U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a member of the Russell . 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.

Essential Job Functions:

Develop, lead, implement, and track programs/systems/processes/capital projects and equipment upgrades that improve equipment reliability/OEE (e.g., preventive, and predictive maintenance systems, precision maintenance techniques, detailed work plans and schedules, material recommendations, troubleshooting guides, repair plans, tracking spare parts, RCA etc.)
Continuously review and improve preventive maintenance task lists and processes. Perform failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) or similar failure mode analysis to develop appropriate equipment maintenance plans/strategies that include equipment checks, and preventive & predictive Maintenance
Study breakdowns and failures. Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis based on standardized trigger points, then implement corrective actions and improvement plans resulting from the RCFA’s
Champion world class Maintenance Reliability Programs that include lubrication, vibration analysis, oil analysis, alignment, balancing, etc.
Manage small to large projects as needed to meet and improve equipment safety, regulatory compliance, reliability, performance, and maintenance costs, to achieve desired product quality and production rates
Review inspection reports and analyze data to determine effectiveness, quality of inspection and appropriate inspection intervals.
Conduct field analysis of operations, investigations, evaluation, and reviews and provide feedback to appropriate functional groups including executive staff
Additional duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

7-10 years of supervisory or project experience in a manufacturing process environment
5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
5 years industrial maintenance experience with fans, material handling equipment (screw and belt conveyors / bucket elevators / airlocks / pneumatic conveying systems) 480-volt electrical distribution
Ability to comply with all corporate policies and the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA)
Ability to measure performance against company standardized KPIs and provide assessments, reports, graphs, and other analyses of maintenance performance on a routine basis.
Knowledge of mechanical design, machine design and manufacturing systems – ability to easily understand mechanical concepts and processes.
Knowledge of electrical, electronic, and digital systems and concepts (motors, controls, instruments, power distribution, etc.)
Understand complex mathematical analysis, calculus, and other mathematics for design and troubleshooting
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, process flow, P&IDs, and one-line diagrams
Experience with precision maintenance techniques and their practical application
Experience with CMMS systems computer skills (entering work hours, work orders, parts usage, etc.)
Understanding of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and Metrics
Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
Basic understanding of principles related to reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and 5S
Basic understanding of principles related to lean / Six Sigma
Work with a high degree of autonomy in a dynamic environment

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

Certified maintenance & reliability (cmrp) certification
Lean / six sigma green belt project leader certification
Knowledge of industry recognized and generally accepted engineering practices, as well as codes and applicable standards
ISO and related standards
Cost/capital analysis and justification
Speak effectively to suppliers, contractors, and employees
Write routine reports and correspondence
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization and information exists
Ability to communicate plans, thoughts, and rational with all levels of the company
Experience with IFS systems
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Strong technical and troubleshooting skills
Strong mechanical aptitude

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.