Vessel Operator

Enviva is seeking a Vessel Operator to support our Port Operations.

Essential Job Functions:

Vessel

• Knowledge of mooring lines for vessels
• Knowledge of HMI operations during vessel operations (quality control while keeping load rate up)
• Ability to receive and interpret the data given by samplers while vessel loading
  • Understand and make decisions on loading based on Fulfillment plan and customer expectations
• Safely operate heavy equipment– loaders, man-lift, ship loader and ships gear (crane)
  • Ability to run FEL efficiently to keep up with demand from vessel or barge
  • Inside dome and at outside stockpile
  • Be able to use multiple different attachments on mobile equipment (Forks, rock bucket, pellet bucket, Sweeper attachment, and bail grab, fork extender)
  • Knowledge of Mob Equip maintenance and minor repairs
• Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms and lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions and damage. 
• Lubricate crane parts in adherence with manufacturer and company recommendations.
• Move levers (with both hands), depress foot petals (with both feet) and turn dials to operate crane, or other moving equipment for lifting, moving and placing loads. 
• Knowledge of rigging and crane signals
• Knowledge of vessel loading operations
  • Understand theory of loading evenly across entire hold, stowing product under comings to maximize product stowage
  • Ability to safely load product with dozer working inside of same hold
• Ability to train employees in all aspects once certified
• Working knowledge of Fire system
  • Knowledge of system and location of signals
  • Knowledge of minor repair
• Ability to read and interpret the Dust collector differential readings to maintain compliance with permit
• Clear communication with contractors and vessel crews
• Ability to identify tramp risk and ways to mitigate them
• Clear and respectful radio communication with team and contractors

Receiving

• Receive pellets into the port, record data to ensure accurate paperwork
• Working knowledge of truck scales and basic troubleshooting
  • Ensure safety of scale area and that loads meet safety criteria
• Regularly maintain port housekeeping needs
• Escalate issues based off reactions plans
• Able to read and interpret the Dust collector differential readings to maintain compliance with permits

Quality

• Working knowledge of collecting 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

Maintenance

• Able to identify electrical/ mechanical issues during system inspections
• Working knowledge of conveyor belt tracking issues and mitigation
• Ability to assist with changing a roller frame assembly
• Assist with ship loader spout cable change
• Assist with spout change and miscellaneous repairs
• Assist with conveyor drive system maintenance and repairs
• Working knowledge of performing fire watch

Housekeeping

• Working knowledge of Durovac operations
• Be able to identify high risk location
• Keep area clean of accumulated dust
• Follow all workplace safety procedures

General

• Complete safety certification as required for the position (PJRA, LOTO, Man-lift, elevated work, Front end loader, lull, dozer, Crane, Fire watch, and Hot work certifications)
• Complete man overboard training, shifting vessels requirements
• Be able to identify issues on mobile equipment by completed pre use check sheet
• Complete blow/wash down check sheet and brother’s keeper on all mobile equipment
• Ability to follow all procedures without direction
• Enter maintenance work requests as applicable
• Escalate issues promptly for proper resolution
• Perform miscellaneous tasks to ensure proper port operations
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work multiple shift schedules and rotating shifts as required, understand maritime requirements
• Ability to have flexible schedule
• Ability to work on holidays
• Ability to work at heights of 180’ (100’ over water)
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures (cold and heat)
• High school diploma or able to complete GED requirements with six months of hire
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions
• Proficient in mathematics and measurement
• Team player demonstrated with past work experience or activities
• Understands safety starts with each employee
  • We are responsible for our safety and the safety of others

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled in use of Microsoft office
• Technical school training
• At least 1 year experience in operating earth-moving or other heavy equipment. 
• 12 months experience in operating material moving, loading, or unloading equipment.
• At least 1 year of experience inspection material moving equipment. 
• At least 1 year of experience in crane operation in construction, manufacturing, or repair setting. 
• At least 1 year of experience performing safety inspections in manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Skilled in crane operations or comparable heavy machinery operations experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift items above shoulders occasionally. 
• Ability to push, pull and lift items up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to shovel spills.
• Ability to wash specific areas to maintain facility appearance.
• Highly trained to work from ladders, man-lifts and tools to install maintain equipment and fixtures.

Work Environment

• Occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces. Walk on high service up to
• Noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.