Maintenance Technician

Job TitleAlpine Silica, a PF Holdings company based in Willow Park, TX, operates advanced facilities in key U.S. oil and gas regions like Haynesville, Eagle Ford, and Permian Basins. It produces frac sand and provides in-basin solutions to enhance efficiency for top oil and gas producers.Essential ResponsibilitiesPerform highly diversified duties to maintain plant equipmentProvide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine servicePerform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machinesRead and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and serviceDiagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustmentsPerform regular preventative maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilitiesUse a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing dutiesParticipate in the maintenance On-Call system with qualified TechnicianDetect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situation to proper supervisionComply with MSHA regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areasOther duties as assignedEducation and ExperienceA minimum of (1) or more years of experience maintaining heavy equipment, preferably in a sand mining plantHigh School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experienceAssociate degree or technical school equivalent preferredWelder certification preferredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesMust be able to perform duties in a safe mannerMust have strong welding hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills and experienceMust be able to work 8-16 hour shifts, weekends, overtime, and holidays as neededStrong communication skillsWorking Conditions & Physical RequirementsAll duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry and dustySafety-sensitivity positionAbility to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, stoop, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, push and pull objectsAbility to operate hand controls with both handsAbility to operate mobile equipment, foot pedals with both feetAbility to perform sustained overhead reachingAbility to work in cramped quartersAbility to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 150 feetAbility to tolerate working at heights up to 150 feetThis job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.We are an equal opportunity employer and do not make employment decisions based on a person's race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.