Job 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.

Job Purpose:

The primary purpose of the Plant Operator is to assist in the operation of the plant process, including operation of loading systems, wet process, and milling as instructed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Safety Responsibilities
  • Conduct pre-shift and post-shift inspection on all production equipment during your shift daily and record on daily confirmation sheets
  • Complete pre-operation equipment inspection sheets on any equipment used during your shift daily
  • Follow all company safety and health policies
  • MSHA, US Silica, Columbia Plant and all Task Training to be completed prior to the performance of your daily job responsibilities
• Environmental 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)
  • Follow and maintain all applicable standards related to Environmental Compliance.
• Quality Responsibilities
  • Perform quality checks while operating equipment on a scheduled basis to maintain quality specifications
  • Make adjustments to equipment accordingly
• Operator
  • As bulk loader:
    • Inspect all incoming trucks and railcars and determine if cleaning is required. Wash out trucks or railcars if determined it is needed.
    • Load all incoming trucks and railcars with correct product. For any railcar loaded, fill out the Data Collection Card with loading information
    • Clean any spills on or around trucks and railcars as well as the loading area.
  • As Wet Process Helper:
    • Perform all duties in Wet Process Machine Patrol checklist (including pump checks, reagent checks, etc.).
    • Clear any machinery malfunctions and restart as needed.
    • Conduct all in process control tests in wet process.
    • Collect all in process and finished product samples in wet process.
    • Clean any spills and wash down wet process as needed.
  • As Millman:
    • Perform all duties in Milling Machine Patrol checklist (including mill and separator checks, greasing, and lubing of equipment, etc.).
    • Clear any machinery malfunctions and restart as needed.
    • Conduct all in process control tests in milling
    • Collect all in process and finished product samples in milling.
    • Clean any spills and wash down milling as needed.
  • Working Relationships:
    • Maintain strong working relationships within the Plant.
    • Maintain supportive and respectful working relationships with all U.S. Silica employees and departments.
    • Maintain professional relationship with all contractors, vendors, truck drivers and site visitors

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• • High School Diploma or GED
  • Entry- level position. No experience required
  • Must possess basic computer skills

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 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.

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