Plant Operator I Wet

US Silica Company
  • Montpelier, VA
    27 days ago

    Job Description

    Operates and monitors wet plant equipment, assisting with process control, and ensuring safe and efficient operation under close supervision.

    • High level of safety and quality
    • Ability to multi-task at a fast-pace (at times), work in outside conditions during all seasons, climb multi-levels by stairs & ladders, work from elevated platforms, use hand tools (shovel, hammer, wrenches, etc.)
    • Good problem-solving skills
    • Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) Knowledge - Preferred
    • Forklift experience - Preferred
    • Computer Software - Preferred
    • Warehouse experience - Preferred
    • Knowledge
    • On the job training will be provided.
    • Safety training.
    • Quality System training.
    • Front end loader operator training.
    • Problem Analysis
    • On the job training will be provided.
    • Computer
    • On the job training will be provided.
    • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
    • Requires valid/active Drivers License
    • Loader operators experience preferred.
    • Inspect and document work area for safety/environmental concerns.
    • Cooperate with other Mine/Plant Mobile Equipment Operators and Utility workers to ensure seamless transition of workflow during breaks, lunches, shift changes, illnesses, and vacations.
    • Cooperate with the Grinding Process Operator to produce sufficient quantity and quality to meet Dry Process needs.
    • Cooperate with the Dry Process Operator to maintain sufficient quantity and quality feed to the dry section.
    • Cooperate with supervision and lab personnel taking samples to maintain sufficient in-process quality.
    • Will keep the mobile equipment cabs clean and free of trash and keep the mine shop area where greasing/refilling fluids takes place clean.
    • Will wear required personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hi-vis, and hearing protection) in designated areas, and adhere to all local, state, federal and U.S. Silica health and safety standards.
    • Understand the importance of Top and Bottom cutting.
    • Understand wet section quality triggers (Coarse Sand, Iron, Phosphorus) Additional duties as assigned
    • Knowledge
    • On the job training will be provided.
    • Safety training.
    • Quality System training.
    • Front end loader operator training.
    • Problem Analysis
    • On the job training will be provided.
    • Computer
    • On the job training will be provided.
    • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
    • Requires valid/active Drivers License
    • Loader operators experience preferred.
    • Inspect and document work area for safety/environmental concerns.
    • Cooperate with other Mine/Plant Mobile Equipment Operators and Utility workers to ensure seamless transition of workflow during breaks, lunches, shift changes, illnesses, and vacations.
    • Cooperate with the Grinding Process Operator to produce sufficient quantity and quality to meet Dry Process needs.
    • Cooperate with the Dry Process Operator to maintain sufficient quantity and quality feed to the dry section.
    • Cooperate with supervision and lab personnel taking samples to maintain sufficient in-process quality.
    • Will keep the mobile equipment cabs clean and free of trash and keep the mine shop area where greasing/refilling fluids takes place clean.
    • Will wear required personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hi-vis, and hearing protection) in designated areas, and adhere to all local, state, federal and U.S. Silica health and safety standards.
    • Understand the importance of Top and Bottom cutting.
    • Understand wet section quality triggers (Coarse Sand, Iron, Phosphorus) Additional duties as assigned

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMontpelier, VA

    Skills

    • Computer Softwareunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • Grindingunmatched
    • Hand Toolsunmatched
    • Mine Safety and Healthunmatched
    • Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)unmatched
    • Mobile Plant/Equipmentunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Control Engineeringunmatched
    • Process Qualityunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Specimens/Samplesunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched
    • Wheel/Front-End Loaderunmatched

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