Batch Plant Operator

Balfour Beatty Communities•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Batch Plant Operator is responsible for overseeing the batching concrete including but not limited to mix designs, slump, directions, load size, truck arrival and departure. The Batch Plant Operator will coordinate closely with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, inspectors, and suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and schedule goals are met. Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business. Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY). Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.

Requirements

Proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, the internet, and Microsoft products (e.g. Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Strong safety awareness and commitment to quality
Operate automated Central Batch Plant (experience with Command Alcon preferred).
Can operate a front-end loader, manlift, forklift.
Able to work at heights exceeding 100 feet.
Able to stand and walk for shifts exceeding 14 hours.
Utilize basic Windows and Excel on batch plant computer.
Able to read and write in English (Spanish is a bonus).
Communicate verbally via phone, walkie talkie, and face to face in English (Spanish is a bonus).
Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Can create and follow schedules and reports
Able to work cohesively with personnel from all backgrounds

Nice To Haves

Spanish is a bonus

Responsibilities

Daily plant inspections include but not limited to, proper greasing, belt training, compressor functions, fluid levels and gate operations.
Track material stockpile quantities, monitor nitrogen and silos for adequate material supply.
Preparing pre-task plans, discussing daily work with crew, reporting safety concerns to the foreman and superintendent and safety department
Control temperature, slump and conformity of varying mix designs and load sizes.
Daily testing of loads for accuracy
Assist batch plant crew with maintenance, upkeep and cleaning of the batch plant and work yard daily.
Prepare daily reports PTP, logs, and documentation to support compliance and project record-keeping.