Laborer - Crane, TX

Iron Oak Energy•Crane, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Iron Oak Energy, a leading provider of proppant to the oil and gas industry, is looking for a dynamic Laborer to join their Operations team at its Crane, TX location. This role is responsible for the safe and productive operation of drying and screening process equipment, including conveyors, bucket elevators, mineral separators, screens, fans, and dryers. The Laborer ensures sand is transferred through the plant to product silos while meeting product specifications. This position operates on a 1 week on/1 week off rotation.

Requirements

Literacy in English, both written and spoken.
Demonstrated experience contributing within a team of professionals to deliver against set targets.
Demonstrated commitment to safety with previous experience in identifying and managing risks.
Ability to operate computer programs.
Technical training in pumps, computer systems, conveyors, or similar.
Must be able to wear a respirator and other required personal protective equipment.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Comply with applicable MSHA regulations and safety procedures.
Identify and communicate safety risks to others.
Work in a manner that does not expose oneself or others to unacceptable risk.
Adhere to site procedures and supervisor instructions.
Operate equipment safely, efficiently, and in a way that minimizes damage, downtime, and quality issues.
Complete required paperwork accurately.
Assist with continuous improvement projects.
Perform pre-shift and routine equipment and area inspections.
Maintain safe work environments in the wet process, screen house, or resin plant.
Perform systematic startup of blowers, wastewater system, screens, conveyors, dryers, and elevators.
Inspect equipment to ensure safe operation within parameters.
Ensure sand flows through screens to product bins.
Collect and process samples, record results, and adjust operating parameters as required.
Maintain communication with Wet Plant, Loadout, Loader Operators, and Management.
Maintain housekeeping in the wet process, screen house, or resin plant.
Ignite burners and startup feeders for dryers.
Ensure sand is dried properly through dryers via gauges and visual inspection.
Obtain, run, and record moisture samples as required.
Communicate with Front End Loader Operator to identify potential feed issues to dryers (e.g., high moisture content, rocks, blockages, conveyor problems).
Ensure wet process, screen house, & or resin plant equipment is properly shut down at the end of the shift if required, the area is inspected, and any problems are reported to management.