Employee in this position is responsible for monitoring flow process in the Wet and /or Dry Plant, document temperatures, moisture levels, and making modifications as needed to meet production specifications. Uses on-board computer and automated equipment. Requires knowledge of hands-on operations, including truck load-out, logs for particulate monitors, pressure drop readings and dust control.

Key Accountabilities

• Accurately conduct pre-shift inspections daily
• Inspects process area and equipment prior to beginning of shift and document as required
• Knowledgeable with decant belt and gate operation, conveyors, surge bins, dryers, screens, bucket elevators, dust collectors and other dry process equipment.
• Load trucks to specified weight using computer loading program
• Collect sand, sieve, size and test for turbidity. For quality control and assurance
• Visually inspect trucks from on top; looking for any contamination. Contamination could be but not limited to sand, concrete, asphalt, fertilizer, grain and resin dust.
• Record truck/trailer information on truck tickets accurately
• Ensure scale tickets are completed with appropriate information.
• Ability to work in high stress, fast paced environment
• Responsible for general housekeeping throughout loadout, conveyors, and silos using dingo, skid steer, brush, and brooms/shovels.
• Communicate with truck drivers as required.
• May perform some maintenance and housekeeping tasks as required to include screen and filter maintenance.
• Makes any necessary process and/or control adjustments to meet production targets or product quality specifications.
• Work with Team Lead Operator for production planning.
• Adheres to all Gen6 Proppants safety and environmental requirements and participates in program development and reviews.
• Perform duties in compliance with all associated regulations (MSHA, OSHA, etc.) which include documentation and reporting for each regulation.
• Collects operating data and records data on daily log sheets whether paper or computer files.
• May operate other plants and equipment as required.
• Performs special projects and job-related duties as assigned.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality at all times, including the ability to recognize saturations in which confidentiality is required.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with company managers, coworkers, clients, contractors, vendors and the public.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Knowledge in silica sand mine, MSHA Part 49, OSHA regulation and compliance.
• Knowledge of dry sand mine process flow including experience with all mining equipment in operations.

Other Requirements:

• Good communication skills
• Must have valid driver’s license