Laborer - Covia Energy

Covia Energy, a leading provider of proppant to the oil and gas industry with a differentiated footprint of low-cost, logistically advantaged mining and terminal assets serving all major U.S. shale basins, is seeking an Laborer, to be based out of the company's Kermit, TX. facility. Covia Energy is in the process of separating into a standalone company from Covia Corp., which will focus on industrial silica applications.

The Laborer is accountable to ensure the safe and productive operation of the wet process, drying and screening process equipment including conveyors, bucket elevators, mineral separators, screens, fans, and dryers to transfer sand through the plant to product silos while ensuring the products are within specification. This position is on a 1 week on/1 week off rotation.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Safety

• Comply with applicable MSHA regulations as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and procedures applying to the worker or person that are part of a safety and health management system for the mine

• If the worker has information that other persons need to know to fulfil their obligations or duties under the CFR, or to protect themselves from the risk of injury or illness, to give the information to the other persons

• Take any other reasonable and necessary course of action to ensure anyone is not exposed to an unacceptable level of risk

• Work or carry out the worker's activities in a way that does not expose the worker or someone else to an unacceptable level of risk

• Ensure, to the extent of the responsibilities and duties allocated to the worker or person, that the work and activities under the worker's control, supervision, or leadership is conducted in a way that does not expose the worker or person or someone else to an unacceptable level of risk

• To the extent of the worker's or person's involvement, to participate in and conform to the risk management practices of the operation

• Comply with instructions given for safety and health of persons by the mine operator or a supervisor at them operation

• Work at the operation only if the worker is in a fit condition to carry out the work without affecting the safety and health of others

• Not do anything willfully or recklessly that might adversely affect the safety and health of someone else at the operation

General

• Adhere to site procedures and instructions given by supervisors

• Operate equipment in a safe manner which is most efficient and reduces damage, downtime, and quality

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• Complete required paperwork in an orderly, accurate, and professional fashion

• Assist with any continuous improvement projects as necessary

• Perform all other duties as needed or assigned

Operations

• Perform pre-shift and routine equipment and area inspections; maintain safe work environments in all areas of operation

• Brush appropriate screens before startup

• Perform systematic startup of blowers, water system, screens, conveyors, dryers and elevators

• Inspect equipment to ensure operating safely within parameters

• Ensure sand flows through screens to product bins

• Collect and process samples, record results and change operating parameters as required

• Check and maintain communications with Wet Plant, Loadout, loader operators, and Management

• Maintain housekeeping in screen house.

• Ignite burners, startup feeders for dryers

• Ensure sand is dried properly through dryers via gauges and visual inspection

• Obtain, run and record moisture samples as required

• Communicate with Front End Loader Operator to identify potential feed issues to dryers: high moisture content; rocks; blockages; conveyor problems; etc.

• Ensure screen tower equipment is properly shut down at end of shift if required, area is inspected, and any noted problems are reported to management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Literacy in English, both written and spoken

• High School diploma or GED

• Demonstrated experience contributing within a team of professionals to deliver against set targets

• Demonstrated commitment to safety with previous experience in identifying and managing risks

• Ability to operate computer programs

• Technical training in pumps, computer systems, conveyors, or similar

Benefits:

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits - medical, vision, dental

• 401K with company matching

• Vacation+ Paid Holidays

• Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long-Term Care Insurances

• Employee Assistance Program

Covia Energy is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities based on work-related factors without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status. We offer competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive range of benefits.

This job description reflects the principal functions of the role and may not cover all work requirements. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet exceptional conditions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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