Maintenance Supervisor at US Silica Company in Ottawa, Illinois

Job Description:

U.S. Silica is a global performance materials company and a leading producer of commercial silica that is used in a variety of industrial applications and the oil and gas industry. U.S. Silica’s wholly owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics®. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics® is an innovative leader in proppant storage, handling, and well-site delivery, dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer and more efficient.

During our 122- year history, we have developed strengths in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable us to produce and cost-effectively deliver over 400 diversified product types to customers across our end markets. Our employees accept challenges, grow as a team, and value working hard and dedication to achieve a common goal. We operate 27 production facilities across the United States and control millions of tons of commercial silica reserves and other materials that are used to produce products that meet American Petroleum Institute ("API") frac sand specifications.

Assist the Maintenance Manager in directing and coordinating the activities of workers engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment, and in the maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems of mill, industrial plant, or other establishment by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Job Functions:

• Directly supervises employees in the maintenance department. Assign mechanical and electrical man-hours using input from Ottawa’s weekly Maintenance Plan to maximize wrench time and minimize the impact on plant production.  Direct training and indoctrination of workers to improve work performance and acquaint workers with company policies and procedures.  Conduct routine training sessions with the maintenance group. 


• Routine inspection of all machinery and equipment. Participate in the improvement and growth of the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program in IFS based on equipment failure and quality issues.


• Coordinate activities of workers fabricating or modifying machines, tools, or equipment to manufacture new products or improve existing products.


• Implement new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials. Supports Maintenance Coordinators effort to establish and maintain proper inventory controls.  Confer with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions and equipment. 


• Direct maintenance actives on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, electric power, gas, and air required for operations.


• Other duties as assigned


• Supervises employees in department

Required Education, Experience, and Skills: 

• High School Diploma
  Or general education degree (GED); or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• The Maintenance Supervisor must have a demonstrated record of accomplishment in a manufacturing culture focused on safety, reliability, and process improvement. Ideally this experience will include industrial minerals processing or continuous process manufacturing. Experience should include a minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a leadership capacity.


• The ability to blend coaching and managing to effectively drive improved results, develop followers and strengthen the operation team.


• Exceptional organizational skills.


• Passion for results and demand for excellence.


• Computer skills particularly with Microsoft and ERP applications.


• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence


• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.


• Ability to work in confined as spaces and elevated locations.
  

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