Mine Operator 1

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.

The primary role of the heavy equipment operator is to ensure the safe flow of material is maintained from the mine to the raw clay storage building.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Operator Equipment Smoothly, Safely and Efficiently and Follow Mining Plans 
• Accountable for managing ownership area (Haul Truck Operators – Haul Road Condition), (Excavator Operators – Pit Area around Excavator including spotting of Trucks), (Dozer Operator – Dump area) 
• Complete All Required Reports Accurately and Timely Including - PRE-SHIFT Inspections, Area Examinations, Operator Equipment Report. 
• Support and Move Safety Culture Forward by immediately reporting Hazards, Conduct SLAM prior to performing each task, Performing BBS Observations, following safety Procedures and participating in Tail Gate Meetings. 
• Task Train and/or train co-workers on equipment. 
• Follow Environmental Policies including reporting/controlling spills, installing and maintaining BMP’s, Taking Water Samples as necessary, and treating low PH water. 
• In addition to the above, tasks and projects may be added on a temporary or permanent basis as deemed necessary by management.

EDUCATION:

• Minimum of high school education or equivalent
• Previous training and certification on equipment a plus

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• CDL license is a plus but not required
• Must be willing to work all areas of mine department as needed
• Knowledge and operation of heavy equipment
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Must be willing to work in a hot, cold, dusty and noisy environment

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.