What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wet / Dry Plant Operator 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.
To maintain and repair all heavy equipment and machinery.
Essential Job Functions:
- Inspect immediate work area prior to beginning operations.
- Start crusher, screens, conveyor belts, pumps, hydrosizer, filter belts, dryers, conveyors, and elevators in accordance with established procedures.
- Operate crusher and dryer and associated equipment in accordance with established procedures.
- Operate a front-end loader.
- Perform operating adjustments and repairs as required.
- Shut down equipment in accordance with established procedures.
- Clean-up and other duties as assigned.
- May perform maintenance tasks as required by management.
Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- GED or High School Diploma
- Good understanding of plant operations.
- Ability to work as part of a team with co-workers of various skill levels.
- Ability to work from elevated spaces in all weather conditions.
- Ability to operate the equipment required of this role.
Schedule & Pay:
- 12 hour shifts
