What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Technician position at Enviva?
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 in the production process, troubleshooting and repair of electrical, controls, and some mechanical aspects of production and facilities equipment on assigned shifts. This position provides technical support, analyzes production data, and improves safety, uptime, quality, energy consumption, tool change cycle times, and other operational metrics.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications - What Will Set You Apart
Working conditions
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EEO Statement
Enviva is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Enviva does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. Enviva complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.
