Wet Plant Operator - Carrizo Springs, Texas (South Texas)

ZipRecruiter; Carrizo Springs (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in the oil and gas industry is seeking a Wet Plant Operator in Carrizo Springs, Texas. The role involves operating and maintaining equipment in a safety-sensitive environment, reporting to supervisors while adhering to safety regulations. This position offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(K) retirement savings plans

Paid holidays and time off

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform basic mathematical equations.
• Previous sand plant or oilfield experience is preferable.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Operates wet plant equipment including pumps and control panels.
• Completes pre-shift inspections and interfaces with relief operators.
• Performs basic maintenance on wet plant equipment.

Skills

Basic Maintenance Skills

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Team Player Attitude

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Basic Hand Tools

Measuring Tools

Job description

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Company Overview

Iron Oak Energy, a leading provider of proppant to the oil and gas industry with a differentiated footprint of low-cost, logistically advantaged mining and terminal assets serving all major U.S. shale basins. Iron Oak Energy Solutions, formed from the strategic combination of Covia Energy and Black Mountain Sand to create a premier frac sand mining company, delivering superior products and solutions to diversified oil and natural gas markets across North America. The combination positions Iron Oak Energy with unmatched scale, reliability, and deliverability to customers in all major oil and gas shale plays.

Position Summary

The Wet Plant Operator position requires an understanding of all equipment, job duties, and personnel involved in maintaining product flow through wet plant. The position requires hands-on operation of the equipment and the on-board computer and equipment automation systems. This position will be expected to adhere to all safety regulations and practice safe operations at all times.

Essential Functions

• Completes pre-shift inspections and JSA’s, and interfaces with relief operator for any updates, instructions, and changes.
• Operates wet plant equipment including relevant computer systems and control panels, pumps, valves, cyclones, density hydrosizers, attritions scrubbers, and flotation equipment; reports any malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• Monitors aggregate flow through the wet plant, recording and reporting processing rate.
• Perform basic maintenance on wet plant equipment.
• Anticipates and troubleshoots significant changes in processing rate and elevates to management as appropriate.
• Assists with general plant housekeeping including the clearing of waste sand accumulation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Sufficient education to complete written documentation and records; or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training that provides the desired knowledge, skills and characteristics.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical equations and use basic hand tools, measuring tools, labor tools.
• Must have Basic maintenance skills sufficient to inspect equipment and complete minor repairs as required.
• Previous sand plant or oilfield experience is .
• Must have effective communication skills; ability to speak and write.
• Must have a team player attitude with high-level of self-motivation requiring minimal supervision.
• Must be willing to work any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as nature of plant schedule may fluctuate.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and other required personal protective equipment.
• Must be authorized to work in the US and be at least 18 years of .
• Please note Corporate Housing facility is not available at this location.

Safety Sensitivity

This classification is a “safety sensitive” position as defined by the Mine Safety and Health Administration drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. As a “safety sensitive” classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.

Job Benefits

Iron Oak Energy offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation package for candidates when they join our team. Benefits enjoyed by members of our team include:

• Competitive wage
• Health, dental, vision and long-term insurance following 60-days of employment
• 401(K) retirement savings plans
• Paid holidays and time off

Disclaimers

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by candidates applying for the role of Wet Plant Operator. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of candidates hired for Wet Plant Operator.

Iron Oak Energy is an EEO Employer and E-Verify participating employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of , , , , , , , physical or mental , marital status, or veteran status.