Utility/Trainee Position

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 role provides structured learning and development opportunities to prepare individuals for successful integration into a specific role within the port. This role will provide hands-on training to gain knowledge and skills for future roles at the port. This will include working in receiving, quality, and housekeeping departments.

Responsibilities

• Follow all workplace and job safety procedures
• Keep area clean of accumulated dust and keep area generally neat and orderly to meet housekeeping standards
• Operator mobile equipment (Bobcat, Lull, etc.) to move dust collection bags
• Receive pellets and record data accurately
• Collect samples, test finished good and record data accurately
• Communicate to Operations team escalating issues as necessary
• Perform other related duties as required and serve as back up resource as needed

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or able to complete GED requirements within six months of hire
• Ability to work multiple shift schedules and rotating shifts as required
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to independently manage priorities and schedule to meet deadlines.
• Able to obtain a TWIC

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in outdoor environment and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees
• Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment
• Work includes high places more than 175 feet, use main lifts and work in confined spaces
• Willing and able to maintain a strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and overnight to address unexpected site issues with or without notice

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and crawling and pulling for up to twelve (12) hours per day
• Able to work in high places more than 175 feet, use man lifts and work in confined spaces
• Able to work around moving equipment and machinery
• Able to pull and lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to safety and successfully perform and essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards

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.