Enviva
Control Room Operator
Franklin, VA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 28 days ago
SparkProblem SolvingRenewable Energy
About the role
- The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future.
- The Control Room Operator is responsible for monitoring the status of all plant systems on a continuous basis.
- The operator will also monitor activities and ensure the smooth functioning of systems and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Manage chip feed system, fuel feed system, furnace, dryer system, primary and secondary sizing and pellet presses.
- Monitoring: Checking indicator screens and signal lights, and monitoring production rates and system statuses. Monitor spark detection equipment. Manage and monitor various levels and feed rated to ensure continuous plant operation.
- ability to use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to perform flow, pressure, performance and meter calculations
Requirements
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions.
- Ability to work shift assignments up to 12 hours that include weekends, nights or rotating shifts.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and written procedures.
- Be able to use basic hand tools.
- Must possess basic computer & math skills.
- Able to learn how to operate HMI touch screens.
Nice to have
- What Sets You Apart
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience in wood products, furnace/dryer operations, or similar manufacturing environment
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions.
- Problem solving skills.
- Prior experience working in a Control Room
- Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees
Benefits
- We are a fast-growing, purpose-driven, global energy company specializing in delivering sustainable wood bioenergy solutions.
Company info
- We are the world's largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, which provide a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels.
Equal opportunity
- Enviva is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This position is not eligible for visa support.
This listing is sourced directly from Enviva's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.