Enviva

Mechanical Technician

Join Enviva in Hamlet, North Carolina as a Mechanical Technician. This role focuses on preventive maintenance and repair of pellet manufacturing equipment. Enjoy benefits like medical insurance, education reimbursement, and a performance bonus while contributing to sustainable wood bioenergy solutions.
Enviva
Enviva
Hamlet, North Carolina, United States On-site Full time USD 25–35 hourly UTC-05:00

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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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.

The major purpose of the position is to ensure proper preventive maintenance is completed on critical and auxiliary machinery associated with 24/7 pellet manufacturing. This typically involves a meticulous adherence to approved procedures, identification and documentation of specification equipment, and submission for follow-on inspection/corrective maintenance as applicable. Driving continuous improvement of the lubrication and associated preventive program is included with support provided by the company.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble, cut, thread, and lay pipes while also offering assistance in the repair, installation, maintenance, and purchase of various equipment and parts.
  • Perform diagnosis, thorough troubleshooting, and repairs on motors, fans, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, rotating equipment and other pellet mill specific equipment.
  • Work with diverse machines and equipment, such as hand and power tools, drill presses saws, welding machines and other equipment necessary to carrying out maintenance and repair tasks.
  • Perform/coordinate preventive maintenance and lubrication as scheduled and maintain reports.
  • Perform and document required inspections of equipment and maintain equipment in good condition.
  • Analyze equipment performance and make necessary tooling and equipment changes to product desired throughput and quality results.
  • Identify corrective action and troubleshooting to improve reliability of equipment and escalate issues promptly for proper resolution by communicating operational information as required.
  • Perform rigging of equipment and follow all job safety procedures.
  • Operate mobile equipment as necessary.
  • Perform housekeeping to maintain the required safety standard.
  • Adhere to all plant environmental, health and safety guidelines, policies and practices.
  • Other jobs as directed.

Required Qualifications

  • Must be able to work safely obeying OSHA and Enviva standards for work practices.
  • Be able to lift 50 lbs. and climb ladders and provide own basic tools.
  • Experience in preventative, predictive and proactive maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, servicing mobile/heavy equipment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills in hydraulics, lubrication, and mechanical equipment; basic understanding of types of lubricants and application of each.
  • Ability to analyze process flow to identify issues.
  • Ability to cut, thread, and lay pipes; repair, install, maintain various types of equipment.
  • Ability to repair, maintain, troubleshoot pumps, conveyors, valves, cylinders, bearings, motors and other types of rotating equipment.
  • Meticulous, Attention to detail.
  • Must demonstrate strong verbal and written skills.
  • Experience with computerized maintenance management system.
  • Skilled in use of Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook.
  • Must be willing to complete training as required by Supervisor and specified by Enviva.

Other compensation: performance bonus, equity, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • Education reimbursement.
  • 401(k).
  • HSA employer contributions.
  • Paid time off.
  • 12 Paid holidays.
  • Parental leave.

The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc.

Salary Range: $25.25 - $35.10 USD

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

April 23, 2026

Full time

Company

April 24, 2026

On-site

USD 25–35 hourly

Bioenergy

Enviva

envivabiomass.com

  •  Hamlet, North Carolina, United States

Experience in preventative and predictive maintenance procedures

UTC-05:00