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 in Reno, Nevada.
The Mine Oiler position is based at our Drewsey, Oregon mine site and is primarily responsible for the fueling and lubrication of mining, and the loading and hauling equipment in order to meet production needs in a safe and efficient manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work in a safe manner.
- Fueling and lubrication of mine equipment (haul trucks, excavators, graders, water trucks, etc.)
- Fulfill preventative maintenance program requirements for equipment.
- Perform PM's on a set preventative maintenance schedule.
- Keep records required for completion of scheduled maintenance.
- Sample fluids.
- Troubleshooting and repairs on mobile mining/hauling equipment.
- Clean parts, tools and working area.
Other Requirements:
- Good communications skills with radios, phones, oral, and written.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- Work with limited or no direct supervision.