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Vessel Operator
Enviva
Largest global producer of wood pellets used as low‑carbon bioenergy alternative to coal
Operate vessels, handle docking/undocking, manage loading, and perform related port tasks.
11 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Chesapeake, VA
Onsite
Company Size
1,386 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sustainability
Renewable Energy
Biomass Production
Logistics
Supply Chain Management
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Utilities
Marine
Transport
Renewable Energy
Biomass
+2 more
Role
Description
shuttle wagon
control room
heavy equipment
mobile equipment
scale data
qa/qc
Operate shuttle wagon as directed (Port of Wilmington)
Control room operations to ensure vessel is loading correctly (load rate, gate control, fine mitigation)
Communicate in a professional, courteous manner with our supplier
Operate heavy equipment on vessel – loaders, crane and ship loader operation
Complete man overboard training, shifting vessels requirements
Communicate operational information as required
Operate mobile equipment such as Bobcat and Lull to move dust collection bags
Ensure safety of scale area and that loads meet safety criteria
Receive pellets into the port, record data to ensure accurate billing
Escalate issues promptly for proper resolution
Keep area clean of accumulated dust
Enter maintenance work requests as applicable
Keep scale and ramps clean and free of debris
Keep area generally neat and orderly
Collect samples and test finished goods delivered by truck and/or rail
Barge loading and system setup for limestone (Port of Chesapeake)
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
Follow all workplace and job safety procedures
Ensure docking, undocking, and mooring process is completed safely
Requirements
safety certification
mechanical aptitude
high school
team player
math proficiency
shift work
Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment.
Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions
Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery
Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees
Complete safety certification as required for the position
Willing and able to pull and lift, up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work multiple shift schedules to support 24x7 operations
High school diploma or able to complete GED requirements with six months of hire
Team player demonstrated with past work experience or activities
Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment
Proficient in mathematics and measurement
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
Line handling both in docking and undocking (pull, cleat, order of lines thrown)
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
not eligible for visa support.
Security clearance
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Company
Overview
2004 Founded
Company Origin
The company was established in 2004 from a UVA business-school concept.
#1 Wood Pellets Producer
Global Ranking
It is recognized as the world's top producer of industrial wood pellets.
5M+ MT Annually
Production Capacity
The company scaled its pellet production to exceed 5 million metric tons annually.
$500M DIP Financing
Restructuring Fund
Secured $500 million in debtor-in-possession financing during bankruptcy restructuring.
It became the world’s top producer of industrial wood pellets.
Headquartered in Maryland with pellet plants across the U.S. Southeast and global exports.
Established its reputation through large long-term deals displacing coal in heavy industries.
Scaled operations significantly after its IPO in 2015 and full corporation conversion in 2022.
File for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2024 due to commodity-price risks and debt.
Plans to complete its Alabama plant and cut $1 billion in debt as part of restructuring.
Focuses on projects including pellet plants, deep-water terminals, and contracts for hard-to-decarbonize sectors.
sources low-value wood fiber and sawdust, converting waste into energy pellets.
Operates a global network with proprietary production and logistics via waterways and ports.
Culture + Values
Safety is our top priority.
We embrace responsibility and accountability.
We continuously strive for improvement.
We prioritize integrity and honesty in all actions.
We foster collaboration and teamwork.
We value and support personal and professional growth.
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero
Environmental Commitment
The company is dedicated to achieving net zero emissions by a specific future date, reflecting its commitment to combating climate change.
Biomass production contributes to displacing coal in energy generation, which helps reduce CO2 emissions.
The company tracks and reports on carbon reductions using the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
Operations are designed to meet or exceed the highest sustainability standards.
Inclusion & Diversity
30% female workforce
Gender diversity target
Aim to achieve greater representation of women in the workforce by 2025.
The company has set specific targets for increasing racial and ethnic diversity within its leadership team.
Enviva tracks and reports on workforce diversity metrics, including gender and ethnicity.
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