Wet Plant Operator - Crane, TX (West Texas)

Iron Oak Energy Solutions; Crane (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision and long-term

401(K) retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Iron Oak Energy Solutions seeks a Wet Plant Operator at our Crane, TX facility. You will oversee all equipment and automation systems to maintain product flow, perform pre-shift inspections, and ensure safety compliance in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on operation, basic maintenance, and strong teamwork. Candidates should be able to work any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as plant needs arise.

Qualifications

• Sufficient education to complete written documentation and records.
• Must perform basic math equations and use basic hand tools and measuring tools.
• Basic maintenance skills to inspect equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Previous sand plant or oilfield experience preferred.
• Effective communication skills with ability to speak and write.

Responsibilities

• Completes pre-shift inspections and JSAs and coordinates with relief operator for updates.
• Operates wet plant equipment and computer systems, pumps, valves and cyclones.
• Monitors processing rate and reports malfunctions to supervisor.
• Performs basic maintenance on wet plant equipment.
• Troubleshoots changes in processing rate and escalates as needed.
• Assists with general plant housekeeping and waste sand clearance.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Math basics

Basic maintenance

Shift flexibility

Ability to wear respirator

Authorized to work in US

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: WETPL001239

• Posted : October 29, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Crane Plant
Crane, TX 79731, USA

Description

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 Qualifications, 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 preferred.
• 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 age.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license

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 disability insurance
• 401(K) retirement savings plan
• 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 Electrician. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of candidates hired for Electrician.

Iron Oak Energy is an EEO Employer and E-Verify participating employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran status.

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