Plant Operator I Wet

U.S. Silica; Montpelier (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Silica in Montpelier, VA is seeking a Wet Plant Operator to operate and monitor wet plant equipment under close supervision, ensuring safe and efficient operation. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a mining/processing environment.

You will receive on-the-job training, work with cross-functional teams, and comply with all health and safety standards. This on-site position offers a full-time schedule and opportunities to grow within the operation.

Qualifications

• Must maintain safety and quality standards.
• Ability to multi-task and work in outside conditions.
• On-the-job training will be provided.
• MSHA knowledge and warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wet plant equipment under supervision.
• Inspect and document safety and environmental concerns.
• Cooperate with other Mine/Plant Mobile Equipment Operators and Utility workers to ensure seamless workflow during breaks and shift changes.
• Wear required PPE in designated areas and adhere to health and safety standards.

Skills

Safety awareness

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

Forklift experience

Computer software

Job description

Operates and monitors wet plant equipment, assisting with process control, and ensuring safe and efficient operation under close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge
• On the job training will be provided.
• Safety training.
• Quality System training.
• Front end loader operator training.
• On the job training will be provided.
• Computer
• On the job training will be provided.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Inspect and document work area for safety/environmental concerns.
• Cooperate with other Mine/Plant Mobile Equipment Operators and Utility workers to ensure seamless transition of workflow during breaks, lunches, shift changes, illnesses, and vacations.
• Cooperate with the Grinding Process Operator to produce sufficient quantity and quality to meet Dry Process needs.
• Cooperate with the Dry Process Operator to maintain sufficient quantity and quality feed to the dry section.
• Cooperate with supervision and lab personnel taking samples to maintain sufficient in-process quality.
• Will keep the mobile equipment cabs clean and free of trash and keep the mine shop area where greasing/refilling fluids takes place clean.
• Will wear required personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hi-vis, and hearing protection) in designated areas, and adhere to all local, state, federal and U.S. Silica health and safety standards.
• Understand the importance of Top and Bottom cutting.
• Understand wet section quality triggers (Coarse Sand, Iron, Phosphorus) Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High level of safety and quality
• Ability to multi-task at a fast-pace (at times), work in outside conditions during all seasons, climb multi-levels by stairs & ladders, work from elevated platforms, use hand tools (shovel, hammer, wrenches, etc.)
• Good problem-solving skills
• Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) Knowledge - Preferred
• Forklift experience - Preferred
• Computer Software - Preferred
• Warehouse experience - Preferred

Job Info

• Job Category Operations
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Route 677, Montpelier, VA, 23192, US (On-site)