Control Room Operator - Seattle, WA

• Family Culture – We treat our team like family
• Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Paid Time Off - Regular full-time employees with less than two years of continuous service will accrue 3.077 vacation hours per pay period.
• Newly hired employees, upon completion of 6 months of continuous service with the company will be provided 40 hours of personal sick time off. 
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• 401k with 5% company match & profit sharing
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Training Provided
• Tuition Reimbursement Program - We'll assist with continuing education that aligns with your career goals
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, monitors the operation of the production processing line and equipment function through CRT interaction.  Responsible for plant equipment start-up and shutdowns.  Complies with all applicable safety policies and regulations.

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Monitors control room processing systems through CRT monitor utilization.  Adjusts processing parameters as needed to maintain product specifications as outlined by Chief Chemist.
• Successfully complete the Provisional & Certified Training Programs.
• Monitors and properly adjusts process parameters as needed to comply with required emission standards.
• Adjusts processing parameters as needed to achieve desired results as communicated by Supervisors and/or Process Engineer.
• Work closely with Process Engineer to insure the Process Expert is properly functioning. Properly communicate concerns/malfunctions of the Process Expert to Supervisors and/or Process Engineer.
• Effectively communicate process concerns to Shift Supervisor and Team Members as needed.
• Effectively communicate pass-downs to relief to inform them of operations during shift.
• Maintains required processing and emission logs.
• Makes periodic inspections of field conveyors' electrical gauges, bearing temperatures, oil temperatures, and other related equipment data.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, and related components.
• Analyze and troubleshoots the performance of equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
• Inspects and monitors positions of gates, valves, and chutes for proper operations and performs adjustments as needed.
• Inspects the pre-heater to ensure proper material flow and make adjustments as needed.
• Transfers raw materials as needed with mobile equipment.
• Operate Callahan Lift Truck as needed.
• Performs silo and bin measurements as specified by the assigned shift.
• Performs general clean-up activities as needed around machinery.
• Operate as Shift Lead as business needs require.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow all instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations as requested.

ISO 14001 Training Plan

• Minimum of 3 years of processing experience with responsibility for mechanical and electrical systems preferred in a cement or related industrial plant facility.
• Extensive knowledge of plant operations and processes.  Ability to operate programmable logic control systems, use general hand tools, and operate plant processing equipment in a safe manner.  Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.  Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.  Ability to perform basic math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.  Skills needed include logic, problem-solving, decision-making, and verbal and written communication skills.  Must be able to have meticulous attention to detail.  Ability to monitor all production processing functions to maintain efficiency and quality standards.
• Working requires walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, working in an awkward position, and lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds. 
• Ability to work at heights up to 250 feet.

What to expect in a cement environment: 

Job hazards include frequent exposure to dust, noise, extreme temperatures, and all weather conditions.

This position is classified as safety sensitive in accordance with WA Senate Bill 5123.

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link. 

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