U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 124-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 more than 800 diversified products to customers across our 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, and is dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer, and more efficient. The company has 26 operating mines and processing facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across the United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the direction and coaching of skilled-trades maintenance crews in a union environment. This includes electrical and mechanical servicing and efficient maintenance of production machinery and equipment, physical plant, utilities and grounds in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policy and procedures. This position reports to the Plant Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures that equipment is properly designed, selected, and installed based on life-cycle philosophy.
• Ensures that equipment is performing effectively and efficiently.
• Ensures all safety procedures and MSHA regulations are followed by the maintenance group
• Establishes and monitors programs for critical equipment analysis and condition monitoring techniques.
• Reviews deficiencies noted during corrective maintenance.
• Provides technical guidance for the JDE CMMS.
• Maintains and advises on the use and disposition of stock items, surplus items, and rental equipment.
• Promotes equipment standardization.
• Consults with maintenance craft workers (i.e., mechanics and electricians and other maintenance personnel) on technical problems.
• Monitors new tools and technology.
• Monitors shop qualifications and quality standards for outside contractors.
• Develops standards for major maintenance overhauls and shutdowns.
• Makes cost-benefit reviews of the maintenance programs.
• Provides technical guidance for the preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Monitors the competition’s activities in maintenance management.
• Serves as the focal point for monitoring performance indicators for maintenance management.
• Optimizes maintenance strategies.
• Responsible for analyzing equipment operating data.
• Responsible for the entire maintenance function, including planning, supervising, and coordinating with engineering personnel.
• Coordinates closely with counterparts in other in-house organizations (i.e., Operations, Purchasing, Safety & Environmental).
• Promotes proper understanding of the maintenance function to other parts of the company.
• Ensures that all direct reports are properly educated and trained.
• Takes responsibility for planning, cost control, union activities, vacation planning, etc.
• Has responsibility for delegating assignments to the appropriate personnel.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent years of experience.
• 8 years’ experience managing a maintenance or engineering department within a manufacturing environment.
• 5 years’ experience working with CMMS or EAM systems.
• 2 years’ experience using JD Edwards ERP system.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills using various software programs.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience managing a maintenance or engineering department within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with CMMS or EAM systems.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience using JD Edwards or equivalent ERP system.
• Experience in dealing with budgets, forecasting and capital projects.
• Prefer experience with PLC’s, VFD’s and process controls.
• Prefer prior experience working with CAD design.
• Prefer experience managing in a union environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to give a vision to the maintenance department and to lead others in that vision.
• Ability to calmly assess urgent production breakdowns and quickly develop action plans.
• Excellent computer skills using various software programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to cope with multiple tasks in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to define a vision for the department.
• Ability to analyze business data and determine key performance indicators.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to determine a course of action quickly.

U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace. The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature and level of work as of the preparation date. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position. This job description may be modified at any time with or without notice.