as safety projects.

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years manufacturing Experience
• At least four years of electrical experience
• Must demonstrate an electrical aptitude and experience working with high voltages (480V to 4160V)
• Ability to carry out operations safely and efficiently; utilize assigned appliances and tools.
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain accurate records
• Must be proficient in basic computer knowledge.