Control Room Leader

General Construction Company; Tijeras (NM); On-site; USD 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GCC operates a cement manufacturing plant in Tijeras, NM, offering relocation assistance for qualified candidates. This role leads the control room team, running the board during operator absences and coordinating monitoring of kilns and material handling systems.

Annual compensation ranges from $93,000 to $110,000, with opportunities to contribute to safety, process improvements, and continuous operation. Relocation support is available for suitable applicants.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years’ experience as a Control Room Leader in the cement industry.
• Must be able to run the board if a Control Room Operator is absent.
• Must be willing to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of workers monitoring the control panel and kilns, raw and finish grinding, and material handling systems.
• Lead the team to support the Production Manager in operations and respond to abnormal or emergency conditions.
• Ensure safety procedures and PPE compliance at all times.
• Maintain continuous surveillance of kiln and mill processes during assigned shifts.
• Coordinate with Quality Control to ensure uniform processing.
• Conduct safety inspections and maintain housekeeping in the department.
• Lead Continuous Improvement and Safety meetings with the team.
• Record equipment and process data accurately and promptly.
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs to support continuous operation.
• Request service from electrical, maintenance, or other departments as needed.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to team members.
• Perform cleanup and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Control room leadership

Shift work readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join our team at GCC’s cement manufacturing plant in Tijeras, NM, conveniently located just 15 minutes from Albuquerque. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Experience and abilities, you will need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have 2 to 3 years’ experience working as a Control Room Leader in the cement industry.
• Must be able to run the board in the event a Control Room Operator is absent
• Must be willing to work shifts.

Annual Compensation Range = $93,000 to $110,000

What you will do:

Coordinates activities of workers engaged in the monitoring of the control panel, which includes making necessary adjustments to the kilns raw and finish grinding, and the material handling systems. This is a working lead position that supports the Production Manager in all aspects of operations. Must be able to take appropriate action under abnormal and emergency conditions.

• Safety is a prime consideration in this position. Employees must wear proper protective equipment and follow appropriate safety procedures in all areas where duties are performed.
• Maintain continuous surveillance of the kiln and mill processes during the assigned shift.
• Maintain liaison with quality control to ensure uniform processing.
• Conduct safety inspections of the department and maintain good housekeeping.
• Conduct Continuous Improvement and Safety Meetings with departmental employees on a regular basis.
• Keep accurate, neat, timely records of equipment and process as directed.
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs within capabilities to maintain continuous operation and assist in the field as needed.
• Determine the need for assistance from the service departments (electrical, maintenance, mobile equipment, etc.) and request appropriate personnel through the Team Leader.
• Provide on-the-job training to team members.
• Will perform clean-up and housekeeping functions as assigned.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Who we are:

GCC is a world-class company that produces, distributes, and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and innovative products related to the construction industries in Mexico and the United States. We take pride in being a market leader with a culture of innovation, high performance, and safety. GCC offers a very competitive benefits program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance plans, and a 401K.

You will love working here because:

At GCC, employees are our most important resource. As a part of the GCC family, you'll be welcomed into a culture that promotes the company vision and internal career growth. Our company vision is to have our customers recognize us as a business partner that generates the most value for their construction projects. We're a sustainable growing company, a great place to work, and a solid investment for our shareholders. GCC is an enterprise with a global and sustainable approach. Our production is mainly devoted to the manufacture and sale of gray Portland cement, mortar, premixed concrete, concrete blocks, plaster, aggregates, and other construction materials. Join the family!

An Equal Opportunity Employer

GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.