Pipe Rigging Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

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 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        

• Assemble, cut, thread, and lay pipes while also offering assistance in the repair, installation, maintenance, and purchase of various equipment and parts.
• Perform diagnosis, thorough troubleshooting, and repairs on motors, fans, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, rotating equipment and other pellet mill specific equipment.
• Work with diverse machines and equipment, such as hand and power tools, drill presses saws, welding machines and other equipment necessary to carrying out maintenance and repair tasks.
• Perform/coordinate preventive maintenance and lubrication as scheduled and maintain reports.
• Perform and document required inspections of equipment and maintain equipment in good condition.
• Analyze equipment performance and make necessary tooling and equipment changes to product desired throughput and quality results.
• Identify corrective action and troubleshooting to improve reliability of equipment and escalate issues promptly for proper resolution by communicating operational information as required.
• Perform rigging of equipment and follow all job safety procedures.
• Operate mobile equipment as necessary.
• Perform housekeeping to maintain the required safety standard.
• Adhere to all plant environmental, health and safety guidelines, policies and practices
• Other jobs as directed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work safely obeying OSHA and Enviva standards for practices
• Be able to lift 50 lbs. and climb ladders and provide own basic tools
• Experience in preventative, predictive and proactive maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, servicing mobile/heavy equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in hydraulics, lubrication, and mechanical equipment; basic understanding of types of lubricants and application of each
• Ability to analyze process flow to identify issues.
• Ability to cut, thread, and lay pipes; repair, install, maintain various types of equipment.
• Ability to repair, maintain, troubleshoot pumps, conveyors, valves, cylinders, bearings, motors and other types of rotating equipment.
• Meticulous, Attention to detail
• Must demonstrate strong verbal and written skills
• Experience with computerized maintenance management system
• Skilled in use of Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook
• Must be willing to complete training as required by Supervisor and specified by Enviva.

Preferred Qualifications - What Sets You Apart

• High School Diploma or equivalent; technical degree a plus.
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience working in manufacturing environment
• Knowledge and experience with industrial electricity, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings and welding
• Has mechanical aptitude and able to read technical diagrams and schematics
• Ability to develop and maintain accurate records
• Proficient in mathematics and measurements
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, fabrication, vibration analysis and precision alignment preferred

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
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and overnight to address unexpected site issues with or without notice
• Must be available to work any shift/any day required; overtime frequent.

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, bending, squatting, crawling, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day.
• Must use required/provided PPE including but not limited to safety glasses, hard hat, gloves, safety toe boots & hearing protection.
• Must adhere to the health and safety standards outlined or trained by the company.
• 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 work well in high places in excess of 100 feet, climb ladders, climb a crane, and use man lifts.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.