Injection Well Operator

U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. is a global performance materials company and last-mile logistics provider and is a member of the Russell 2000 Index. The Company is a leading producer of commercial silica used in a wide range of industrial applications and in the oil and gas industry. Over its 120-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver over 400 diversified product types to customers across its multiple end markets. 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 a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery, dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer and more efficient. The Company currently operates 23 mines and production facilities. The Company is headquartered in Katy, Texas and has offices in Reno, Nevada, and Chicago, Illinois.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Start-up, operations and shut-down of all the various equipment associated with the Injection operation
• Operates the leaf filters and/or leem filters including opening the unit, cleaning the leaves, closing the unit and pre-coating the unit
• Operates the tube filters and replaces the tube socks, when necessary
• Operates the lamellas and enters the two-hour check sheet on the log sheet
• Properly enters the correct information on the two-hour check sheets and on the leaf filter log
• Follows the Emergency Well and Filter “shut-down” procedure, when required
• Follows all applicable procedures and work instructions to assure feed water for the Injection well is cleaned and ready for Injection
• Responsible to meet site safety requirements and quality and food/feed safety requirements
• Other similar duties, as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (if applicable or N/A)

QUALIFICATIONS / COMPETENCIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be familiar with the following documents:

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Matrix
• Safe Work Permits
• Lock Tag & Try Procedure
• Injection well permit requirements

In addition, the Injection Well Operator

• Must have basic reading, writing skills
• Must know how to perform basic computer functions
• Must have a home telephone listed with the Supervisors/maintenance planner.
• Must know the location of all the pertinent electrical disconnects
• Must be capable of reading charts and gages, then make any required adjustments to control the operation within the permit guidelines.
• Must possess a thorough understanding both of job related safety hazards and of the safe operating techniques for an Injection Well operator.
• Must know the physical location and correct operation of all the equipment located at the Injection facility.
• Must be able to troubleshoot the system

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Training will be provided per contract for thirty days
• Must be trained per ISO 9002 procedures
• Successful internal union-represented employee ‘bidders’ must meet basic skills minimum requirements pursuant to Article V Paragraph 7 of the agreement

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• MSHA 24 hours of initial training; Part 46 retraining annually - 8 hours.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (Check applicable box and note how often throughout the day)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing - 25% of the day - approximately 2.5 hour a day
• Sitting – 15% of the day - approximately 1.5 hours a day
• Walking/stairs - 40% of the day - approximately 4 hours a day
• Lifting - 20% of the day - approximately 2 hours a day - (up to 50 pound bags to chest level)
• occasional stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, carrying, handling or twisting - if needed to get the job done.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Degree of exposure to work conditions (% of time)

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Environment is processed water (wet and dirty)
• Environment is not controlled could be extreme cold or extreme heat
• Certain areas of plant are loud and hearing protection must be worn
• In all areas of plant approved safety glasses/goggles with side shields and hard hat must be worn
• Steel toed shoes are required

¨ Dirt: ________ ¨ Heat: ______ ¨ Cold: ________ ¨ Smoke: ________

¨ Water: ________ ¨ Noise: _______ ¨ Indoor________ ¨ Outdoor: _______

¨ Fumes: ________ ¨ Dust: _______ ¨ Office Environment: _______ Other: See above comments

Education

• High School or better