Plant Operator

Job Summary

About the role

Candidate will be expected to operate equipment with a high degree of competence, skill and proficiency. Performs start-up and shutdown procedures and monitors feed and materials flow and equipment settings throughout assigned responsibility area paying special attention to monitoring equipment and making adjustments as required to maximize production and to provide a quality product.

Responsibilities

• Operates processing plant and auxiliary units.
• Observes control panel gauges, dials, and operation of machinery to ensure conformance to processing specifications.
• Maintains switch house equipment.
• Affords assistance with plant inspections and repair and maintenance of plant equipment as required.
• Lubricates and may perform some repair work to crusher system.
• Performs housekeeping duties around crusher area, including shoveling, removing spilled aggregate material, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.

Requirements

• Attention to Detail - Ability to thoroughly and accurately complete tasks; meticulous and precise when handling information, and is critical in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and integrity of the results.
• Communication Skills - Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, while actively listening and adapting the message to the audience.
• Decision Making - Makes informed, effective, and timely decisions by evaluating available information, considering potential outcomes, and choosing the best course of action; analyzes options, weighs risks and benefits, and uses sound judgment to reach decisions that align with organizational goals and values.
• Responsive - Demonstrates the ability to react quickly and effectively to changing circumstances, new information, or urgent requests, adapting approaches and priorities as needed to ensure timely and appropriate action.
• Technical Proficiency - Knowledge and skills in a specific field, gained through education, training, experience, and continuous learning. It combines theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and problem-solving ability. Technical proficiency is valuable to employers for innovation, efficiency and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate desired.
• Experience: Experience in the construction/mining/concrete industry preferred. Preferred experience in operating plant crusher. Mechanical repair skills preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Mechanical skills preferred. Must be able to perform repetitive work on a continuous basis. Must have strong working knowledge of process control systems. Must be mechanically inclined and have ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems in relation to plant operations. Must have ability to effectively communicate in English, including reading and writing related to computer.

Benefits

Should be able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; grip, climb vertical access ladders, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, or pull, push, as well as, bend and lift 50 pounds. Must be able to work in outdoor weather conditions of heat and cold. May be subject to wearing a respirator. Must be able to work required overtime which may include hours of up to or beyond scheduled hours.

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