Plant Superintendent - Silica Sand Processing

SUMMARY:

The Plant Superintendent oversees all day-to-day plant operations including the hourly crews and contractors. In this role, you will achieve production and shipping targets by coordinating the activities of our shift operations. A major emphasis should be placed on developing shift foreman to adequately lead crews and make sure there's a clear day-to-day vision shared between the shifts. This job also requires extensive problem solving with the crews to maintain production and uptime.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and improve attitudes and culture amongst the crews.
• Ensure all activities are performed safely.
• Encourage a safe work environment that leads to a solid safety culture with low incident rates.
• Train employees on safety by following our programs to comply and exceed MSHA requirements.
• Develop crew foremen to become effective leaders.
• Optimize plant processing including managing load cycle times, pump operation, classifier operation, and other processing equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement at the plant to achieve higher quality, lower cost, and gain efficiencies.
• Advise on changes in standards, work methods, equipment, and process modifications.
• Prepare operational reports including financials, production records, and shipping records.
• Advise management of all current or potential problems.
• Work with the plant manager to ensure that goals are being met in the proper manner.
• Work with the Maintenance Superintendent to coordinate activities effectively.
• Procure production supplies and parts as required.
• Direct the mining contractor to perform work according to the mine plan and to ensure resources are maximized.
• Oversee hiring of hourly employees.
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 7 years of experience in frac sand or the mineral processing industry.
• 5 years of supervision and management experience in a production environment.
• Able to work full time in West, TX.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• 30 CFR Part 46 training preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field is preferred.