Plant Operator I Dry

US Silica•Montpelier, VA

About The Position

Operates specific dry plant equipment, makes process adjustments, and performs routine maintenance. The role requires moderate supervision and supports safe, consistent production of quality material. The operator works with other plant operators, utility workers, supervision, and lab personnel to maintain workflow and product quality.

Requirements

High level of safety and quality.
Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent operation and safety record.
Ability to report to work consistently and on time and meet schedules and deadlines.
Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully and consider alternative solutions when necessary.
Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
Up-to-date knowledge of laws and compliance regulations.
Valid, active driver's license.
Ability to multitask at a fast pace at times.
Ability to work outside in all seasons.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders across multiple levels and work from elevated platforms.
Ability to use hand tools such as a shovel, hammer, and wrenches.
Good problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) knowledge.
Forklift experience.
Computer software experience.
Warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect and document the work area for safety and environmental concerns.
Coordinate with Dry Process Operators and Utility workers to maintain workflow during breaks, lunches, shift changes, illnesses, and vacations.
Coordinate with the Grinding Process Operator and Wet Section Loader Operator to maintain sufficient quantity and quality for dry process production.
Work with supervision and lab personnel taking samples to maintain final product quality.
Keep the dry processing area clean and free of spillage, used maintenance items, and trash.
Wear required personal protective equipment in designated areas and comply with applicable local, state, federal, and U.S. Silica health and safety standards.
Start up and shut down the section.
Adjust feed rate, burners, and dampers.
Obtain silo measurements and maintain silo levels.
Obtain and record required equipment values, including dust collector readings and exhaust stack vacuum.
Identify each piece of equipment in the section.
Operate dryers to minimize fuel consumption.
Operate and inspect the reject pump and discharge.
Operate and inspect the dust collector.
Enter correct information into the operations spreadsheet.
Clean strainers in the dry section.
Lubricate equipment in the section.
Un-choke the blue tank and reject boxes.
Reset exterior electrical disconnects for equipment in the section.
Replace jets in reject boxes.
Repair holes to reduce or eliminate spillage.
Check Sweco screen product for oversize.
Test Fe2O3 using the PortaSpec and adjust magnetic controls to control Fe2O3.
Test, standardize, and clean the PortaSpec.
Obtain representative in-process samples and, when necessary, representative truck samples.
When necessary, inspect truck beds to ensure there is no contamination.
Log truck shipments and direct trucks to the proper silo.
Perform additional duties as assigned.