EMULSION MILL OPERATOR - Albina Asphalt; Klamath Falls, OR

About the role

This position will safely conduct terminal milling operations and activities to ensure daily production objectives are accomplished related to storage, daily inventory, transfers, manufacture, and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Provide a leadership role in assuring that work performed is done in a safe and environmentally conscious manner. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times. Report all safety and environmental concerns to the safety and terminal supervisor(s).
• In coordination with the daily production and maintenance schedules, perform tasks as scheduled in a safe and efficient manner while following all Albina Asphalt guidelines.
• Organize, formulate and prepare Monthly, Weekly and Daily Production Schedules (DPS) and material forecast sheets to conform to product receipt and delivery dates, manufacturing capacities and available inventory capacities within the emulsion manufacturing operations.
• Take a leadership role within the emulsion product line. Coordinate communication activities between all departments, Marketing, Operations, Transportation and Quality Control, to ensure customers receive the finest products with as much convenience to those customers.
• Monitor and record fuel consumption and controlled temperatures on all heating systems. Compare previous readings and report deviations to plans to the terminal supervisor(s).
• Perform daily quality control sampling and testing on an "as needed" basis and in accordance with the Albina Asphalt Quality Control Program.
• Perform duties involving preparation of shipments, bills of lading, and blender operations.
• Oversee the receipt and shipment of materials to ensure proper count, weight, and identification. For materials received, responsible for the accuracy, timely input, and maintenance of daily tank sheets.
• Advise terminal supervisor(s) and/or maintenance supervisor of “dead”, obsolete, or shortage of inventory and/or maintenance items to determine disposition.
• Gain a base knowledge of all products handled within the operations department, including storage and shipping temperature ranges, compatibility of products, and the safety and environmental considerations of every product.
• Gain an understanding in the physical operation of the terminal, including but not limited to the location of all tanks, capacities of all tanks and pumps flows, operation of blending equipment, advanced maintenance and repair of pumps and valves, valve and material flow patterns from tank to tank and tanks to loading racks, and valve and material flow patterns in both steam heating and hot oil heating system(s).
• Ensure that equipment, machinery and furnishings in all terminals are maintained in an organized, safe, and operable condition.
• Work closely with operations personnel and department managers to ensure that all maintenance and repairs are performed in a manner consistent with federal, state, local, and company guidelines.
• Conduct and/or delegate maintenance inspections. Provide a summary of maintenance recommendations to the appropriate departmental manager(s).
• Accept an “on call” role regarding assistance with repairs and/or trouble-shooting techniques at all terminals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.