Plant Operator - Ready Mix Concrete - Multiple Locations

Titan America; Falmouth (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Titan America LLC is seeking a Plant Operator for the Virginia Ready Mix operations serving Stafford, Culpepper, Leesburg, or Fredericksburg areas. The role reports to the Operations Supervisor and focuses on safe concrete production, batching accuracy, and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities include scheduling deliveries, maintaining inventories, and performing preventative maintenance. Requires ability to work outdoors, pass background checks, and obtain VDOT certification within 90

Qualifications

• Must obtain VDOT Concrete Batch Plant Operator Certification within 90 days.
• Strong math, reading and verbal skills for precise batching.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe, efficient READY-MIX concrete production with automated batching.
• Schedule deliveries and maintain inventories of materials and admixtures.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot plant issues.
• Ensure environmental, safety and quality standards are met.
• Maintain paperwork and coordinate with locations as needed.

Skills

Math skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Batch plant operation

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

VDOT Certification

College degree a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Computer skills

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 Plant Operator for Titan Virginia Ready Mix based in or around Stafford, Culpepper, Leesburg, or Fredericksburg, VA area. This hourly position will report directly to the Operations Supervisor.

The Plant Operator works independently and is responsible for overseeing all ready mix concrete plant operations, including but not limited to operations, maintenance, production, inventory control, safety, quality, environmental compliance and supervision of plant employees. The Plant Operator may open and/or close the plant and rotate to various plants as needed. This position ensures compliance with all standards, policies, and regulations for safe, environmentally-sound production of quality concrete products.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Ensure a safe workplace is maintained, following company policies and OSHA guidelines, by conducting and documenting appropriate training requirements for all employees
• Schedule deliveries and maintain adequate inventories to include raw materials, building materials, cement, fly ash, and admixtures
• Responsible for the safe, efficient production of ready-mix concrete using an automated computerized batching system
• Maintain a consistent batching sequence and monitor scale and gate accuracy
• Ensure that all products produced meet or exceed customers’ expectations regarding quality and service
• Ensure deliveries are made promptly, safely and efficiently
• Troubleshoot and resolve light plant maintenance problems to ensure efficient and reliable plant operations
• Inspect plant facilities, equipment and ready mix units to ensure required maintenance, housekeeping, truck cleaning and safety standards are being upheld
• Maintain plant in excellent condition, mechanically and esthetically to include loaders and mixers
• Ensure that the yard is maintained including under the tail pulleys and wash racks, perform housekeeping duties when needed including shoveling, washing and minor repairs
• Operate and maintain plant in compliance with all applicable environmental standards to include water management, air quality permits, wash out pits, treatment pits, and quarterly and annual water samples
• Prepare and ensure accuracy of paperwork resulting from daily business
• Follow all applicable safety regulations and policies
• Maximize equipment availability through the use of efficient and proactive preventative maintenance programs
• Use front end loader to load material from stockpiles and may oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment
• Utilize computer programs efficiently and effectively to execute the required duties to include Command Batch, Systech, and SAP
• Position will be utilized as needed at all locations

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience:

• Must have or must be able to obtain VDOT Concrete Batch Plant Operator Certifications within 90 days
• Must have ability to learn the automated batch plant operation
• Valid Drivers license which meets company standards required
• High School diploma; college degree a plus
• Excellent math skills
• Proficient working knowledge of Computer and Microsoft Office products
• Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to perform and learn preventative maintenance inspections and scheduling
• Dedication to maintain the highest standard of safety in all aspects of the job
• Basic understanding of concrete characteristics and production preferred

Working Environment

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required
• Working outdoors with exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold and other outdoor environmental conditions, constant standing and walking, climbing, working from heights and lifting up to 75 lbs.
• May operate heavy equipment as needed
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime
• Ability to pass pre-employment processes including criminal background check, physical and drug screen
• Travel between sites as needed

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) / Affirmative 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