What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journeyman Electrician position at U.S. Silica Company?
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.
Maintain, install and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, power equipment, and components of machinery and equipment, structures, facilities, power and control systems and tools following electrical code, manuals, specifications, schematics, and blueprints as needed to meet production needs. Troubleshoot and repair of complex equipment and distribution systems, involving work of a varied nature with minimum supervision.
Essential Duties:
- Perform all tasks in a safe manner. Be a role model and advocate for safety among co-workers
- Perform all tasks in an environmentally responsible manner
- Perform preventive and predictive electrical maintenance tasks as assigned
- Perform general electrical maintenance tasks as assigned by supervisor
- Perform general mechanical tasks
- Install and rearrange complex equipment
- Diagnose complex equipment failures
- Dismantle, repair and reassemble complex equipment
- Completes minor repairs of motors, drives, and electrical components
- Complete routine paper and/or computer work (work orders, work hours, parts, etc.)
- Assist supervisor, planner and manager in the planning and scheduling of electrical work
- Strong level of skill in the use of typical electrician’s tools, equipment, and inspection gauges
- Work from drawings, verbal instructions or sketches
- Use shop math on a routine basis
- Operate man-lifts, scissor lifts, cranes, and forklifts as required
- Able to operate production equipment as required
- Ensure shop areas, work areas, parts, tools etc. are kept clean and orderly
- Work overtime as needed
- Work on-call coverage as required
Required Education, Experience and Skills:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Oregon Limited Journeyman Manufacturing Plant Electrician license required; Oregon General Journeyman License preferred.
- 5 years of experience in electrical field; heavy industrial setting preferred
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong understanding of electricity and power distribution systems.
- Strong understanding of controls: start/stop, motor controls
- Able to start, stop and operate all equipment
- Good computer skills (entering work hours, work orders, parts usage, excel, and word)
- Good communication skills (written and oral)
- Gather and analyze information skillfully and with alternate solutions in mind when necessary
- Familiarity with working on ladders, scaffolds and in confined spaces/pits
- Strong mechanical aptitude. .
- Forklift, man lift, and scissor lift experience preferred, but not required.
- PLC knowledge preferred
- Comply with all corporate policies and the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) while working.
- Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane, solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts, such as, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.
- Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources
- Strong attention to detail
- Possess an excellent safety record
- Consistently at work and on time
- Desire for continuing education in electronics, PLC, etc.
- Meet schedules and deadlines on time
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt to changes in the work environment
- Able to work varied shifts
- Ability to work on-call as required
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.