Pellet Mill Operator — Renewable Bioenergy Role

Enviva; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Equity

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Enviva is hiring a Pellet Mill Operator to operate and maintain multiple pellet mills, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. You will conduct QC testing, troubleshoot equipment, and document inspections while keeping the workspace clean and organized.

Responsibilities include adjusting machine settings, monitoring throughput, and coordinating with maintenance to minimize downtime and sustain consistent production output in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient in mathematics and measurements
• Ability to read data and trends to make appropriate process adjustments.
• Proven record in upholding safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze equipment performance and make tooling/equipment changes to meet throughput and quality targets.
• Perform inspections and maintain equipment in good condition.
• Review work orders to determine materials and procedures for producing pellets.
• Adjust machine components to regulate speed, pressure and temperatures.
• Monitor operations using gauges and indicators to detect malfunctions.
• Perform/coordinate maintenance per job instructions.
• Maintain housekeeping to required standard and ensure production quality.
• Follow workplace safety procedures and report findings accurately.
• Enter maintenance work requests and escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematics & measurements

Read data & trends

Safety standards

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Enviva is hiring a Pellet Mill Operator to operate and maintain multiple pellet mills, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. You will conduct QC testing, troubleshoot equipment, and document inspections while keeping the workspace clean and organized.

Responsibilities include adjusting machine settings, monitoring throughput, and coordinating with maintenance to minimize downtime and sustain consistent production output in a demanding environment.