U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a member of the Russell 2000. The company is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 123-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.

Job Purpose:

The position ensures the product (PERLITE) is packaged according to customer order safely and efficiently.

Essential Job Functions:

•  Inspects work areas and equipment prior to beginning tasks.
• Execute electrical-related repairs and preventative maintenance for SandBox equipment: Risers,
  Generators, Forklifts, Vehicles, Asset Tracking, Mobile and Communication Devices
• Installs new equipment, machinery, and facilities using blueprints, schematic diagrams, installation
  manuals, etc.
• Performs maintenance on all equipment, facilities, and machinery in accordance with established
  schedules and procedures.
• Troubleshoots, diagnosis, and repairs equipment, facilities, and machinery; Diagnose faults or
  malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as
  computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
• Determines proper methods and materials used in repairs.
• Hoists, transports, and positions equipment as required using cranes, hoisting apparatus, and
  powered vehicles.
• Clean up and other duties as assigned

Experience, Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to work as a part of a team with co-workers of various skill levels.
• Skilled in welding, cutting and rigging.
• Ability to run fabrication and hoisting equipment
• Ability to work from elevated spaces (man lifts and crane baskets) in all weather conditions.
• Ability to operate all equipment on site
• Ability to work at heights up to 80 feet without a lift