Enviva

Produces sustainable wood pellets for bioenergy

Electrical Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWilmington, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least two years of manufacturing experience.
Four years of electrical experience.
Demonstrated ability to use hand tools and power tools for troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing wiring, equipment, sensors, and fixtures.
Proficiency in basic computer knowledge.
Ability to interpret, illustrate, and apply regulatory codes and rules.
Ability to interpret sketches, blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions.
Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations, including wearing prescribed safety equipment.
Ability to work outdoors and in hot, humid, cold, noisy, elevated, and confined-space industrial environments.
Ability to lift and pull up to 50 pounds and perform walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling for up to 12 hours per day.
Ability to work around moving equipment and machinery and wear personal protective equipment, including arc-flash protection.

Responsibilities

Perform installation, maintenance, electrical field work, and inspection and maintenance of heavy equipment in accordance with OSHA and Enviva work-practice standards.
Maintain adherence to workplace, safety, and electrical standards and comply with applicable federal, state, and local codes.
Troubleshoot electrical issues involving programmable logic controller-controlled devices, motor control centers, variable-frequency drives, instrumentation, and other standard electrical devices using electrical drawings.
Wire, troubleshoot, and repair alternating-current and direct-current circuits and equipment, including programmable logic controllers, motor control centers, 480-volt and 4,160-volt distribution equipment, electrical devices, sensors, and fixtures.
Troubleshoot communication and information-technology technologies, including D-Net, E-Net, and fiber optic systems.
Identify corrective actions and troubleshoot equipment to improve reliability.
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, process controls, drives and actuators, instrumentation, and telemetry equipment.
Ensure equipment is properly maintained and calibrated before use and report abnormalities.
Monitor production-process operating parameters and make adjustments to ensure safe and efficient equipment performance.
Perform additional duties as assigned and directed.

Desired Qualifications

High school degree or equivalent, with applicants in the process of obtaining a GED also considered.
Four years of progressively responsible journey-level electrical experience, or completion of a technical training program and two years of experience.
Advanced degree or certification in electrical engineering or controls.
Experience in a pellet mill or manufacturing environment.
Electrical aptitude and troubleshooting experience.
Proficiency in mathematics and measurements.
Background in wood products.
Experience in programmable logic controller programming and working with automated devices and electrical distribution equipment.
Ability to program and troubleshoot with DeviceNet, ControlNet, and Flex I/O.

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 port 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

At least two (2) years manufacturing experience.
Four (4) years of electrical experience.
Demonstrated ability in using hand tools and power tools as required for troubleshooting, repairing and/or replacing wiring, equipment, sensors, and fixtures.
Must be proficient in basic computer knowledge.
Ability to interpret, illustrate, and apply regulation codes and rules.
Ability to interpret sketches, blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job descriptions.
Excellent communication, critical thinking, analytical, problem solving interpersonal and team skills
Willing and able to adhere to safety rules and regulations, including wearing prescribed safety equipment.

Preferred Qualifications - What Will Set You Apart

High School degree or equivalent, applicants in process of getting GED will be considered; plus four (4) years of progressively responsible journey level electrical experience; or completion of a technical training program and two (2) years of experience.
Advanced degree/certification in electrical engineering or controls a plus.
Experience in a pellet mill or manufacturing environment.
Must demonstrate electrical aptitude and troubleshooting.
Proficient in mathematics and measurements.
Wood products background.
Experience in PLC programming and working with automated devices and electrical distribution equipment.
Program and troubleshoot with DeviceNet; ControlNet and Flex I/O.

Working conditions

Must be able to work in outdoor environments 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 
Occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.
Working at heights and confined spaces.

Physical requirements

Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting and pulling up to 50 pounds, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA.
Ability to work from heights and confined spaces
Able to climb multiple flights of steps, ramps, vertical ladders, scaffolds (fixed or portable)
Able to work around moving equipment and machinery
Ability to perform work while wearing PPE including Arc Flash protection.

This position is not eligible for visa support.

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.

About the Company

Enviva

Produces sustainable wood pellets for bioenergy

Enviva Biomass produces sustainable wood pellets used as a low-carbon alternative to coal. It sources low-value wood residues from forestry by-products to manufacture pellets and sells them mainly to power plants and energy producers under long-term contracts, ensuring stable revenue. The pellets enable clients to reduce carbon emissions and meet regulatory or sustainability goals, while Enviva maintains a scalable supply chain and focuses on sustainable forest management, local job creation, and community development. Compared with competitors, Enviva emphasizes sourcing from forestry by-products, long-term contracts, and a defined supply chain to ensure consistent production and supply. The company's goal is to provide a reliable, low-carbon biomass energy option that helps clients lower emissions, supports sustainable forestry practices, and promotes economic development in the communities where it operates.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Bethesda, MD
Founded: 2004

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