Control Room Operator

Integrity Trade Services has partnered up with an international cement manufacturing and packing facility in the Houston area and is hiring a Control Room Operator.

Pay Rate $22.00 hr

The Control Room Operator will be responsible for the operation of the entire process and equipment for finish grinding mill and rotary packer using a sophisticated control system of Houston Facility in Texas which has a total production volume of approximately 300,000 TPY.

Control Room Operator Essential Responsibilities and Task

• Operate the entire process (including finish grinding mill and rotary packer, etc.) as per standard operating procedures to meet production requirements.
• Start-up and shutdown of equipment.
• Monitor and control process variables and equipment to maintain optimal operations.
• Analyze real-time and historical process data to detect process disturbances and take necessary actions to prevent / minimize loss of production, quality and / or equipment
• Access and generate process trends and reports
• Respond to process related alarms
• Recognize and respond to abnormal operating conditions to return operations to a stable condition.
• Monitor continuously, all process lines using all available tools to ensure employee safety, environmental compliance, stable equipment operations, and daily production and chemistry targets are met.
• Direct the activities of the Process Attendant group to troubleshoot and resolve process malfunctions.
• Work closely with the lab department regarding changes to operating targets to maintain quality.
• Coordinate daily equipment inspection requirements of the maintenance and electrical departments with process requirements to minimize loss of production.
• Know plant environmental rules and ensure the plant operates within environmental compliance.
• Play an active role in improving operations and suggesting modifications to operational routines and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the plant organization in both verbal and written format.
• Follow and maintain the daily notes.
• Follow instructions in daily notes from supervisors and management, taking appropriate actions.
• Document abnormal operating conditions and actions taken.
• Document equipment and instrumentation malfunctions and actions taken.
• Document chemistry related issues and actions taken.
• Document equipment start and stop times.
• Participate in training to ensure ongoing job qualification, and train others.
• Assist with process-related problems and failures in the field.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Create and foster a positive and cooperative environment in the control room.
• Keep the control room neat, clean and professional.
• Act as a communications hub responding to medical or other emergencies.
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned (e.g. writing / updating SOPs).

• 3 years cement plant experience in the Control Room Operator position, preferred.
• Able to operate all plant equipment from central control using a sophisticated process control system.
• Willingness to take personal responsibility for plant operation and own performance.
• A personal work style that is flexible, energetic, and self-starting.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Able to work productively in a stressful environment remaining focused and effective.
• Good ability to learn information and skills.
• Able to effectively use a personal computer with MS Windows software.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics and science, esp. chemistry and physics.
• Able to adhere to standard operating procedures while looking for opportunities to recommend improvements.
• Able to extract useful information from tables, charts, spreadsheets, and graphs.
• Good interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers.
• Good communication skills - read and understand manuals/data sheets, interpret oral and written instructions, and give clear instructions to others.
• Willing and capable of working extended hours and weekends if needed
• High School Diploma or relevant experience

• Role operates in a manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, elevated noise levels, and dusty conditions

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Weekly Pay

Required qualifications:

• 18 years or older
• Legally authorized to work in the United States