Lubrication Technician

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 out 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

• Perform routine lubrication preventative maintenance on all equipment


• Perform routine preventative maintenance inspections on all machinery and equipment.


• Ability to troubleshoot and repair identified issues


• Monitoring and maintaining inventories of fuel, oil, filters, etc.


• Works with Maintenance Coordinator and/or CBM technician to analyze and plan action from Oil Analysis reports


• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.


• Maintain cleanliness of machinery prior to and after lubrication


• Complete required route sheets and work orders related to lubrication routes


• Provide feedback on improvements to routes or equipment and modify / expand lubrication routes as required


• Maintain proper housekeeping and lubricant storage standards


• Ensure proper inventory of lubrication is readily available on site.


• Adherence to all plant environmental, health and safety guidelines, policies and practices

Qualifications 

• Meticulous with attention to detail


• Experience with preventive, predictive, and reliability-based maintenance practices


• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in hydraulics, lubrication, and mechanical equipment; basic understanding of types of lubricants and application each is suited


• Experience reading technical diagrams and schematics


• Experience with vibration analysis and precision alignment a plus


• Ability to work well in high places in excess of 80 feet, use man lifts, and work in confined spaces.


• Must be willing to complete training as required by Supervisor and specified by Enviva


• Strong verbal and written skills


• Experience with computerized maintenance management system a plus, or manual system, required


• Basic knowledge of Windows, Excel, Word

Preferred Qualifications - What Will Set You Apart

• High School Diploma or GED


• Previous experience in a similar role with fluid power or lubrication

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

• Able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, crawling. and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day.


• Able to work around moving equipment and machinery.


• Able to pull and lift up to 50 lbs.


• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA.


• Ability to climb a crane in excess of 100 feet high.


• Ability to work from heights (at least 20 feet off the ground).


• Able to climb vertical ladders (fixable or portable) at unbroken lengths of up to 20 feet.


• Able to climb multiple flights of steps, angled ramps as needed.


• Able to work on computer screen format for up to twelve (12) hours a day.


• Able to walk construction sites at various stages of completion and weather conditions for up to twelve (12) hours a day.