U.S. Silica
Producer of commercial silica and industrial mineral products.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1900
- Employees
- 1,800
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Bryan Shinn
- Type
- Private
- Funding
- Private Equity · 2024
- Subsidiaries
- EP Minerals, SandBox Logistics
About
U.S. Silica is a global performance materials company and a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Founded in the late 1800s, the company has built its reputation over more than 120 years of operating history, developing core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver over 800 diversified products to customers across diverse end markets. The company's wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals, an industry leader in producing products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays and non-activated clays, and SandBox Logistics, a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer and more efficient. U.S. Silica operates 27 mines and processing facilities across the United States, serving industries including building products, chemicals, fillers and extenders, filtration, foundry, glass, oil and gas, recreation and testing. The company is headquartered in Katy, Texas, and is committed to innovation, quality and sustainability in the industrial minerals industry.
Open positions
Production Supervisor
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and directing the hourly workforce while overseeing daily plant operations. This role plans and schedules production and mining activities to achieve production…
Operations Manager
The Operations Manager is to provide professional leadership and direction to the plant. The Operations Manager is responsible for coordinating the production of the plant, including quality, shipping, mine, and…
Process Engineer
The Process Engineer position is a key contributor to the continuous improvement engineering and plant operations teams. This position is responsible for improving the plant’s operating processes as well as planning…
Maintenance Technician B
The Maintenance B assists maintenance mechanics, electricians, and mobile techs as needed in the repairs and maintenance of plant machinery, equipment, structures, tools and facilities as needed to meet production…
Maintenance Manager
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing all equipment and facility maintenance activities at the mining operation. This role ensures that production equipment, fleet vehicles, and…
