Industrial Maintenance Technician

U.S. Silica Company; Lamesa (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Silica in Texas is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support mining operations, ensuring reliability, performance, and safety of heavy equipment and site infrastructure. The role contributes to operational efficiency, equipment uptime, and adherence to safety standards.

Compensation includes $35.00 - $37.00 per hour with a rotating 7 days on / 7 days off schedule. Shift hours are 12-hour blocks, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, and the work is outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Proven mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and repair capabilities.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying seasonal and weather conditions.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, work from elevated platforms, and perform hands-on tasks.
• Ability to work at heights (including up to 80 feet).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on heavy mining equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical and industrial systems.
• Install new equipment, machinery, and facilities using blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Maintain equipment, facilities, and machinery in accordance with established schedules and procedures.
• Determine proper repair methods and materials to ensure safe, effective solutions.
• Hoist, transport, and position equipment using cranes, hoisting apparatus, and powered vehicles.
• Operate site equipment as required to support maintenance and operational activities.
• Perform welding, cutting, rigging, fabrication, and hoisting tasks.
• Safely work from elevated platforms, including man lifts and crane baskets.
• Conduct pre-task inspections of work areas and equipment.
• Work collaboratively with team members across varying skill levels.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MSHA knowledge

Industrial software proficiency

Heavy equipment operation experience

Job description

Join our team as a Maintenance Technician supporting mining operations. In this critical role, you will help ensure the reliability, performance, and safety of heavy equipment and site infrastructure.

Your expertise will directly contribute to operational efficiency, equipment uptime, and adherence to the highest safety standards.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, hands-on industrial environment while supporting large-scale operations and advanced machinery.

Pay: $35.00 -$37.00 per hour

Schedule: Rotating Shift – 7 Days On / 7 Days Off

Shift Hours: 12-hour shifts | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM / 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on heavy mining equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical and industrial systems.
• Install new equipment, machinery, and facilities using blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Maintain equipment, facilities, and machinery in accordance with established schedules and procedures.
• Determine proper repair methods and materials to ensure safe, effective solutions.
• Hoist, transport, and position equipment using cranes, hoisting apparatus, and powered vehicles.
• Operate site equipment as required to support maintenance and operational activities.
• Perform welding, cutting, rigging, fabrication, and hoisting tasks.
• Safely work from elevated platforms, including man lifts and crane baskets.
• Conduct pre-task inspections of work areas and equipment.
• Work collaboratively with team members across varying skill levels.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Proven mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and repair capabilities.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying seasonal and weather conditions.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, work from elevated platforms, and perform hands-on tasks.
• Ability to work at heights (including up to 80 feet).

Preferred Qualifications

• MSHA knowledge.
• Computer software proficiency.
• Warehouse or industrial operations experience.
• Experience operating heavy equipment (excavators, forklifts, water trucks, etc.).

Employer Description

U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life. With $1B+ in annual revenue, 26 production facilities, and industry-leading last-mile logistics for the oil & gas sector, we supply high-quality silica, diatomaceous earth, clay, and other materials to industries ranging from energy and construction to food & beverage.

As a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management, we are positioned for strategic growth in both our Oil & Gas and Industrial segments. For more than 100 years, our products and innovations have helped make the world cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient.

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.