Agricultural Equipment, Computer Skills, Computer Software, Construction, Construction Equipment, Energy Efficiency, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Food and Beverage Industry, Forklift, Hand Tools, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Legal, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Logistics, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Mobile Plant/Equipment, Multitasking, Oil and Gas, Operational Support, Property Maintenance, Quality Control, Safety/Work Safety, Skid Steer Loader, Telescopic Handler, Warehousing
The Plant Utility Operator performs complex maintenance assistance, material handling, and supporting operational continuity.
U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life. With $1B+ in annual revenue, 26 production facilities, and industry-leading last-mile logistics for the oil & gas sector, we supply high-quality silica, diatomaceous earth, clay, and other materials to industries ranging from energy and construction to food & beverage.
As a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management, we are positioned for strategic growth in both our Oil & Gas and Industrial segments. For more than 100 years, our products and innovations have helped make the world cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient.
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.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Industrial mining experience and MSHA Certification is a plus.
- 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.
- Forklift experience - Preferred.
- Computer Software - Preferred.
- Warehouse experience - Preferred.
- Must have some knowledge of operating heavy equipment like farm equipment or construction equipment
- Must have mathematical skills and computer skills such as MS Office Excel or Word
- Must have mechanical skills and experience working with hand tools and power tools
- Must possess physical skills to lift 50 lbs. and willing to work in high heat area
- Shovels, sweeps, cleans up grounds, loads and unloads trucks, cleans sand spillage with water hose, broom, hi-vac system, and shovel.
- Niro dryer floor QC including washing and changing hot lances with slurry.
- Washes floors, windows plus bulk bagging, paperwork for trucks, and assisting maintenance when needed.
- Cleans, inspects, refuels, lubricates, and makes operating repairs to mobile equipment and other machinery.
- Operates all mobile equipment like Forklift, Telehandler, Track Skidsteer, and Snorkel lift Additional duties as assigned.
- Works in other job classifications as required.
- Shovels, sweeps, cleans up grounds, loads and unloads trucks, cleans sand spillage with water hose, broom, hi-vac system, and shovel.
- Niro dryer floor QC including washing and changing hot lances with slurry.
- Washes floors, windows plus bulk bagging, paperwork for trucks, and assisting maintenance when needed.
- Cleans, inspects, refuels, lubricates, and makes operating repairs to mobile equipment and other machinery.
- Operates all mobile equipment like Forklift, Telehandler, Track Skidsteer, and Snorkel lift Additional duties as assigned.
- Works in other job classifications as required.