Description

U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. is a performance materials company with core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science. As a member of the Russell 2000 Index, the Company is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry, and in a wide range of industrial applications which enables us to continue to build on our 120-year track record as a large-scale producer and innovator by expanding our end markets and delivering great service to our customers.

Our 27 geographically dispersed production facilities controlling an estimated 627 million tons of reserves of commercial silica and 56 million tons of reserves of diatomaceous earth, perlite, and clays - we produce and cost-effectively deliver over 400 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, dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer and more efficient.

With over 1,500 employees world-wide, we operate on a platform of ethics, safety and sustainability. As we change and grow, our core values remain constant:

• We ensure the safety of our people and the environment
• We act with honesty and integrity
• We treat each other with respect and dignity
• We operate in our communities as good neighbors

The Company is headquartered in Katy, Texas and has offices in Reno, Nevada and Chicago, Illinois.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Mill Operator is responsible for overseeing the production of raw materials safely and productively. They will monitor and control all aspects of the milling process, including feeding raw materials into the mill, operating equipment to break down these materials into smaller pieces, and removing unwanted byproducts from the final product. To perform all operations in accordance with established US Silica policies and customer requirements; general manual labor; and related tasks as directed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift inspection on all production equipment during your shift daily and record them on daily confirmation sheets
• Complete pre-operation equipment inspection sheets for equipment used during your shift daily
• Follow all company safety and health policies
• MSHA, US Silica, Jackson Plant specific, 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 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 based on quality results

PRODUCTION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate industrial equipment to process silica sand into a quality product.
• Load tanker trucks with finished product.
• Conduct minor maintenance on all equipment (conveyors, chutes, bins, grinding, and separation equipment). Lock and Tag Out equipment properly.
• Complete daily shift production report (tons per hour, equipment settings, product grades). Production report includes workplace examinations as required by MSHA.
• Provide specific information on any maintenance or other downtime reasons
• Ability to use various computer software programs to monitor equipment operations, log stats in daily reports, process and print bills of ladings (BOLs) and certificates of analysis (COAs)
• Operate mobile equipment as necessary

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

EDUCATION: LIST THE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB. (NOTE: AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR EDUCATION LEVEL.)

Degree: High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: SPECIFY THE NUMBER OF YEARS AND TYPE OF EXPERIENCE AND INDICATE IF EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED OR PREFERRED AND LIST SPECIALIZED SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS JOB.

REQUIRED

• 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, and use hand tools (shovel, hammer, wrenches, etc.)
• Good problem-solving skills
• 5 Years of industrial process equipment experience

PREFERRED

• Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) Knowledge
• Computer Software
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.), WonderWare or equivalent equipment process software, JD Edwards (JDE)