Fixed Term Plant Operator

Heritage Construction + Materials•Urbana, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Build Your Career at Emulsicoat! As a Fixed Term Plant Operator, you will work as part of a team to ensure the overall operation of the terminal including basic functions such as receipt and shipment of products, manufacturing of products, inspection and record keeping requirements, and the maintenance of the equipment in the facility. Additionally, you will be testing products to ensure compliance with both specifications and internal QC.

Requirements

High School or Equivalent diploma
Basic mechanical and/or electrical knowledge
Proficient computer skills
Willingness to work shift work as necessary, and to be on call for after-hours support during seasonal workload increases.
Valid driver's license is required
Ability to pass a drug test
Willingness to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. - hard hat, safety glasses, safety work boots, long sleeves, long pants as required)
Willingness to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions

Nice To Haves

Previous production/maintenance experience in the refined products terminal or production facilities and/or oil or gas industry (Mechanical/Industrial trade school will be considered work experience) preferred

Responsibilities

Receiving and shipment of raw materials, asphalt, and emulsion products
Manufacturing of asphalt products
Able to conduct dispatching duties and maintain relations with vendors
CM Loading (Multi-grade)
MC Loading
Assist in loading and unloading hot asphalt for trucks
Maintain and update plant operations inspections and recordkeeping documents
Assist in operating and adjusting plant pumps, valves, motors, feeders, and other equipment to maintain appropriate plant operations
Perform general plant facility maintenance such as cleaning, painting and repairing plant facilities; perform various grounds maintenance duties
Follow and assist to ensure that all safety policies are followed and implemented
Must be willing to work nights and weekends
Perform quality control testing
Diagnose operating problems and take effective courses of action
Perform routine to difficult maintenance, repairs and installations to plant equipment such as pumps and valves
Perform heavy manual labor
Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.