Pellet Mill Operator – Sustainable Energy Plant

Enviva Lp; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Enviva LP in Kentucky is seeking a Hammer Mill Operator to operate and maintain several hammer mills, ensure optimal feed rates, adjust rolls and dies, and monitor pellet quality to meet company standards. You will assist in QC testing and troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include analyzing equipment performance, performing inspections, reviewing work orders, adjusting speed, pressure and temperatures, and coordinating maintenance.

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 necessary tooling and equipment changes to produce desired throughput and quality results.
• Perform and document required inspections of equipment and maintain equipment in good condition.
• Review work order specifications or instructions to determine materials, procedures, extracting, forming, pressing and compacting materials to produce pellets.
• Adjust machine components to regulate speed, pressure and temperatures of machine, amount, dimensions and flow of materials and ingredients.
• Monitor machine operations and observes indicator lights and gauges, such as thermometers, voltage meters and timers to detect malfunctions.
• Perform/coordinate maintenance on equipment per job instructions.
• Perform/coordinate housekeeping to required standard.
• Maintain consistent production quality to required standard.
• Follow all workplace and job safety procedures.
• Complete accurate reporting as required.
• Communicate operational information as required.
• Enter maintenance work requests as applicable.
• Escalate issues promptly for proper resolution.

Job description

Enviva LP in Kentucky is seeking a Hammer Mill Operator to operate and maintain several hammer mills, ensure optimal feed rates, adjust rolls and dies, and monitor pellet quality to meet company standards. You will assist in QC testing and troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include analyzing equipment performance, performing inspections, reviewing work orders, adjusting speed, pressure and temperatures, and coordinating maintenance.