Control Room Operator

Job

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world‑class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward‑thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers.

At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

To learn more about us:

• Position:
  Control Room Operator
• Reports to:
  
  Production Superintendent
• Shift: Rotating 12‑hour shifts (4 on/4 off; swing from days to nights each month)
• Wage Scale: $41.27 – $53.44 per hour with potential for overtime

• Family Culture – We treat our team like family
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage
• Generous paid time off
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) with 5% company match and profit sharing
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Professional development and training
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, and travel
• Community engagement opportunities
• Potential relocation packages

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines
• Monitor control room processing systems through CRT monitor utilization and adjust processing parameters to maintain product specifications as outlined by the Chief Chemist
• Complete the Provisional & Certified Training Programs
• Monitor and adjust process parameters to comply with emission standards
• Adjust processing parameters to achieve desired results as directed by Supervisors or Process Engineer
• Work closely with Process Engineer to verify Process Expert functionality; communicate concerns or malfunctions to Supervisors or Process Engineer
• Communicate process concerns to Shift Supervisor and team members as needed
• Pass down operational information to relief shift members
• Maintain required processing and emission logs
• Perform periodic inspections of field conveyors’ electrical gauges, bearing temperatures, oil temperatures, and related equipment data
• Analyze and troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems and components
• Inspect performance of equipment maintenance and repair
• Inspect gates, valves, and chutes for proper operations and make adjustments as needed
• Inspect pre‑heater to ensure proper material flow and make adjustments as needed
• Transfer raw materials using mobile equipment
• Operate Callahan Lift truck as needed
• Conduct silo and bin measurements as specified for the shift
• Help keep machinery clean and maintain general workplace cleanliness
• Operate as Shift Lead as business needs require
• Complete additional duties assigned by supervisor

• Ability to read, write, and interpret warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• High school graduation or equivalent required
• Minimum three years of processing experience with responsibility for mechanical and electrical systems, preferably in a cement or related industrial plant facility
• Extensive knowledge of plant operations and processes
• Ability to operate PLC systems, use general hand tools, and safely operate plant processing equipment
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Strong logic, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and verbal and written communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to monitor all production processing functions to maintain efficiency and quality standards
• Physical ability to walk, climb, bend, push, pull, work in awkward positions, and lift objects up to 100 pounds
• Ability to work at heights up to 250 feet

Job hazards include frequent exposure to dust, noise, extreme temperatures, and all weather conditions. This position is classified as safety‑sensitive in accordance with WA Senate Bill 5123.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow all instructions of their supervisor and perform other work assignments related to plant operations as requested.

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vet/Disability. CRH is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.