Control Room Operator — Eyes on the Whole Plant

Independence TX LLC; Strasburg (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical, dental & vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Monthly production bonus

PPE reimbursement

Job summary

Independence TX LLC in Strasburg, OH operates a frac sand mining and processing facility. We are seeking a calm, dependable control room operator with plant experience to monitor DCS/SCADA/PLC systems and keep production on spec.

You will rotate shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, monitor alarms and trends, and collaborate with maintenance and field operators. Eligible for company benefits and a monthly production bonus.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of processing equipment operations.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure while managing several systems simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and clear communication by radio and in person.

Responsibilities

• Run and monitor plant equipment through DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems.
• Adjust process settings to keep production and product quality on spec.
• Watch alarms, trends, and camera feeds, and respond quickly to upsets.
• Work with field operators and maintenance to troubleshoot problems.
• Log production data and downtime, and keep shift leads informed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Understanding processing equipment

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

SCADA

DCS

PLC control systems

Job description

Description

Strasburg, OH | Frac Sand Mining & Processing | Rotating Shifts

$25 - $27 / Hour | Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision | 401(k) Match | Monthly Production Bonus

From the control room, you see the whole plant at once and you are the first to know when something starts drifting. We are looking for someone calm and hard to rattle, with control room or processing plant experience in mining, oil and gas, or a related industry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Run and monitor plant equipment through DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems.
• Adjust process settings to keep production and product quality on spec.
• Watch alarms, trends, and camera feeds, and respond quickly to upsets.
• Work with field operators and maintenance to troubleshoot problems.
• Log production data and downtime, and keep shift leads informed.

SCHEDULE

• Rotating shifts supporting continuous plant operations
• Nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

PAY & BENEFITS

• $25 - $27 per hour, based on experience
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Monthly production bonus eligibility
• PPE reimbursement, including approved safety boots and protective equipment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and an understanding of how processing equipment operates.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and manage several systems at once.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and clear communication by radio and in person.
• Availability for rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in a plant control room, such as mining, processing, oil and gas, or a related industry.
• Hands-on experience with SCADA, DCS, or PLC control systems.
• Associate degree or technical certification.
• Frac sand mining or bulk materials processing experience.
• OSHA or MSHA safety training or certifications.
• Familiarity with quality control procedures for sand products.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Standing, walking, and climbing stairs and ladders throughout the shift.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Indoor and outdoor work with exposure to heat, cold, dust, and loud noise.
• Essential job functions performed with or without reasonable accommodation.