Asphalt Batching Plant Operator

Gicar Construction, Inc.; Surigao City; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Gicar Construction, Inc. is seeking an Asphalt Batching Plant Operator to operate, monitor and maintain the plant for safe and efficient production.

The role involves controlling equipment, ensuring mix designs and temperatures meet specifications, and coordinating with QC on quality tests. Candidates should understand plant control systems, read production reports, and be prepared for shift work in a hot, dusty industrial environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, vocational/technical course or equivalent.
• Previous experience operating asphalt or concrete batching plants preferred.
• Basic knowledge of asphalt production, aggregates, and mix designs.
• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read operating instructions, production reports, and manuals.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with automated plant control systems is an advantage.
• Physically fit and able to work in a hot, dusty industrial environment.
• Willing to work shifting schedules, overtime, weekends or holidays when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control the asphalt batching plant and related equipment per procedures.
• Monitor production, including aggregate feeding, heating, mixing, and additives.
• Ensure mixtures meet approved designs, temperatures and quality requirements.
• Monitor control systems, gauges, temperatures, and material flow.
• Adjust plant settings to maintain output and product quality.
• Coordinate with Quality Control/Laboratory on mix designs and testing.
• Monitor inventory and consumption of aggregates, asphalt cement, fuel, and materials.
• Perform routine inspections and basic preventive maintenance.
• Identify and report malfunctions and safety hazards to supervisor or maintenance team.
• Maintain accurate production records including batch quantities and hours.

Skills

Plant operation

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Reading manuals

Data recording

Education

High school diploma, vocational/technical

Tools

Automated plant control systems

Job description

About the role

The Asphalt Batching Plant Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining the asphalt batching plant to ensure the safe, efficient, and consistent production of asphalt mixtures according to approved mix designs and project requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and control the asphalt batching plant and related equipment in accordance with operating procedures

• Monitor the production process, including aggregate feeding, heating, mixing, bitumen/asphalt cement, and additive systems

• Ensure asphalt mixtures are produced according to approved mix designs, specified temperatures, and quality requirements

• Monitor plant control systems, gauges, meters, temperature readings, and material flow

• Adjust plant settings and production parameters as necessary to maintain consistent output and product quality

• Coordinate with the Quality Control/Laboratory team regarding mix designs, material specifications, and quality testing

• Monitor inventory and consumption of aggregates, asphalt cement, fuel, and other materials

• Conduct routine inspections and basic preventive maintenance of plant equipment

• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, abnormal operating conditions, and safety hazards to the Plant Supervisor or Maintenance Team

• Maintain accurate production records, including batch quantities, temperatures, material consumption, and operating hours

About you

• High school diploma, vocational/technical course, or equivalent

• Previous experience operating an asphalt batching plant, concrete batching plant, or similar industrial processing equipment is preferred

• Basic knowledge of asphalt production, aggregates, asphalt cement, and mix designs

• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills

• Ability to read operating instructions, production reports, and equipment manuals

• Computer literacy and familiarity with automated plant control systems is an advantage

• Physically fit and able to work in a hot, dusty, and industrial environment

• Willing to work shifting schedules, overtime, weekends, or holidays when required