Electrical Technician

U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life. With $1B in annual revenue, 26 production facilities, and industry-leading last-mile logistics for the oil & gas sector, we supply high-quality silica, diatomaceous earth, clay, and other materials to industries ranging from energy and construction to food & beverage.

As a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management, we are positioned for strategic growth in both our Oil & Gas and Industrial segments. For more than 100 years, our products and innovations have helped make the world cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient.

The Electrical Technician role focuses on maintaining and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment to ensure smooth Midland, TX plant operations. Responsibilities include performing pre-shift inspections, troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, and assisting with process control and automation. The position requires collaboration with production teams, proper documentation of tasks, and adherence to safety protocols. Additionally, it involves installing and maintaining plant control systems, ensuring efficiency and minimal disruption to production.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform and document pre-shift inspections on mobile equipment.
• Safely perform timely inspection, lubrication & correction tasks to continuously improve plant processing and equipment
• Safely perform and oversee timely electrical repairs to continuously improve plant processes and equipment
• Cooperate with supervising, facilitating, and assisting personnel.
• Fill out all needed paperwork to record completed tasks, request needed tools and parts, and provide needed information to management
• Clean up after jobs, put away tools and return any unused parts to proper storage areas
• Work with other maintenance personnel to ensure a seamless transition of workflow during breaks, lunches, shift changes, illnesses and vacations.
• Work with Production Operators to make sure that maintenance work does not interfere with the quantity or quality of in process or final products.
• Safety First Thinking: Use proper tools and repair parts, in a safe manner, to make lasting and quality enhancing electrical repairs.
• Plans, assists with planning and installs new plant electrical and electronic equipment.
• Performs preventative electrical and electronic maintenance in accordance with established procedures.
• Process control and instrumentations, to include computer network management, process troubleshooting, and project management
• Responsible for plant automation and control systems, including HMI and PLC systems, controls networks and equipment, MES, data collection and reporting systems and safety equipment and systems.
• Cooperate with Production Operators to make sure that maintenance work does not interfere with the quantity or quality of in process or final products.
• Duties include implementing capital projects, staying within both schedule and budget requirements.
• Documenting and managing system / process changes and improvements.
• Troubleshooting, repairs and adjustments to production and safety equipment.
• Train and mentor electrical staff.
• Performs housekeeping in immediate work area and other areas designated by supervision.
• Follows all safety requirements including but not limited to LOTO, Confined Space, SLAM, DBS, Serious 6 and all other programs and safety policies implemented at US Silica facilities.
• The Electrician will wear required personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety shoes, safety harness, and hearing protection) in designated areas, and adhere to all local, state, federal, and U.S. Silica health & safety standards.
• Duties include implementing capital projects, staying within both schedule and budget requirements.
• Documenting and managing system / process changes and improvements.
• Troubleshooting, repairs and adjustments to production and safety equipment.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• High School Diploma/GED
• A minimum of 5 years working as an electrical technician in an industrial setting, which included PLC, and 3 phase power systems training and experience.

FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Basic computer literacy
• Math ability including fractions & elementary geometry
• Read blueprints and word documents
• Read electrical schematics and ladder logic diagrams

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $32