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.