Job ID: 523838
Ash Grove family of companies, including Ash Grove Cement Company, Ash Grove South Texas, LLC, Sapphire Americas LLC, Oldcastle Cement Holdings, Houston Cement Company, and Suwanee American Cement Company, is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.
To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com
Position: Control Room Operator Trainee
Reports to: Production Supervisor
Shift: 12-hour rotating swing shift
Pay: $25/hr
At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:
What you’ll be contributing:
To be responsible for all activities required for the operation of the plant’s central control room computer equipment as it relates to operating the plant process equipment.
- Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
- To assist production employees by directing, coaching, supporting and delegating as the situation requires.
- To start, stop, and operate all Production Department equipment.
- To oversee all aspects of cement production, including the starting, stopping operation and optimization of all process equipment.
- To maintain the quality of products within specifications.
- To ensure environmental compliance.
- To coordinate Quarry, Packing/Shipping and Quality Control Laboratory Department activities in the absence of the Production Supervisor.
- To operate all process equipment at the highest production level within permitting limits.
- The Control Room Operator daily shift tasks also include, but are not limited to:
- Directing the work of the Process Attendants.
- Coordinating First Aid care, accident investigation and/or reporting, and other emergency issues as needed.
- Completing all required departmental data logging and reports.
- Checking Objects, Work, Procedures- Checking equipment for correct operation. Checking equipment lube levels. Checking all materials are available for production processes. Checking and maintaining continuous material flows. Checking products for satisfactory production quality.
- Deciding- Deciding whether to refer a problem to a superior. Making quick decisions under time pressure. Deciding a course of action in conjunction with others. Deciding a course of action on own initiative. Making decisions after thorough evaluation.
- Controlling/ Directing/ Reviewing- Ensuring that safety precautions are observed and followed. Managing an unexpected situation. Directing action in emergencies. Following up with people to expedite work completion.
- Appraising/ Developing/ Learning- Learning new systems, methods or processes. Undertaking informal training or coaching. Keeping abreast of developments. Undertaking on the job training of others. Demonstrating procedures to help others.
- Analyzing/ Integrating/ Interpreting- Analyzing numerical information. Diagnosing problems in a physical process/ machine. Critically examining information for accuracy/ quality. Summarizing numerical information. Summarizing verbal information. Identifying faults in equipment.
- Informing/ Reporting- Providing spoken information about a problem/ issue. Reporting problems to supervisor. Giving instructions by radio or telephone. Contacting a manager or supervisor for authorization. Making a verbal report to a supervisor or manager. Briefing individuals on tasks or situations.
- Collecting Information- Watching an operation or process to detect a problem. Noting danger or warning symbols. Noting unusual occurrences. Listening to verbal reports from subordinates. Listening to verbal instructions from superiors. Asking questions to establish information required.
- Using Keyboard Devices- Using a computer for information storage or retrieval. Using an alphanumeric keyboard other than for typing.
- Facilitating/ Directing- Authorizing actions and work orders. Following up with people to expedite completion of a task. Requiring work to be performed to meet specification or required standard.
- Motivating- Creating a good team spirit. Encouraging cooperation between team members.
- Investigating/ Observing/ Searching- Asking questions to establish information required. Watching an operation or process to detect a problem. Reading a complex plan or diagram.
- Reviewing/ Evaluating- Checking adherence to schedules. Identifying patterns or tends within data. Diagnosing problems in physical process.
- Integrating/ Coding/ Estimating- Preparing statistics. Estimating the amount of raw material a process will require. Estimating the rate of progress of a process.
- Informing/ Discussing/ Interviewing- Providing clear written, verbal, spoken information about a problem/issue to others.
- Deciding- Making decisions after thorough evaluation. Making quick decisions under time pressure. Mentally reacting quickly to emergency situations.
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor
To succeed in this position, you will need:
- Associate's or Post Secondary Degree is preferred
- Minimum of 1-3 of job related work experience preferred
- Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
- Ability to perform physical tasks that include walking, climbing equipment, working within confined spaces.
- Mechanical, Welding and Machinist skills, preferred.
- Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions and tolerate extreme heat and cold temperatures.
- Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 75lbs
What to expect in a cement environment:
Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations of up to 250 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure.
What’s next for you?
We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies.
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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