Fairmount Santrol Crane , TX 79731
Posted 3 weeks ago
Covia is a leading supplier of minerals and material solutions to the industrial and energy markets. Covia's rich legacy includes many achievements across industries and capital success through partnership. Our ability to deliver the right product, to the right place, at the right time, is unmatched. Just as strong is our commitment to building partnerships that help our customers succeed.
Quality and innovation are at the foundation of Covia; but our real strength is our people. Covia employs a diverse and highly skilled team of professionals to convert natural minerals into engineered solutions for our customers. Every member of our team has a valuable opportunity to help shape our future and make a positive impact on the world around us through our commitment to the locations where we live and work.
COVIA IS COMMITTED TO EMBRACING AND PROMOTING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (D&I) WHERE WE WORK, WITH WHOM WE DO BUSINESS, AND WHERE WE LIVE. We strive to create an inclusive culture where diversity is valued and respected and where all feel included and engaged. We are intentional in our efforts to bring Team Members together and create opportunities to contribute their unique skills, experiences, and perspectives in the pursuit of Covia's business growth objectives. Enabling all Team Members to perform at their best while being themselves is fundamental to the Clearly Covia Values and Culture.
Covia is looking for a dynamic Laborer who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at its Crane, TX location. The Laborer is accountable to ensure the safe and productive operation of the 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.
The successful incumbent will have the following Key Accountabilities:
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
Comply with instructions given for safety and health of persons by the mine operator or a supervisor at the 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 efficient and reduces damage, downtime, and quality issues
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 the wet process, screen house, or resin plant
Perform systematic startup of blowers, wastewater 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
Maintain communications with Wet Plant, Loadout, Loader Operators, and Management
Maintain housekeeping in wet process, screen house, or resin plant.
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 wet process, screen house, & or resin plant equipment is properly shut down at end of shift if required, area is inspected, and any problems are reported to management.
The successful incumbent will have the following Minimum Qualifications:
Literacy in English, both written and spoken
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 contributions
Vacation+ Paid Holidays
Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long-Term Care Insurances
Employee Assistance Program
At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we firmly believe this lays the foundation of our success. Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality and respect within the workplace. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.
The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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