U.S. Silica

Job Details

Description

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.

At the direction of the of the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician B will perform a wide range of maintenance task. The Maintenance Manager may delegate the responsibility to provide direction to the Lead Maintenance Technician A or the Assistant Lead Maintenance Technician.

Monday - Friday (Day Shift) 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST OR (Afternoon Shift) 7AM - 3PM CST

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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
• 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
• Performs preventative mechanical maintenance in accordance with established procedures.
• Troubleshooting, repairs and adjustments to production and safety equipment.
• Complete WO’s on schedule, establish good communications with operations personnel

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• High level of safety and quality awareness
• Ability to work in outside conditions during all seasons, climb multi-levels by stairs & ladders, work from elevated platforms, use hand tools (shovel, hammer, wrenches, etc.)
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Previous maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Ability to guide and lead co-workers to perform work safely.
• Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) Knowledge
• Computer Software
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.