What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Supervisor position at EP Engineered Clays Corporation?
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.
Essential Job Function:
- Direct, schedule, and oversee maintenance technicians and contractors. Provide training, feedback, and ensure adherence to safety and performance standards.
- Plan, assign, and follow up on preventative maintenance tasks. Ensure timely response and resolution to unplanned equipment failures.
- Enforce safety protocols and regulations (OSHA/MSHA). Lead safety meetings, inspections, and incident investigations.
- Collaborate with production, reliability, and engineering teams to prioritize maintenance needs and support process improvements.
- Manage spare parts inventory. Track maintenance activities in the CMMS system. Monitor work orders, labor hours, and costs.
- Identify root causes of equipment issues and recommend process or equipment improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Educations, Experience, Skills and Abilities:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Associates Degree mechanical, electrical, or industrial technology or related discipline preferred, equivalent work experience acceptable
- 4-6 years of Industrial maintenance experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role required
- Working knowledge of CMMS (e.g., SAP, MP2, eMaint)
- Familiarity with OSHA, MSHA, and other relevant safety standards
- Ability to read technical drawings and schematics
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Hands-on troubleshooting and repair capabilities
- Strong background in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
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.
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