Cement Plant Operator (B Crew)

Under the direction of the Production Superintendent and the control room operator, the plant operator uses computers and sophisticated instrumentation to monitor and make adjustments to the system, including efficient operations of the cement manufacturing process. Responsibilities : Operate equipment including, but not limited to the Roller Mills, Kilns, Coolers and Finish Mills Monitor all equipment in the plant, such as temperatures, pressures and amp gauges interpreting gauges, charts and instruments to make adjustments as necessary Coordinate activities of operating personnel. Has the authority to assign routine and non-routine work Answer incoming calls in a professional and courteous manner and direct calls as needed Work in cooperation with Lab personnel in the effort to produce quality products. This may include cross training and running samples with Lab personnel to effectively learn the chemistry of clinker and cement products and by-products Accountable for personnel and equipment safety, production rates, emissions and other process variables as assigned Maintain accurate records of the kilns, finish mills and their auxiliary equipment Perform other tasks as assigned by the control room operator and the Production Superintendent Preferred Education and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have minimum 2 years of experience in cement production and thorough knowledge of the kiln process Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must be able to multi-task and make sound decisions in a very fast paced and demanding environment Ability to make decisions, troubleshoot problems and assist the CRO and production Superintendent Must acquire computer knowledge which includes, Windows, Excel, Microsoft and Wonderware Applications Must have strong basic mathematics skills : addition, subtraction, multiplication and division Ability to clearly communicate with all plant personnel in all areas of the plant using English Must be computer literate and have ability to learn new software Strong, courteous communication skills Team oriented, able to work in a fast paced environment Self-starter with ability to work with little or no supervision Ability to read and interpret gauges / dials and process video and make competent decisions related to processing equipment Must be able to work rotating shift– days, nights, weekends and holidays Ability to work with all supervisors and keep them informed of Control Room situations Must have leadership skills and the ability to fill in for the CRO if required Excellent work ethic – high standard of safe performance and production Assist in various labor activities during plant outages. Other duties as assigned PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Lift up to 30 pounds Visual acuity, speech & hearing, hand & eye coordination Walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, driving, and squatting to perform the essential functions of this production labor position Must use proper Personal Protective Equipment as required Must be able to climb stairs and ladders Must have good hand / eye coordination and vision to safely operate equipment Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions Pass required physical examination and drug screens WORKING CONDITIONS Works in all weather conditions including heat, cold, ice, rain and in high humidity and is required to work in all plant environments. Incumbent will be exposed to vibrating equipment and mechanical and electrical hazards and heights. . May have exposure to dust, cement, clay, gypsum, sand, diesel exhaust, lubricants, solvents, various fuels, etc. (See MSDS’s) In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including :

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Pension
• Salary Continuation - Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Options
• Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Educational / Tuition Assistance Plan
• College Scholarship Program - for dependent children
• Matching Gift Program
• New Auto Purchase Discount Plans At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.