Maintenance 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.

Shift: 10 to 12 hours a day depending on workload. 

• 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM

This position is responsible for the mechanical needs of the plant regarding asset reliability and availability.  

Essential Job Functions:

• Safely perform and oversee timely mechanical repairs to continuously improve plant processes and equipment. Follows all safety requirements including but not limited to LOTO, Confined Space, and safety policies implemented at US Silica facilities.
• Responsible for plant TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR OF ALL ASSETS. Complete WO’s on schedule, establish good communications with operations personnel, Create project lists for their area
• Cooperate with other maintenance personnel to ensure a seamless transition of workflow. Cooperate with Production Operators to make sure that maintenance work does not interfere with the quantity or quality of in process or final products.
• Troubleshooting, repairs and adjustments to production and safety equipment.
• Performs preventative mechanical maintenance in accordance with established procedures.
• Plans, assists with planning, and installs new plant equipment. Duties include implementing capital projects, staying within both schedule and budget requirements.
• Fill out all needed paperwork to record completed tasks, request needed tools and parts and provide needed information to management.
• Documenting and managing system / process changes and improvements.
• Welding and other hot work
• Research and ensure critical spare parts are on-hand.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management or needed to continue effective operations.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills: 

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in Maintenance Mechanic
• Higher education or performance may be given preference
• A minimum of 5 years working as a maintenance technician in an industrial setting. Note: Management may waive minimum requirements for this position based on experience and/or other circumstances.
• Ability to work as a part of a team with co-workers of various skill levels.
• Ability to work from elevated spaces (man lifts and crane baskets) in all weather conditions.
• Ability to operate most equipment on site
• Basic computer literacy
• Math ability including fractions & elementary geometry
• Read blueprints and word documents
• Read electrical schematics and ladder logic diagram

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.