Plant Operator - Mansfield, LA Sand Mine

Plant Operator - Mansfield, LA Sand Mine

At DT Midstream, we’ve got the energy to achieve great things! DT Midstream owns and operates a diverse, integrated portfolio of midstream pipeline, storage and gathering assets, allowing us to provide a comprehensive set of midstream services to our customers across the Southern, Northeastern and Midwestern United States and into Canada. Our newly independent public company is an energy industry leader with more than 20 years of proven success.

Our focus is to be safe, caring, dependable and efficient in all we do.

Employee in this position is responsible for monitoring flow process in the Wet and/or Dry Plant, documenting temperatures, moisture levels, and making modifications as needed to meet production specifications. Uses on-board computer and automated equipment. Requires knowledge of hands‑on operations, including truck load‑out, logs for particulate monitors, pressure drop readings and dust control.

• Has knowledge of all equipment and all job descriptions of employees in the Wet and/or Dry Plants.
• Inspects process area and equipment prior to beginning of shift and documents as required.
• Knowledgeable with decant belt and gate operation, conveyors, surge bins, dryers, screens, bucket elevators, dust collectors and other dry process equipment.
• Operates equipment based upon established procedures: crusher, screens, conveyor belts, pumps, hydrosizer, filter belts, dryers, conveyors, elevators, and dryers.
• Maintaining inventories of feeds for the wet and dry plants.
• Collects sand, sieves, sizes and tests for turbidity for quality control and assurance.
• Maintains the operation of all plant facilities in accordance with operating guidelines and instructions, including shutting down operating equipment and tracking downtime events per company procedures.
• Using Front End Loader, loads sand into feed hopper and inspects equipment.
• Communicates with truck drivers as required.
• May perform some maintenance and housekeeping tasks as required to include screen and filter maintenance.
• Makes any necessary process and/or control adjustments to meet production targets or product quality specifications.
• Works with Team Lead Operator for production planning.
• Adheres to all Gen6 Proppants safety and environmental requirements and participates in program development and reviews.
• Performs duties in compliance with all associated regulations (MSHA, OSHA, etc.) which include documentation and reporting for each regulation.
• Collects operating data and records data on daily log sheets whether paper or computer files.
• May operate other plants and equipment as required.
• Performs special projects and job-related duties as assigned.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality at all times, including the ability to recognize situations in which confidentiality is required.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with company managers, coworkers, clients, contractors, vendors and the public.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• For Plant Operator II - 3 years of related experience.
• Knowledge in silica sand mine, MSHA Part 49, OSHA regulation and compliance.
• Knowledge of dry sand mine process flow including experience with all mining equipment in operations.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a criminal history background check and drug screening test and will be subject to random, for‑cause and post‑accident drug testing, in accordance with DTE’s policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately in oral and written format.
• Ability to prepare reports and logically present facts and information.
• Ability to read and understand procedural and safety manuals.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks and projects in a timely manner.
• Must be able to work independently, with minimum supervision.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

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