QC Lab Tech

Schedule:  Friday-Sunday, 4am-2:30pm and Monday's, 4pm-2:30am

U.S. Silica is a global performance materials company and a leading producer of commercial silica used in a wide range of industrial applications and in the oil and gas industry. 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, dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer and more efficient.

 During our 121-year history, we have developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable us to produce and cost-effectively deliver over 400 diversified product types to customers across our end markets. As of December 31, 2020, we operated 23 production facilities across the United States. We control 489 million tons of reserves of commercial silica, which can be processed to make 197 million tons of finished products that meet American Petroleum Institute ("API") frac sand specifications, and 79 million tons of reserves of diatomaceous earth, perlite, and clays.

The Company is headquartered in Katy, Texas, and has an office in Reno, Nevada.

This position prepares samples for testing and completes laboratory tests as assigned.
Schedule:  Tuesday- Friday 4pm-230am

Essential Job Functions:

• Obtains samples for analyses.
• Prepares samples for analyses.
• Runs routine laboratory analyses.
• Updates computer database with sample analysis data.
• Capable of working in high places.
• Prepares written reports for work activities.
• Other duties as assigned or on an as-needed basis.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1-3 months' related experience and/or training preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Listens and gets clarification.
• Responds well to questions.
• Writes clearly and informatively.
• Edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Varies writing style to meet needs.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Presents numerical data effectively.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Inventory software; Manufacturing software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Must follow all statutory, regulatory and organizational procedures to protect the environment from hazardous waste exposure.
• Follow all Federal and State Safety Regulations, and company safety policies/procedures; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Aid in correcting unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Identifies and resolves problems in timely manner.
• Communicates changes and progress.
• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Completes work in timely manner.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Schedule:  Friday-Sunday, 4am-2:30pm and Monday's, 4pm-2:30am