Vessel Operator – bulk loading materials

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 24×7 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.