Plant Loader Operator

Nomad Proppant Services is seeking a Full Time Wheel Loader Operator in Midland, TX. Nomad Proppant Services is a mobile frac sand mining company that is rapidly expanding and is looking for employees that want to grow in their careers. Nomad Proppant offers a full range of benefits including competitive wage, group health, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays and PTO (varies per shift rotation), and per diem or commuter benefits offered.

Summary:
Plant Loader Operators are responsible for feeding sand to the Plant for processing. Loader Operators should be highly skilled in the operation of the equipment as well as maintaining an excellent safety record. The Loader Operator is responsible for their equipment to ensure it is in good working order by regular maintenance and reporting to the Maintenance department as soon as issues arise. Loader Operators are cognizant of the need to perform their duties in a timely manner in order to ensure efficient operations. Loader Operators must be aware of the need to keep in step with production requirements and/or communicate when issues arise that would impede the production as soon as possible.

Shift: 12 hour shift work. Per diem or commuter benefits offered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in daily Pre-shift Toolbox Talks with Management and/or Foreman and co-workers.
• Communicates regularly with Plant Operators to ensure efficiency, safety and production requirements.
• Communicates with Plant Operator/Foreman on an on-going basis to ensure production requirements, safety and efficiency of operation as well as consistency of sand pile.
• Communicates with Plant Operator/Foreman and co-workers regarding schedules, absences, and PTO.
• Manages the hours of the shift to provide the most efficient means of loading the plant. (i.e., direction, moisture content of sand pile, maintains a steady input to the plant).
• Always maintains safety guidelines by performing pre and post shift safety checks, and wearing the appropriate safety equipment, and awareness of workers and equipment around you.
• Ability and knowledge to operate and monitor equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure that work area is clean and free of obstacles, maintain level floor around excavation.
• Maintain equipment with regular greasing and reports to maintain on issues with the equipment.
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Excellent safety and housekeeping habits

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred, not required
• Two years of experience in mining industry preferred
• 30 CFR Part 46 training desired

Physical Requirements:

• Working in dusty and noisy environments
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 75 pounds
• Comfortable with heights up to 65 feet

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $28