Electrician 1

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 Lovelock, NV

PURPOSE OF JOB

The Electrician I is responsible for maintaining, installing and repairing electrical systems, apparatus, electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment as well as troubleshooting and resolving electrical problems throughout the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• General plant cleanup, including but not limited to, sweeping with push broom and vacuuming warehouse floors, emptying all hoppers and taking waste to the landfill.
• Accept any emergency callouts which fall within the range of skills of the electrician or as requested by US Silica
• Operate instruments, electrical tools and equipment as required to make or repair parts and equipment
• Operate mobile equipment as required
• Ensures operation of machinery and equipment by ensuring the completion of preventive maintenance requirements follows diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturer’s instructions and engineering specifications
• Designs, builds, installs and repairs electrical circuits for tools and plant equipment. Test electronic circuits to locate defects using instruments, such as, digital volt meters and/or analog testing equipment.  Learn to inspect, dismantle, clean, troubleshoot, repair, adjust, replace, erect and maintain equipment through the plant
• Test all plant instruments which could include pneumatics, flow, pressure, temperature and level
• Comply with all safety and environmental regulations
• Have a complete knowledge of the operation and trouble-shooting of all electrical equipment and circuits in the plant and to acquire the same knowledge of any new electrical equipment or systems added to the plant
• Provide and maintain a large enough set of tools to make efficient repairs to electrical equipment. The size of this set is to be determined by the maintenance manager
• Must be able to identify equipment by its assigned equipment number, (an absolute safety requirement), to ensure proper lockout. Identification by the equipment physical appearance, location, and its representation on the mill flow diagrams
• Works with each department providing necessary electrical support to ensure day-to-day maintenance issues are resolved
• Maintain an electronic log of any highlights occurring during shift coverage.
• Conduct safety compliance audits (looking for unsafe conditions or unsafe acts)
• Properly complete quality records as required per the Quality Management System
• Maintain an awareness of the Quality Management System
• Attend extra training classes
• Assembles, installs, inspects, maintains repairs, modifies, troubleshoots, and tests electrical and electronic systems and equipment. Equipment may include; motors, generators, motor control centers, switch gear, lighting circuits, A.C. and D.C. variable   speed drives, solid state boards, electronic process control devices and electronic scales
• Troubleshoot motor circuits, wire, fuses, solid state contactors, solid state overloads, electronic overloads, thermal couplers, P I D loops, understand process variables, voltage calculations, electrical blue prints etc..
• Responsible for the proper maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment.

Job Skills:

• 5+ years in a process manufacturing environment;
• 0-3 years electrical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrates experience and ability in mechanical, electrical and electronic maintenance troubleshooting techniques; Allen Bradley and other PLC experience required

Ability:

• Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of mechanical/electrical principles/concepts;
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality
• The ability to work with a high degree of independence
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal);
• The ability to work in a fast paced environment (multi-tasking skills a must);
• The ability to calculate figures such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume and algebra
• Good attention to quality and detail
• Computer skills – experience with IFS or other ERP systems preferred

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.