Laborer - Crane, TX

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.

Iron Oak Energy is looking for a dynamic Laborer who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at its Crane, TX location. The Laborer is accountable to ensure the safe and productive operation of the drying and screening process equipment including conveyors, bucket elevators, mineral separators, screens, fans, and dryers to transfer sand through the plant to product silos while ensuring the products are within specification. This position is on a 1 week on/1 week off rotation.

Key Accountabilities:

Safety

Comply with applicable MSHA regulations as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and procedures applying to the worker or person that are part of a safety and health management system for the mine

If the worker has information that other persons need to know to fulfil their obligations or duties under the CFR, or to protect themselves from the risk of injury or illness, to give the information to the other persons

Take any other reasonable and necessary course of action to ensure anyone is not exposed to an unacceptable level of risk

Work or carry out the worker’s activities in a way that does not expose the worker or someone else to an unacceptable level of risk

Ensure, to the extent of the responsibilities and duties allocated to the worker or person, that the work and activities under the worker’s control, supervision, or leadership is conducted in a way that does not expose the worker or person or someone else to an unacceptable level of risk

Comply with instructions given for safety and health of persons by the mine operator or a supervisor at the operation

Work at the operation only if the worker is in a fit condition to carry out the work without affecting the safety and health of others

Not do anything willfully or recklessly that might adversely affect the safety and health of someone else at the operation General

Adhere to site procedures and instructions given by supervisors

Operate equipment in a safe manner which is efficient and reduces damage, downtime, and quality issues

Complete required paperwork in an orderly, accurate, and professional fashion

Assist with any continuous improvement projects as necessary

Perform all other duties as needed or assigned Operations

Perform pre-shift and routine equipment and area inspections; maintain safe work environments in the wet process, screen house, or resin plant

Perform systematic startup of blowers, wastewater system, screens, conveyors, dryers and elevators

Inspect equipment to ensure operating safely within parameters

Ensure sand flows through screens to product bins

Collect and process samples, record results and change operating parameters as required

Maintain communications with Wet Plant, Loadout, Loader Operators, and Management

Maintain housekeeping in wet process, screen house, or resin plant.

Ignite burners, startup feeders for dryers

Ensure sand is dried properly through dryers via gauges and visual inspection

Obtain, run, and record moisture samples as required

Communicate with Front End Loader Operator to identify potential feed issues to dryers: high moisture content; rocks; blockages; conveyor problems; etc.

Ensure wet process, screen house, & or resin plant equipment is properly shut down at end of shift if required, area is inspected, and any problems are reported to management. Minimum Qualifications:

Literacy in English, both written and spoken

Demonstrated experience contributing within a team of professionals to deliver against set targets

Demonstrated commitment to safety with previous experience in identifying and managing risks

Ability to operate computer programs

Technical training in pumps, computer systems, conveyors, or similar

Must be able to wear a respirator and other required personal protective equipment.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license

High school diploma or equivalent required Benefits:

Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental

401K with company matching contributions

Vacation + Paid Holidays

Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long-Term Care Insurances

Employee Assistance Program

Iron Oak Energy is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities based on work-related factors without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status. We offer competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive range of benefits.

This job description reflects the principal functions of the role and may not cover all work requirements. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet exceptional conditions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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