Plant Operator - 12-Hour Shifts, Industrial Ops

CINDER RESIDUALS TEXAS LLC; Fairfield (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Big Brown Fly Ash, LLC is hiring a Plant Operator in Fairfield, TX to monitor, operate, and maintain processing equipment for residual materials. The role requires reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to work varied shifts on a 12-hour schedule.

Overtime may be required in a DuPont-style schedule. Responsibilities include operating pumps and controls, performing rounds, logging readings, and coordinating with maintenance and supervisors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in industrial operations, water or wastewater treatment, manufacturing, or related fields preferred.
• Ability to safely operate pumps, valves, and control systems.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow procedures and work both independently and in a team.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust plant equipment including pumps, valves, conveyors, screens, mixers, and controls.
• Perform routine plant rounds and inspections, record readings, and check for abnormal conditions.
• Assist in receiving and unloading residual materials or deliveries as needed.
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors and other departments regarding process changes or issues.
• Monitor SCADA or PLC-based systems and respond to alarms and process variations.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of mechanical or process issues, report findings to maintenance.
• Consistently follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and all applicable safety protocols.
• Assist with basic maintenance tasks such as lubrication, filter changes, and housekeeping.
• Collect samples and conduct basic field tests, such as pH or moisture content, as required.
• Complete logs, shift reports, and other documentation accurately and timely.
• Support other Site Operations at the request of immediate Supervisor or Plant Manager.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Driver's license

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA/PLC systems

Job description

Big Brown Fly Ash, LLC is hiring a Plant Operator in Fairfield, TX to monitor, operate, and maintain processing equipment for residual materials. The role requires reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to work varied shifts on a 12-hour schedule.

Overtime may be required in a DuPont-style schedule. Responsibilities include operating pumps and controls, performing rounds, logging readings, and coordinating with maintenance and supervisors.