Load and Haul Mechanic (Agriculture)
U.S. Silica is a global performance materials company and a leading producer of commercial silica used in a wide range of industrial applications and in the oil and gas industry. 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, dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer and more efficient.
During our 121-year history, we have developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable us to produce and cost-effectively deliver over 400 diversified product types to customers across our end markets. As of December 31, 2020, we operated 23 production facilities across the United States. We control 489 million tons of reserves of commercial silica, which can be processed to make 197 million tons of finished products that meet American Petroleum Institute ("API") frac sand specifications, and 79 million tons of reserves of diatomaceous earth, perlite, and clays.
The Company is headquartered in Katy, Texas, and has an office in Reno, Nevada.
$1500 sign on bonus paid out over first 90 days.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Safe work practices.
- Work in a safe manner and promote safety among co-workers.
- Use and promote Stop Work Authority to prevent injury or damage.
- Comply with all safety & environmental regulations, MSHA & DOT regulations, and company policies.
Fulfill preventative maintenance program requirements.
- Perform general maintenance and inspection of brakes, drive lines, tires, engines, fluid systems and frames on L&H equipment.
- Perform PM's on a set preventative maintenance schedule.
- Keep records required for completion of scheduled maintenance and repairs.
- Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks and all other support equipment.
- Sample fluids.
Routine troubleshooting and repairs on mobile (L&H, Plant & Mine) equipment and support equipment.
- Order parts, oil, fuel and supplies to maintain productivity.
- Interpret information from operator sourced deficiency reports for use in troubleshooting.
- Clean parts, tools and working area.
- Cutting and welding with gas and electric.
Perform and assist with plant mobile maintenance as needed
Fueling and lubrication of equipment.
Operate equipment as required at the Plant, Mine, or Load & Haul.
Assist as a mine mechanic at the Vale mine site when needed
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
- Field of Study - Diesel Mechanics, preferred
- Class A CDL license with doubles/tanker endorsement or ability to obtain one.
- Two plus years of maintenance experience.
- Manufacturing or Mining Maintenance Experience preferred
- Strong technical and troubleshooting skills. Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Powertrain, Brakes, Electronics.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating manuals, maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred
- Ability to work with a high degree of independence and urgency.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to quality and detail required
- Ability to schedule and manage time efficiently while driving results.
- Must be self-motivated and self-directed.
- Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
