Operator

.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 located in Reno, Nevada.

This position is located in Columbia, SC.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The primary purpose of the Plant Operator is to assist in the operation of the plant process, including operation of loading systems, wet process, and milling as instructed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• As bulk loader:

• Inspect all incoming trucks and railcars and determine if cleaning is required. Wash out trucks or railcars if determined it is needed.

• Load all incoming trucks and railcars with correct product. For any railcar loaded, fill out the Data Collection Card with loading information

• Clean any spills on or around trucks and railcars as well as the loading area

• As Wet Process Helper:

• Perform all duties in Wet Process Machine Patrol checklist (including pump checks, reagent checks, etc).

• Clear any machinery malfunctions and restart as needed

• Conduct all in process control tests in wet process

• Collect all in process and finished product samples in wet process

• Clean any spills and wash down wet process as needed

• As Millman:

• Perform all duties in Milling Machine Patrol checklist (including mill and separator checks, greasing and lubing of equipment, etc).

• Clear any machinery malfunctions and restart as needed

• Conduct all in process control tests in milling

• Collect all in process and finished product samples in milling

• Clean any spills and wash down milling as needed

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Maintain strong working relationships within the Plant.

• Maintain supportive and respectful working relationships with all U.S. Silica employees and departments.

• Maintain professional relationship with all contractors, vendors, truck drivers and site visitors.

EXPERIENCE:

• Entry-level position. No experience necessary

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent

SKILLS/ABILITY/OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Must possess basic computer skills

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• None

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.