Plant Utility Operator A

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 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:

The Plant Utility Operator A, under the routine supervision of the Operations Supervisor, is primarily responsible for micron bulk sacking but will also provide operational coverage for other positions throughout the plant and cleaning assignments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Safety Responsibilities
  • Personal Protective Equipment will be worn at all time while on duty (hard hat, hard toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection and gloves)
  • Before work begins on any shift, visually inspect equipment and work area to ensure both are in safe operating condition. Document this inspection on workplace exam
  • Follow all company safety and health policies
  • Report any unsafe conditions to management for repairs. Any defects will be barricaded, and a notification will be posted. Equipment will be locked and tagged out as required
  • Report all accidents immediately
• Environmental Responsibilities
  
  • Keep all high traffic areas clean and clear of any trash, debris, tools, hoses, or other miscellaneous items (use proper procedures for oil and other lubricants leaks and spills)
  • Follow and maintain all applicable standards related to Environmental Compliance
    Report any Environmental events to plant management
• Production Responsibilities
  • Operate, inspect and calibrate all bagging and flour loading equipment safely and efficiently according to plant standards
  • Conduct product sampling and testing in accordance to Quality Control Documents to ensure quality product is being packaged
  • Conduct minor maintenance on all equipment (chutes, bins, placers, conveyors, wrappers). Lock and Tag Out equipment properly.
  • Complete daily shift production report (amounts and grades of product loaded or bagged, amount of waste product, time spent on different assignments, etc.).
  • Provide specific information on any maintenance or other downtime reasons
  • Load bulk railcars, tanker trucks and container trucks
  • Operate forklift
  • Cross train in other areas of the plant including Dryer, Sand loading, Milling, Mining and Maintenance to support operational coverage needs
  • Additional duties as assigned

EDUCATION,  EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Required:
  • High School Diploma
  • High level of safety and quality
  • Ability to multi-task at a fast-pace (at times), work in outside conditions during all seasons, climb multi-levels by stairs & ladders, work from elevated platforms, use hand tools (shovel, hammer, wrenches, etc.)
  • Good problem-solving skills
• Preferred:
  • Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) Knowledge
  • Forklift experience
  • Computer Software
  • Warehouse experience
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.), WonderWare or equivalent equipment process software, JD Edwards (JDE)

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.