Barge Load Out Operator
Enviva
Company Overview
Enviva Inc.
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
2004
Approximately 1,200 employees (source: linkedin.com). Revenue of over $1 billion in FY 2022 (source: wikipedia.org).
What They Do
Enviva specializes in biomass production, focusing on the manufacturing of wood pellets derived from sustainably managed forests in the U.S. Southeast. The company has transitioned from a startup to the world's largest producer of wood pellets, which serve as a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels, particularly coal in power generation (source: lesprom.com). Their wood pellets are produced by blending raw materials, primarily pine, which now constitutes 80% of their input, with limited hardwoods, creating dense and transportable pellets that are exported globally through a robust supply chain (source: envivabiomass.com). Enviva's products are marketed as renewable biogenic carbon sources, aimed at reducing carbon footprints in various industrial processes, including power generation and advanced biofuels (source: envivabiomass.com). Their target markets include utility-scale power plants and heavy industries, with significant contracts in the UK, EU, and Japan, having displaced over 19 million metric tons of coal since inception (source: envivabiomass.com).
Projects & Track Record
Enviva operates nine wood pellet plants across six Southeastern states, including facilities in North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi, with a combined production capacity of 6.2 million metric tons annually (source: wikipedia.org). The company has established a strong export network through five U.S. terminals, including locations in Chesapeake, Wilmington, Pascagoula, Savannah, and Mobile (source: envivabiomass.com). Recent expansions include plans for an 11th plant in Epes, Alabama, and a 12th near Bond, Mississippi, supported by a $570 million line of credit aimed at doubling output by 2027 (source: wikipedia.org). Enviva's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its SFI certification and partnerships with organizations focused on responsible biomass production (source: envivabiomass.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Enviva has seen significant leadership changes, including the return of co-founder John Keppler as Executive Chairman in March 2023, following a $246 million PIPE financing to support operational recovery (source: envivabiomass.com). The company also released a white paper in 2023 discussing the evolution of bioenergy in heavy industries, highlighting its first U.S. SAF contract with Alder Fuels (source: envivabiomass.com). However, financial challenges culminated in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on March 13, 2024, following ongoing losses attributed to high feedstock costs and operational inefficiencies (source: mongabay.com). Despite these challenges, Enviva continues to focus on its sustainability initiatives and partnerships to navigate its recovery (source: envivabiomass.com).
Working There
Enviva offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including manufacturing, operations, fiber procurement, sustainability, and business development (source: envivabiomass.com). The company emphasizes a culture of safety, integrity, and community support, with operations located in multiple states, including North Carolina, Virginia, and Mississippi (source: envivabiomass.com). Hiring occurs at various operational sites, and the company promotes values such as determination, respect, and ethical conduct in its workforce (source: envivabiomass.com). While specific benefits are not detailed, leadership emphasizes volunteerism and support for forest stewardship initiatives, contributing to economic opportunities in rural communities (source: envivabiomass.com).
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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.
Responsible for safe and efficient loading and handling of bulk cargo loading onto a vessel at a Barge. This includes use of heavy equipment (loaders, crane and ship loader) to safely load bulk unpackaged materials. Follow all regulations and safety guidelines to meet load rates and quality targets.
Responsibilities
- Follow all workplace and job safety procedures
- Ensure vessel is loading correctly (load rate, gate control, fine mitigation)
- Understand load plan and maintain to customer satisfaction
- Keep accurate records of cargo handled, including weights, measurements and quantities
- Operator heavy equipment on vessel - loaders, cranes, and ship loader
- Perform equipment inspections and all rigging
- Identify upset conditions or potential failure points
- Basic mechanical troubleshooting, enter work orders and assist maintenance with repairs
- Keep areas clean, neat and orderly to meet housekeeping standards
- Communicate to Operations team, including ship crew
- Other related duties as assigned and service as a backup resource as needed
Qualifications
- Ability to work multiple shift schedules and rotating shifts as required
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to independently manage priorities and schedule to meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications - What Will Set You Apart
- High School Diploma or GED
- Previous experience with bulk material loading
- Previous experience in Maritime industry
- Mechanical aptitude
Working conditions
- Must be able to work in outdoor environment 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
- Work includes high places more than 175 feet, use main lifts and work in confined spaces
- Willing and able to maintain a strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
- Available to work evenings, weekends, and overnight to address unexpected site issues with or without notice
Physical requirements
- Able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and crawling and pulling for up to twelve (12) hours per day
- Able to work in high places more than 175 feet, use man lifts and work in confined spaces
- Able to work around moving equipment and machinery
- Able to pull and lift up to 50 lbs
- Able to safety and successfully perform and essential job functions consistent with 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.
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About the role
March 6, 2026
Full time
Company
- Epes, Alabama, United States
Entry-level to Mid-level
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