Maintenance Supervisor

U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 124-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 800 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 26 operating mines and processing facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across the United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.

Assist the Maintenance Manager in directing and coordinating the activities of workers engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment, and in maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems of mill, industrial plant, or other establishment by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Directly supervises employees in the maintenance department.
• Assign mechanical and electrical man-hours using input from Pacific’s weekly Maintenance Plan to maximize wrench time and minimize the impact on plant production.
• Direct training and indoctrination of workers to improve work performance and acquaint workers with company policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine training sessions with the maintenance group.
• Routine inspection of all machinery and equipment.
• Participate in the improvement and growth of the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program in IFS based on equipment failure and quality issues.
• Coordinate activities of workers fabricating or modifying machines, tools, or equipment to manufacture new products or improve existing products.
• Implement new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Supports Maintenance Coordinators effort to establish and maintain proper inventory controls.
• Confer with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions and equipment.
• Direct maintenance actives on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, electric power, gas, and air required for operations.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• High School Diploma
• The Maintenance Supervisor must have a demonstrated record of accomplishment in a manufacturing culture focused on safety, reliability, and process improvement. Ideally this experience will include industrial minerals processing or continuous process manufacturing. Experience should include a minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a leadership capacity.
• The ability to blend coaching and managing to effectively drive improved results, develop followers and strengthen the operation team.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Passion for results and demand for excellence.
• Computer skills particularly with Microsoft and ERP applications.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to work in confined as spaces and elevated locations

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.

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