Electrical Technician

Enviva; Pascagoula (MS); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Enviva is seeking an Electrical Technician to support production by troubleshooting and repairing electrical, controls and some mechanical systems on assigned shifts. You will analyze production data, improve uptime, energy use, and safety metrics while supporting facilities equipment.

Responsibilities include wiring, troubleshooting PLC devices, and ensuring calibration and proper operation. Candidates should have several years of electrical experience and a solid safety record.

Qualifications

• Two years of manufacturing experience.
• Four years of electrical experience.
• Proficient with hand and power tools for troubleshooting and repair.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to read regulation codes, sketches and blueprints.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to safety practices and PPE usage.

Responsabilités

• Install, maintain, and inspect electrical systems on heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled devices, motor control centers, VFDs, sensors.
• Wire and repair AC/DC circuits and distribution equipment.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Monitor parameters and adjust for safe, efficient operation.
• Adhere to OSHA and Enviva safety standards.

Connaissances

Manufacturing experience

Electrical experience

Hand tools

Power tools

Computer basics

Code interpretation

Read blueprints

Communication skills

Safety compliance

PLC programming

Industrial networks

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Technical training program

Outils

PLC programming

DeviceNet/ControlNet/Flex I/O

Description du poste

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

• 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.