Plant Operator - Floating

Titan America LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Matching 401K

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Titan America LLC in Sterling, Virginia, seeks a Floating Plant Operator responsible for overseeing ready mix operations and managing plant personnel. This role entails operating automated batching systems, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards, and supporting special projects. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s Degree and relevant experience in concrete plant management.

The position comes with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via the company website.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years related ready mix experience or equivalent.
• Must have 1-2 years supervisory or project management experience.
• Proficient in computer systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Operate the assigned ready mix batch plant.
• Lead and support assigned special projects.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Project management experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

ACI Level I Field Testing Technician Certification

VDOT Concrete Batch Plant Operator Certification

Tools

Automated batching systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Titan America, LLC, is a leading environmentally and socially progressive heavy building materials company located in the eastern United States. Titan America is part of the TITAN Group, an independent, multi-regional producer of cement and other related building materials. Our products include cement, aggregate, ready-mixed concrete and fly ash beneficiation. TITAN Group has a record of continuous growth since its establishment in 1902. It has expanded its production and distribution operations into 13 countries, employing more than 5,500 people. Our products protect human life and personal property, improve the quality of life, generate economic prosperity and connect society.

Success begins with hiring the right people to partner with us as we grow and develop our business. People are central to everything we do. It is through their efforts and talents that Titan has been successful for over 100 years.

Titan Virginia Ready Mix has an excellent opportunity for a Floating Plant Operator for its NOVA Region. This hourly position will report directly to the Operations Manager. This position works independently and is responsible for serving as a floating batcher at any of the region’s facilities and supporting special projects when and where needed. When at the plant, they are responsible for directing and managing all ready mix operations at one or more plants, including but not limited to operations, maintenance, production, inventory control, safety, quality, environmental compliance and supervision of plant employees. This position ensures compliance with all standards, policies, and regulations for safe, environmentally-sound production of quality concrete products.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a floating batch support, to operate the assigned ready mix batch plant, using an automated computerized batching system
• Operate and maintain plant in compliance with all applicable environmental standards
• Inspect plant facilities, equipment and ready mix units to ensure required maintenance, housekeeping, cleaning, and safety standards are upheld
• Function as a first line supervisor overseeing plant employees and drivers in production and delivery
• Lead and support assigned special projects
• Troubleshoot and resolve plant maintenance problems to ensure efficient and reliable plant operations
• Support job site activities, special needs and act as company and representative with customers
• Ensure that plant personnel and drivers work efficiently and consistently with company policies and guidelines
• Maintain good working relationships with co-workers and outside agencies’ personnel
• Implement corporate initiatives, manage SAP, and other data requirements
• May be responsible for accident and injury investigations and notifies all required management members
• Ensure that all products produced meet or exceed customers’ expectations regarding quality, service, and safety
• Follow company, state and local rules and regulations, including but not limited to environmental and safety, and ensure all direct reports are performing their roles in the same manner
• Prepare and ensure accuracy of paperwork resulting from daily business

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years related ready mix experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in concrete plant management or related field
• Must have 1-2 years supervisory or project management experience
• Must have, or be able to obtain, ACI Level I Field Testing Technician and VDOT Concrete Batch Plant Operator Certifications within 90 days of hire
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the automated batch plant operation
• Must exercise discretion and good judgment in supervising the workforce, including directing, training, counseling, and disciplining
• Proficient working knowledge of computer systems and Microsoft Office products
• Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, early mornings, and overtime
• Working outdoors with exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold and other outdoor environmental conditions, constant standing and walking, climbing, and working from heights
• Frequent reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching and sitting
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs., multiple times a day

Interested qualified applicants please visit www.titanamerica.com to apply.

Titan America LLC offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, matching 401K, paid vacation and holidays).

Titan America is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affitative Action employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. EOE/AA-M/F/H/V