What are the responsibilities and job description for the Loader Operator position at EP Minerals LLC?
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.
The primary role of the loader operator is to load kiln dried material into the reclaim hopper for further processing.
Essential Job Functions:
- Operator will perform pre-operation inspection of equipment at the beginning of the shift and periodically throughout the shift
- Must be knowledgeable of, proper use and observe lock-out/tag-out procedures
- Operate loader to maintain the flow of kiln dried material into reclaim hopper
- Maintain equipment by performing regular preventative maintenance checks
- Assist with mill set up, screen changes, and clean up as needed
- Perform material density tests throughout shift
- Keep work area clean throughout the shift
- Monitor reclaim hopper and conveyor
- Discharge material into appropriate silo
- Operate dump truck when needed
- Report any problems to immediate supervisor
- In addition to the above, tasks may be added on a temporary or permanent basis as deemed necessary by management
Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 year of in similar capacity preferably in mining
- Must be qualified to operate loader
- Must complete 36 hrs of new miner safety training, First Aid, CPR, and receive refresher course every year
- Must be willing to adhere to safety rules and regulations
- Must be able to pass a drug test and remain drug free
- Must be willing to consent to a background check
- Must be eligible to legally work in the United States
- Must be willing to work as a team
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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