Plant Optimization Specialist - Texas

Vulcan Materials Company; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Plant Optimization Specialist, where your analytical skills will drive operational excellence. In this dynamic role, you will develop data analysis tools and provide training to enhance plant operations. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and safety of our processes, ensuring that we continue to produce high-quality aggregates that build essential infrastructure across the country. This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a team that values innovation, safety, and the environment. If you're passionate about technology and making a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Training and Development Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 5 years’ experience in the aggregate industry.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to optimize plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct training for operators on plant optimization.
• Analyze historian data to identify opportunities for operational improvements.

Skills

Data Analysis

Plant Optimization

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Safety Awareness

Technical Training

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

5 Years Experience in Aggregate Industry

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Tableau

Power BI

Aggflow

Historian Tools

Oracle eAM

Vision-Link

Loadrite

Job description

Job Description - Plant Optimization Specialist - Texas (2500000N)

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued.

Vulcan Materials Company is in the early stages of a digital transformation designed to make us a more data-driven company. As part of this effort we are implementing an enterprise wide data historian and other new technologies. This position will assist with development of data analysis tools (dashboards, trending, standard calculations, and reporting standards) to support and optimize plant operations. This a division level analyst position, developing and conducting historian user training, training operators in plant optimization, developing and training operators on the use of trends and dashboards, and developing new applications including IoT, machine learning and artificial intelligence applications. We are seeking a self-motivated person that is able to manage multiple concurrent projects, has a passion for developing new technologies, is very analytical and understands how to optimize, and has the interpersonal skills to work with all levels of operations and corporate management.

What You’ll Do:

1. Utilize software such as Historian Tools and Mobile Equipment tracking.
2. Understand PID loops and how to optimize.
3. Understand instrumentation such as belt scales, level sensors, VFDs, etc.
4. Evaluate Historian data, identify opportunities for operational improvements, and analyze potential plant changes.
5. Develop training tools for all levels of operations personnel, including area/plant managers, supervisors, and plant operators.
6. Develop data-driven reports for operations management to use in daily and weekly production meetings.

Skills You’ll Need:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 5 years’ experience in the aggregate industry.

Experience: Experience in aggregate testing and aggregate production plan operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Possess strong initiative, motivation, assertiveness and a positive attitude. Must sustain high ethical and moral standards.
2. Safety-first attitude and willingness to communicate any concerns to peers.
3. Ability to inspire creativity, integrity, stewardship and loyalty with peers.
4. Knowledge of how plant automation programs work (not necessarily how to program) and how PLC logic controls a plant.
5. High degree of aggregate plant and product knowledge.
6. Ability to anticipate, plan and coordinate events, and proactively think through hypothetical “what if” scenarios to develop contingency plans.
7. Thorough understanding of aggregate qualities, blending scenarios and plant setups to determine how plant changes could impact a plant’s ability to meet quality and State agency requirements.
8. Understanding of all VMC quality information systems.
9. Excellent written and oral communication skills including presentation and speaking skills in group settings.
10. Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
11. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; self-directed and motivated; highly organized.
12. Strong computer skills and ability to learn the operation of new software programs.
13. Utilize Aggflow and other simulation type programs to model and analyze plants and potential changes to plants.
14. Must be able to collect data in secure, organized formats such as Excel and Google Sheets. Must be able to analyze, formulate, and present data using software tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
15. Utilize Historian to monitor plant efficiencies and production and monitor changes to the plants.
16. Evaluate trending information and make recommendations to optimize plant performance.
17. Train operators in the utilization of data and improve their understanding of plant processes.
18. Understanding of VMC EMS system, Oracle eAM, Loadrite, Vision-Link, and drone-supported pit analysis software.
19. May assist Operations and Technical Services with other functions as necessary.

What You’ll Like About Us:

1. Great Company Culture: Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.
2. Safe: Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
3. Meaningful Work: What sets us apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.
4. Rest and Relaxation: Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
5. Prepare for the Future: 401(k) with company match and contribution.
6. Training and Development: We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.