Operations Superintendent

U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a member of the Russell 2000. The company is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 123-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 more than 600 diversified products to customers across our 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, and is dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer and more efficient. The company has 27 operating mines and processing facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across the United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas. 

The Operations Superintendent will report directly to the Plant Manager and will supervise all hourly production workers. This position will be responsible for all facets of a sand processing operation including production and bulk sand loading in both railcars and trucks in a union environment.
Moderate physical activity (stairs, ladders, some heights, and some enclosed vessels) will be required of the candidate and a half-face cartridge respirator required in some areas of the facility.  

Essential Job Functions: 

• Lead efforts to maintain plant compliance with all Federal and State regulations, operating permits, and US Silica policies and procedures
• Ensure proper training and documentation is complete for all employees, visitors, and contractors before exposure to the hazards of the operations
• Supervise the efficient operation of the plant processes and provide process troubleshooting support to operators as the technical expert for the process
• Identify process bottlenecks and causes of substandard performance and lead correction efforts
• Plans and schedules operations in conjunction with maintenance to meet sales requirements
• Ensure shipped product meets all customer requirements including product quality parameters and freedom from contamination during loading or transit
• Manage the union workforce within the bounds of the collective bargaining agreement while fostering a positive and respectful work environment
• Takes an active role in General safety meetings/inspections and meets with MSHA inspectors/EGLE (environmental inspectors) as needed
• Assist in managing forecasting and budgeting of plant operations
• Assist engineering and manage operations capital projects
• Assist mine planning in long-term mine planning/quality management

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Minimum of 7 years of supervisory experience required in a manufacturing environment, mineral processing preferred
• Strong mechanical knowledge
• Represents the company personally as the face of integrity
• Collaborative leadership style
• Excellent problem-solving skills combined with a strong sense of urgency to implement solutions
• Demonstrate sound judgment in choosing a course of action
• Ability to work independently and take action to resolve problems without guidance
• Ability to communicate with individuals at multiple levels within the organization

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.