Mechanical Supervisor

Enviva; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and safety equipment

Opportunities for training and leadership

Job summary

Enviva in Virginia Beach is looking for a Mechanical Supervisor to assist the Maintenance team with the production process and lead troubleshooting of mechanical equipment. You'll be instrumental in ensuring safety, quality, and operational efficiency while guiding a skilled team involved in repairs and maintenance.

This role requires strong analytical skills and a dedication to excellence in a dynamic work environment. Enjoy the opportunity to work in a growing company committed to sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Ability to read diagrams and schematics.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting and repairs of mechanical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety practices and regulations.
• Organize and guide a team of technicians.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

Welding machines

Job description

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 Mechanical Supervisor assists with the Maintenance team's understanding of the production process and leads troubleshooting and repair of mechanical equipment and mechanical aspects of production and facilities equipment on assigned shifts. This position provides technical support to Production team members, analyzes production data, and improves safety, uptime, quality, energy consumption, tool change cycle times, and other operational metrics.

Responsibilities

• Organizes a team of technicians actively involved in various craft specialties.
• Instructs and offers guidance and directives while being involved in one or more of the skilled activities.
• Possession of exceptional customer service abilities is as significant as having extensive technical knowledge.
• Offer suggestions for performance evaluation; oversee the duties of designated crew members.
• Carry out diverse skilled activities involving the repair and maintenance of equipment and facilities; designate and monitor personnel's work to complete diverse tasks.
• Assemble, cut, thread, and lay pipes while also offering assistance in the repair, installation, maintenance, and purchase of various equipment and parts.
• Perform diagnosis and repairs on motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps and other types of rotating equipment.
• Guarantee adherence to safety practices and principles, and to the relevant Federal, State, and Local codes.
• Work with diverse machines and equipment, such as hand and power tools, drill presses saws, welding machines and other equipment necessary to carrying out maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ensure the maintenance of shops, equipment and tools are clean, secure, and in appropriate working condition.
• Engage in thorough troubleshooting to replace or repair fans and motor, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps and other pellet mill specific equipment.
• Make an estimate of cost of labor and items needed for work orders; acquires competitive prices for supplies and equipment.
• Create and manage work orders, employee time, purchase goods and services, order parts from storeroom.

Qualifications

• Ability to read diagrams/schematics.
• Demonstrated ability in using hand tools and power tools as required repairing and/or replacing wiring, equipment and fixtures.
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving and communication skills.
• Must be proficient in basic computer knowledge.
• Must be able to demonstrate attention to detail.
• Must be a team player; work well with others.
• Adhere to compliance, rules and safety regulations.
• Passionate and motivated with a drive for excellence.
• Ability to effectively accomplish diverse skilled work in the repair and maintenance of equipment including but is not limited to motors, gearboxes, conveyors, fans and pumps.
• Effectiveness in prioritizing assigned duties and evaluating the work of personnel.
• Outstanding skills for offering training and leadership to staff for them to be able to successfully carry out diverse duties associated with the daily maintenance tasks related to the operation of a Pellet Plant.
• Ability to interpret, illustrate, and apply regulation codes and rules.
• Ability to carry out operations safely and efficiently; utilize diverse assigned appliances and tools.
• Outstanding ability to interpret sketches, blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders to other personnel.

Preferred Qualifications - What Sets You Apart

• High School Diploma or GED certificate with four or more years of progressive and practical experience in at least one or more of the skilled trades previously described.
• Wood products background.

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.
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment.

Physical requirements

• Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day.
• Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery.
• Willing and able to pull and lift, up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

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.