What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Tech/Mechanic position at U.S. Silica Company?
U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 125-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics, and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver more than 800 diversified products to customers across our end markets.
U.S. Silica's wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics™. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics™ is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery, and is dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer, and more efficient. The company has 26 operating mines and processing facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across the United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.
Maintenance and Upkeep of all Sandbox mechanical, electric and hydraulic equipment and systems.
Requires:
Valid Driver's License
Essential Job Functions:
- Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance on Class 7/8 trucks.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair Class 7/8 airbrake systems.
- Work with both AC and DC voltage for electrical system diagnostics and repairs.
- Accurately create and manage work orders, ensuring proper documentation of services performed.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Minimum 3 years of experience working on light fleet vehicles, Class 7/8 trucks, trailers, electrical systems, and hydraulic systems.
- Work with electrical systems, including 12V, 24V, 110V, 220V, and 480V applications.
- Follow LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures for safety compliance
- Shop equipment familiarity
- Must have own tools
Technical Skills:
- Basic compter skills
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Electrical experience
- Diesel and Automotive Diagnostics experience
Competencies:
- Organizational Skills
- Analytical Ability
- Written
- Verbal
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Dexterity
- Setting Priorities
- Customer Focus
- Work Independently
Working Conditions:
- Hazardous Chemicals/Substances
- Dust
- Odors
- Excessive Noise
- Fumes
- Extreme Temperatures
- Work Around Moving Equipment
- Wet/Dry Conditions
- Operate Forklift
- Ability to Work after hours/weekend (on-call schedule)
- Occasional travel to other offices may be necessary; less than 10%; all domestic
U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability or veteran status. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace. The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature and level of work as of the preparation date. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position. This job description may be modified at any time with or without notice.
