What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Technician I position at U.S. Silica Company?
U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 124-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 purpose of the Electrician / Electrical Technician is to perform plant electrical troubleshooting, assist with PLC automation and controls, maintain safe work environment, calibrate instrumentation, VFD programming, and provide knowledge and direction for electrical maintenance department.
Essential Job Functions:
- Conduct pre-shift and post-shift inspections on all equipment being worked on
- NFPA 70e PPE and appropriate testing equipment must be used if equipment troubleshooting requires it to be energized
- Maintain LOTO and Try during all tasks
- MSHA, US Silica, Millen Plant and all Task Training to be completed prior to the performance of your daily job responsibilities.
- Keep all high traffic areas clean and clear of any trash, debris, tools, hoses, or other miscellaneous items (use proper cleaning procedures for oil and other lubricants leaks and spills)
- Perform PLC programming and maintain software/firmware updates
- HMI development and monitoring
- Control wiring
- Relay/ladder logic
- Troubleshooting using Allen Bradley PLC control systems
- Conduit lay out
- 3 Phase Power systems
- AC and DC Speed Drives
- Instrumentation Setups and Calibrations
- Ability to evaluate and troubleshoot plant electrical maintenance issues and provide effective and cost sensitive recommendations.
- Able to work with Preventative Maintenance programs
- Must be a motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Prefer 2-3 years of experience as an industrial electrician
- Familiar with Industrial burner controls (MAXON)
- Familiar with Allen Bradley PLCs & Powerflex VFD’s
- Calibration of Merrick weigh feeders, Load cells, and flowmeters
- Hands on field experience with electrical control systems
- Configuration and programming experience with ladder logic
Preferred
- Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) knowledge
- Industrial mining experience and MSHA Certification is a plus
- Education or License in electrical field is preferred but experience will be accepted
- Computer Software
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc), WonderWare or equivalent equipment process software
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.
