Headquartered in Austin, TX with operations in Kermit and Monahans, TX, Atlas Sand is the leading provider of frac sand to the Permian Basin. We are proud of what we do – we have state of the art manufacturing facilities, high quality products, outstanding customer service, and exceptional work culture and a commitment to giving back to the community. Atlas was established in 2017 by a team of career oil & gas operators led by Bud Brigham. Since then, we've added top industrial sand mining talent and have navigated, grown and innovated our way through the recent ups and downs in the commodity markets. We're very excited about what we see in front of us, and we think you will be too – so come join the team!
The Conveyor Mechanic provides technical support for the safe and efficient operation of terminal and logistics equipment with limited supervision. Duties include but are not limited to maintenance and repair of equipment such as conveyors, pumps, and control devices. Troubleshoots issues, repairs failures of production and facilities equipment and ensures maximum efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Understands process flow and evaluates ways to increase operating efficiency.
Essential Functions
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Gathers technical information to perform the job.
- Performs equipment walk around and inspects and adjusts equipment; properly disposes of wastes.
- Understanding of MSHA and OSHA standards and able to follow in accordance with while performing daily functions of the job.
- Able to safely isolate equipment to perform repairs and maintenance, work at heights and in adverse weather conditions.
- Performs equipment repairs, changes out parts, checks the status of equipment availability with site supervisors, and follows procedures to pick up parts and supplies from the warehouse.
- Primarily focused on the tasks relating to the predictive and preventative maintenance programs. Tasks include but are not limited to: repair and maintenance of all conveyor machinery and equipment; repair or replacement of motors, gear reducers, couplings, variable frequency drives, pulleys, idlers, brakes, structure, belting, cleaners, take up systems, transfer points, dust control systems, lubrication of, and machine health as needed.
- Understands all equipment in depth from hydraulics, pneumatics, vehicle and machine repairs, with the ability to trouble shoot, analyze, and make quick responsive repairs without guidance.
- Responsible for all tasks related to predictive and preventative maintenance programs. Tasks include but are not limited to: repair and maintenance of all machinery and equipment such as compressors, and pumps; repair or replacement of control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters, as needed.
- Performs accurate measurements using analog and digital calipers, micrometers, indicators, gauges, and shaft/sheave alignment tools.
- Performs work order repairs.
- Performs light welding and cutting to patch holes in chutes and reduce spillage throughout the system.
- Coordinates and plans down time efficiently to maximize uptime of production.
- Able to set up operator welders, drill press, grinder, hand tools and other metal working equipment.
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential functions or the employment related responsibilities of the job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or employment related responsibilities of the job to the fullest extent required under federal and state law except where doing so would result in a direct threat of harm to the employee or third party or an undue hardship on the Company.
Position Qualifications
Competency Statement(s)
Skills & Abilities
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Sufficient education to make appropriate arithmetic equations and complete written documentation and records; or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training that provides the desired knowledge, skills and characteristics. Must be able to read and interpret drawings, follow routers, use simple math, and use basic hand held measuring tools.
Experience: Three (3) to Five (5) years' experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics and basic electrical repair. Must have experience in maintaining and repairing processing equipment and heavy equipment. Strong electronics experience with controls and drives.
Computer Skills: Basic computer skills required to use maintenance software to track and log maintenance costs. Proficiency with Microsoft word and Excel are required.
Certifications& Licenses
Courses and/or logged hours in the industrial maintenance field are recommended. Knowledge in equipment reliability and preventative maintenance preferred. Prior training and certification in the following areas highly desirable: welding certification, vibration analysis, electrical/mechanical, bearing training, conveyor systems, pumps, fans, screening equipment, and vibrating conveying systems.
- A valid state driver's license with no active violations within the previous three years