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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 125-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.

JOB PURPOSE:  

Install and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replace damaged or broken wires and cables. Test malfunctioning machinery and discuss malfunction with other maintenance workers to diagnose malfunction.
• Replace faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and position sensing devices. Diagnose and repair or replace faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards. Replace electric motor bearings and rewire motors.
• Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers. Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment
• Plan layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings. Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• General plant cleanup, including but not limited to, sweeping with push broom and vacuuming warehouse floors, cleaning hoppers and taking waste to the landfill, picking up trash, cutting/pulling weeds, painting with a paint brush, roller or sprayer, conducting cycle counts (physical inventory) of finished products/raw materials/supplies, filing paperwork, conducting safety audits (looking for unsafe conditions or unsafe acts) and other inspections, assist with data entry, quality analysis and equipment calibrations, Help safety manager prepare safety training and present training to other employees. Operating a forklift for the maintenance, production, and shipping departments, attend extra training classes.

EDUCATION: 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Journeyman Electrician card or equivalent certification. Certificate of Completion from an accepted electrical program.
• NFPA 70e Electrical Safety in the workplace certification/documentation.
• Upon Hire: Mine Safety & Health Administration New Miner Training, HazCom and ISO training.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to understand and effectively utilize electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to use word processing software; knowledge of how to program automated machinery, such as robots, packaging equipment and variable speed drives.
• Follows policies and procedures. Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Completes work in timely manner. Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected punctuality. Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code
• Working knowledge of electrical meter
• Follow all statutory, regulatory, and organizational procedures to protect the environment from hazardous waste exposure.
• Follow all Federal and State Safety Regulations, and company safety policies/procedures; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Aid in correcting unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated locations.

U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability or veteran status. 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.