Heavy Equipment Operator - Vest/ El Dorado Plant - Kermit, TX (West Texas)

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.

The Equipment Operator position requires operation of various types of off-highway vehicles within the facility and other mobile equipment such as pit loaders, dozers, and excavators. The position is primarily responsible for operating off-highway equipment to transport raw materials to various processing stages in the facility. Other duties include transporting water to wet facility roadways and fuel to re-fuel equipment. This position will be expected to adhere to all safety regulations and practice safe operations at all times.

Perform duties safely and responsibly while always observing all safety and health rules.

Completes pre-shift inspections and JSA's, and interfaces with relief operator for any updates, instructions, and changes

Report any and all unsafe mechanical conditions to the Pit Foreman and/or Supervisor

Proactively maintain good housekeeping practices and preventive maintenance practices on equipment

Strictly follow all rules of safe mine transportation as regulated by MSHA; Must follow all MSHA safety guidelines

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

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

Prefer entry-level to intermediate experience operating heavy off-road mobile equipment

Prefer prior experience or proficiency in operating equipment maintenance software such as Cat, Komatsu, JLG Genie, Bobcat, Tackehuchi and Grove

Prior experience with crane operations, software, and maintenance a plus

Must be able to perform basic mathematical equations and use basic hand tools, measuring tools, labor tools

Must have basic maintenance and undercarriage replacement experience on excavators, dozers and skid steer, telehandler, and man lift

Previous sand plant or oilfield experience is preferred

Must have effective communication skills; ability to speak, read, and have a working knowledge of the English language

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 work outdoors and be exposed to varying weather conditions (i.e.: heat, wet, cold, etc.)

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, pull and push

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

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license

Must be authorized to work in the US and be at least 18 years of age

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 time off

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by candidates applying for the role of Equipment 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 Equipment Operator.

Iron Oak Energy Solutions 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.