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Electrical Engineering Technician

U.S. Silica Company
Sparta, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/13/2025

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Safely perform and oversee timely electrical repairs to continuously improve plant processes and equipment. Follows all safety requirements including but not limited to LOTOTO, Confined Space, and safety policies implemented at US Silica facilities.
  • Responsible for plant automation and control systems, including HMI and PLC systems, controls networks and equipment, MES, data collection and reporting systems and safety equipment and systems such as: WonderWare, RS Logix and VFD programming. Process control and instrumentations, to include computer network management, process troubleshooting, and project management
  • Cooperate with other maintenance personnel to ensure a seamless transition of workflow. Cooperate with Production Operators to make sure that maintenance work does not interfere with the quantity or quality of in process or final products.
  • Troubleshooting, repairs and adjustments to production and safety equipment.
  • Oversees the preventative electrical and electronic maintenance in accordance with established procedures.
  • Plans, assists with planning, and installs new plant electrical and electronic equipment. Duties include implementing capital projects, staying within both schedule and budget requirements.
  • Fill out all needed paperwork to record completed tasks, request needed tools and parts, and provide needed information to management.
  • Documenting and managing system / process changes and improvements.
  • Ensure environmental abatement plan PM’s are completed by scheduled date.
  • Program/Install/Research all instrumentation at the plant. Research and ensure critical spare parts are on-hand.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management or needed to continue effective operations.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

  • Associate’s Degree of equivalent experience
  • Higher education or performance may be given preference
  • A minimum of 5 years working as an electrical technician in an industrial setting, which included PLC, and 3 phase power systems training and experience. Note: Management may waive minimum requirements for this position based on experience and/or other circumstances.
  • Ability to work as a part of a team with co-workers of various skill levels.
  • Ability to work from elevated spaces (man lifts and crane baskets) in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to operate most equipment on site
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Math ability including fractions & elementary geometry
  • Read blueprints and word documents
  • Read electrical schematics and ladder logic diagram

U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 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. U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 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.

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