Vessel Operator - bulk material loading

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.

Enviva is seeking a Vessel Operator to support our port operations.

Responsibilities

Vessel

Ensure docking, undocking, and mooring process is completed safely

Line handling both in docking and undocking (pull, cleat, order of lines thrown)

Control room operations to ensure vessel is loading correctly (load rate, gate control, fine mitigation)

Operate heavy equipment on vessel – loaders, crane and ship loader operation

Complete man overboard training, shifting vessels requirements

Barge loading and system setup for limestone (Port of Chesapeake)

Receiving

Receive pellets into the port, record data to ensure accurate billing

Ensure safety of scale area and that loads meet safety criteria

Keep scale and ramps clean and free of debris

Communicate in a professional, courteous manner with our supplier

Operate shuttle wagon as directed (Port of Wilmington)

Quality

Collect samples and test finished goods delivered by truck and/or rail

Maintain QA/QC records and follow Quality Standard Operating Procedures

Analyze equipment performance and make necessary adjustments and equipment changes to produce desired throughput and quality results

Housekeeping

Keep area generally neat and orderly

Operate mobile equipment such as Bobcat and Lull to move dust collection bags

Keep area clean of accumulated dust

Follow all workplace and job safety procedures

General

Complete safety certification as required for the position

Communicate operational information as required

Enter maintenance work requests as applicable

Escalate issues promptly for proper resolution

Perform other duties as required and serve as a back-up resource as needed

Qualifications

High school diploma or able to complete GED requirements with six months of hire

Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions

Proficient in mathematics and measurement

Team player demonstrated with past work experience or activities

Ability to work multiple shift schedules to support 24x7 operations

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.

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.