What are the responsibilities and job description for the Loadout Operator position at Iron Oak Management LLC?
Iron Oak Energy, a leading provider of proppant to the oil and gas industry with a differentiated footprint of low-cost, logistically advantaged mining and terminal assets serving all major U.S. shale basins. Iron Oak Energy Solutions, formed from the strategic combination of Covia Energy and Black Mountain Sand to create a premier frac sand mining company, delivering superior products and solutions to diversified oil and natural gas markets across North America. The combination positions Iron Oak Energy with unmatched scale, reliability, and deliverability to customers in all major oil and gas shale plays.
Iron Oak Energy is looking for a dynamic Loadout Operator who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at its Crane, Texas location. As a Loadout Operator, you will be accountable for checking trucks into the facility, ensuring the safe and productive operation of the loading of sand into pneumatic trailers and sand boxes and checking out the truck that exit the facility. This position is on a 1 week on/1 week off rotation.
Key Accountabilities:
- Comply with applicable MSHA regulations as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and procedures
- Take reasonable and necessary course of action to reduce or eliminate risk
- Practice and advocate risk management practices of the operation
- Adhere to site procedures and instructions given by supervisors
- Operate equipment in a safe manner which is most efficient and reduces damage, downtime, and quality issues
- Complete required paperwork in an orderly, accurate, and professional fashion
- Adhere to site procedures and instructions given by supervisors
- Operate equipment in a safe manner which is most efficient and reduces damage, downtime, and quality issues
- Complete and organize required paperwork accurately
- Assist with any continuous improvement projects, as necessary
- Perform all other duties as needed or assigned
- Perform pre-shift and routine equipment and area inspections; maintain safe work environments in the loadout area
- Check and maintain communications with drivers, loadout operators, load coordinators, and management as necessary
- Maintain housekeeping in the loadout area
- Coordinate movement of trucks on the premises
- Load product (sand) into trucks
- Enter accurate date into loadout spreadsheets; and complete and submit bills of lading in accordance with Company guidelines
Minimum Qualifications:
- Good English communication skills - written and verbal
- High School diploma or GED
- Previous loading experience, preferred
- Prefer previous work experience in mining operations
- Demonstrated commitment to safety with previous experience in identifying and managing risks
- Computer working experience
Benefits:
- Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental
- 401K with company matching contributions
- Vacation Paid Holidays
- Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long-Term Care Insurances
- Employee Assistance Program
Iron Oak Energy is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities based on work-related factors without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status. We offer competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive range of benefits.
This job description reflects the principal functions of the role and may not cover all work requirements. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet exceptional conditions.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.