Dry Plant Manager - Frac Sand Processing Plant
About The Position
The Dry Plant Manager runs the dry processing side of a frac sand facility, overseeing drying, screening, conveying, storage, loadout, and finished product quality. The role leads the dry plant team, coordinates maintenance, and works with Wet Plant Operations, Quality Control, and Logistics to meet production goals and customer specifications. The manager oversees daily operations and equipment performance, develops operators, monitors production and product quality, ensures regulatory and safety compliance, and maintains accurate operating records. The position also focuses on efficiency, reliability, cost reduction, procedural consistency, and support for automation and equipment upgrades. Work is on site at an active frac sand processing facility, including the dry plant, storage and loadout areas, and a plant office. Shifts are 12 hours, with nights, weekends, and overtime as needed; the plant operates continuously, including holidays.
Requirements
- Five or more years of experience in frac sand, mining, aggregates, cement, or industrial processing operations.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- MSHA Part 46 training, or the ability to obtain it.
Nice To Haves
- Strong knowledge of industrial dryers, screening equipment, conveyors, bucket elevators, dust collection systems, storage, and loadout operations.
- Experience with preventive maintenance planning, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with plant management systems, maintenance software, and SCADA or similar process control systems.
- Additional safety or leadership certifications.
Responsibilities
- Direct daily dry plant operations, including dryers, screens, conveyors, bucket elevators, storage systems, and loadout, to meet production targets and maintain equipment uptime.
- Lead, train, coach, and schedule dry plant operators, fostering safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor throughput, moisture levels, equipment utilization, downtime, and product quality, coordinating with the Wet Plant Manager to maintain production flow.
- Ensure finished product meets customer specifications for moisture, gradation, and contamination, and partner with Quality Control on corrective actions.
- Work with Maintenance to prioritize repairs, schedule preventive maintenance, and improve equipment reliability.
- Maintain compliance with MSHA Part 46, environmental regulations, and company safety policies, including inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
- Identify improvements to efficiency, reliability, operating costs, and procedures, and support automation and equipment upgrade projects.
- Oversee finished product storage, inventory accuracy, and loadout, coordinating with Logistics to ensure safe, timely customer shipments.
- Maintain accurate production, maintenance, quality, and safety records and provide regular updates to the Plant Manager.
Benefits
- Company-paid medical insurance.
- Company-paid dental insurance.
- Company-paid vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid vacation and company holidays.
- PPE reimbursement, including approved safety boots and protective equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
