What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operator position at Titan America?
Overview:
Success begins with hiring the right people to partner with us as we grow and develop our business. People are central to everything we do. It is through their efforts and talents that Titan has been successful for over 100 years.
Titan Virginia Ready Mix has an excellent opportunity for a Plant Operator for Titan Virginia Ready Mix based in Portsmouth, VA. This hourly position will report directly to the Operations Supervisor.
The Plant Operator works independently and is responsible for overseeing all ready mix concrete plant operations, including but not limited to operations, maintenance, production, inventory control, safety, quality, environmental compliance and supervision of plant employees. The Plant Operator may open and/or close the plant and rotate to various plants as needed. This position ensures compliance with all standards, policies, and regulations for safe, environmentally-sound production of quality concrete products.Responsibilities:
Titan America, LLC, is a leading environmentally and socially progressive heavy building materials company located in the eastern United States. Titan America is part of the TITAN Group, an independent, multi-regional producer of cement and other related building materials. Our products include cement, aggregate, ready-mixed concrete and fly ash beneficiation. TITAN Group has a record of continuous growth since its establishment in 1902. It has expanded its production and distribution operations into 13 countries, employing more than 5,500 people. Our products protect human life and personal property, improve the quality of life, generate economic prosperity and connect society.
Success begins with hiring the right people to partner with us as we grow and develop our business. People are central to everything we do. It is through their efforts and talents that Titan has been successful for over 100 years.
Titan Virginia Ready Mix has an excellent opportunity for a Plant Operator for Titan Virginia Ready Mix based in Portsmouth, VA. This hourly position will report directly to the Operations Supervisor.
The Plant Operator works independently and is responsible for overseeing all ready mix concrete plant operations, including but not limited to operations, maintenance, production, inventory control, safety, quality, environmental compliance and supervision of plant employees. The Plant Operator may open and/or close the plant and rotate to various plants as needed. This position ensures compliance with all standards, policies, and regulations for safe, environmentally-sound production of quality concrete products.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure a safe workplace is maintained, following company policies and OSHA guidelines, by conducting and documenting appropriate training requirements for all employees
- Schedule deliveries and maintain adequate inventories to include raw materials, building materials, cement, fly ash, and admixtures
- Responsible for the safe, efficient production of ready-mix concrete using an automated computerized batching system
- Maintain a consistent batching sequence and monitor scale and gate accuracy
- Ensure that all products produced meet or exceed customers’ expectations regarding quality and service
- Ensure deliveries are made promptly, safely and efficiently
- Troubleshoot and resolve light plant maintenance problems to ensure efficient and reliable plant operations
- Inspect plant facilities, equipment and ready mix units to ensure required maintenance, housekeeping, truck cleaning and safety standards are being upheld
- Maintain plant in excellent condition, mechanically and esthetically to include loaders and mixers
- Ensure that the yard is maintained including under the tail pulleys and wash racks, perform housekeeping duties when needed including shoveling, washing and minor repairs
- Operate and maintain plant in compliance with all applicable environmental standards to include water management, air quality permits, wash out pits, treatment pits, and quarterly and annual water samples
- Prepare and ensure accuracy of paperwork resulting from daily business
- Follow all applicable safety regulations and policies
- Maximize equipment availability through the use of efficient and proactive preventative maintenance programs
- Use front end loader to load material from stockpiles and may oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment
- Utilize computer programs efficiently and effectively to execute the required duties to include Command Batch, Systech, and SAP
- Position will be utilized as needed at all locations
- Other duties as assigned
Experience:
- Must have or must be able to obtain VDOT Concrete Batch Plant Operator Certifications within 90 days
- Must have ability to learn the automated batch plant operation
- Valid Drivers license which meets company standards required
- High School diploma; college degree a plus
- Excellent math skills
- Proficient working knowledge of Computer and Microsoft Office products
- Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to perform and learn preventative maintenance inspections and scheduling
- Dedication to maintain the highest standard of safety in all aspects of the job
- Basic understanding of concrete characteristics and production preferred
Working Environment
- Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times
- Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required
- Working outdoors with exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold and other outdoor environmental conditions, constant standing and walking, climbing, working from heights and lifting up to 75 lbs.
- May operate heavy equipment as needed
- Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime
- Ability to pass pre-employment processes including criminal background check, physical and drug screen
- Travel between sites as needed
