I & E Electrical Technician

U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. is a global performance materials company and last-mile logistics provider and is a member of the Russell 2000 Index. The Company is a leading producer of commercial silica used in a wide range of industrial applications and in the oil and gas industry. Over its 120-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver over 400 diversified product types to customers across its multiple end markets. 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. The Company currently operates 23 mines and production facilities. The Company is headquartered in Katy, Texas and has offices in Reno, Nevada, and Chicago, Illinois.

This position is located in Crane, TX.    I&E experience a must.

Essential Job Duties:  

• Perform and document pre-shift inspections on mobile equipment.
• Safely perform timely inspection, lubrication & correction tasks to continuously improve plant processing and equipment
• Safely perform and oversee timely electrical repairs to continuously improve plant processes and equipment
• Fill out all needed paperwork to record completed tasks, request needed tools and parts, and provide needed information to management
• Clean up after jobs, put away tools and return any unused parts to proper storage areas
• Work with other maintenance personnel to ensure a seamless transition of workflow during breaks, lunches, shift changes, illnesses and vacations.
• Work with Production Operators to make sure that maintenance work does not interfere with the quantity or quality of in process or final products.
• Safety First Thinking: Use proper tools and repair parts, in a safe manner, to make lasting and quality enhancing electrical repairs.
• Plan and assist with planning and install new plant electrical and electronic equipment.
• Perform preventativE Electrical and electronic maintenance in accordance with established procedures.
• Process control and instrumentations, to include computer network management, process troubleshooting, and project management
• Responsible for plant automation and control systems, including HMI and PLC systems, controls networks and equipment, MES, data collection and reporting systems and safety equipment and systems.
• Duties include implementing capital projects, staying within both schedule and budget requirements.
• Documenting and managing system / process changes and improvements.
• Troubleshooting, repairs and adjustments to production and safety equipment.
• Train and mentor electrical staff.
• Performs housekeeping in immediate work area and other areas designated by supervision.
• Follows all safety requirements including but not limited to LOTO, Confined Space, SLAM, DBS, Serious 6 and all other programs and safety policies implemented at US Silica facilities.
• The Electrician will wear required personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety shoes, safety harness, and hearing protection) in designated areas, and adhere to all local, state, federal, and U.S. Silica health & safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management or needed to continue effective operations.

Primary Function:

The purpose of this work instruction is to define the functions and quality related aspects of the Rockwood Electrical Technician.   This work instruction highlights the following responsibilities, safety and quality impact concerns.

JOB   RESPONSIBILITIES:         

·         Perform and document pre-shift inspections on mobile equipment.

·         Safely perform timely inspection, lubrication & correction tasks to continuously improve plant processing and equipment

·         Safely perform and oversee timely electrical repairs to continuously improve plant processes and equipment

·         Cooperate with supervising, facilitating, and assisting personnel.

·         Fill out all needed paperwork to record completed tasks, request needed tools and parts, and provide needed information to management

·         Clean up after jobs, put away tools and return any unused parts to proper storage areas

·         Cooperate with other maintenance personnel to ensure a seamless transition of workflow during breaks, lunches, shift changes, illnesses and vacations.

·         Cooperate with Production Operators to make sure that maintenance work does not interfere with the quantity or quality of in process or final products.

·          Perform other duties as assigned by management or needed to continue effective operations.

·         Safety First Thinking: Use proper tools and repair parts, in a safe manner, to make lasting and quality enhancing electrical repairs.

·         Plans, assists with planning and installs new plant electrical and electronic equipment.

·         Performs preventativE Electrical and electronic maintenance in accordance with established procedures.

·         Process control and instrumentations, to include computer network management, process troubleshooting, and project management

·         Responsible for plant automation and control systems, including HMI and PLC systems, controls networks and equipment, MES, data collection and reporting systems and safety equipment and systems.

·         Duties include implementing capital projects, staying within both schedule and budget requirements.

·          Documenting and managing system / process changes and improvements.

·         Troubleshooting, repairs and adjustments to production and safety equipment.

·          Train and mentor electrical staff.

·         Performs housekeeping in immediate work area and other areas designated by supervision.

·         Follows all safety requirements including but not limited to LOTO, Confined Space, SLAM, DBS, Serious 6 and all other programs and safety policies implemented at US Silica facilities.

·         The Electrician will wear required personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety shoes, safety harness, and hearing protection) in designated areas, and adhere to all local, state, federal, and U.S. Silica health & safety standards.

Education:

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Experience:

·         A minimum of 5 years working as an Electrical Technician in an industrial setting, which included PLC, and 3 phase power systems training and experience

Note: Management may waive minimum requirements for this position based on experience and/or other circumstances.

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilites REQUIRED:

·         Basic computer literacy

·         Math ability including fractions & Elementary geometry

·         Read blueprints and word documents

·         Read electrical schematics and ladder logic diagrams

U.S. Silica supports a drug-free environment for the safety of its employees.  Candidates must complete and pass a Background Check and drug-screen post-offer.