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.
