Chip Mill Operator: Hands-On Wood Biomass Processing

Enviva Lp; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Enviva LP is seeking a Chip Mill Operator to oversee the continuous operation of our chip mill, emphasizing safety and accurate equipment performance. The role involves operating chipping equipment, woodyard systems, and related controls, with routine inspections and maintenance to ensure efficient production.

The candidate should be certified, capable of understanding written and verbal instructions, and proficient in math and measurements.

Qualifications

• Internal company certification required.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions.
• Proficient in mathematics and measurement.
• A quick learner, ability to work with little to no supervision.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate all assigned equipment in the chipping process including knuckle boom, front end loaders, grapple loaders and bull dozers.
• Troubleshooting and operation of all woodyard equipment i.e. debarker, chipper, bark hog, all chains, and conveyance systems.
• Operate computers and HMI screens to monitor and correct operational values as needed to ensure smooth and consistent operation of the chip mill process.
• Maintain woodyard equipment and machinery by performing daily checks and preventive maintenance.
• Responsible for daily inspections and the performance of basic maintenance to keep equipment in clean, good working order.
• Maintain, replace, and repair all parts of the chipper as needed (clamps, holders, wear segments, knives chipper knives).
• Maintenance of the required paperwork.
• Operate computers, monitor and correct operational values.
• Perform/coordinate housekeeping to meet and upload the company standard.
• Escalate issues promptly for proper resolution.

Skills

Follow instructions

Math & measurement

Quick learner

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Enviva LP is seeking a Chip Mill Operator to oversee the continuous operation of our chip mill, emphasizing safety and accurate equipment performance. The role involves operating chipping equipment, woodyard systems, and related controls, with routine inspections and maintenance to ensure efficient production.

The candidate should be certified, capable of understanding written and verbal instructions, and proficient in math and measurements.