Loadout Operator - Kermit, TX (West Texas)

Job 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 Loadout position requires an understanding of all equipment, job duties, and personnel involved in ensuring proper loading of product from the mine silos to trucks. The position is primarily responsible for facilitating the loadout process of customer and third-party trucks. 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.

Opens hatches and inspects in-bound trucks in preparation for loadout.

Interfaces with drivers including effectively communicating electronic swipe card process, inspecting in-bound containers for contaminants, and troubleshooting purchase order issues including elevating to supervisor when appropriate.

Connects spouts to hatches and, following purchase order parameters, correctly loads trucks and directs to out-bound gates.

Assists out-bound drivers with relevant issues and ensure efficient flow of traffic out of loadout area.

Communicates with Lead, and fellow Load-Out Operators to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Assists with general plant housekeeping including the clearing of waste sand accumulation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Sufficient education to operate relevant computer software and complete written documentation and records; or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training that provides the desired knowledge, skills, and characteristics.

Must have basic computer skills

Must be able to use basic hand tools, measuring tools, labor tools.

Previous sand plant or oilfield experience is preferred.

Must have effective communication skills; ability to speak and write.

Must have 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.

Work Environment

High stress environment operating with trucker drivers

Exposed to the elements, heat and cold

Will operate at heights up to 18ft off the ground

Physically demanding, constantly moving

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 the 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 disability insurance following 60-days of employment

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 Loadout 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 Loadout Operator.

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.

Full-time