Plant Operator

Amrize•Dogue, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Amrize is seeking a Plant Operator to support operations at its Rappahannock Farm quarry in King George, Virginia. The role involves operating and monitoring plant equipment to ensure efficient aggregate production, maintaining equipment performance, and conducting timely quality and safety checks. The operator works with quarry, maintenance, and production teams to keep material moving efficiently from extraction through processing while following company safety and environmental policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2–5 years of experience operating equipment in an aggregate quarry, crushing plant, mining operation, or similar industrial environment.
Experience operating and monitoring crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, and related processing equipment.
Ability to adjust plant controls and equipment settings to maintain production rates and material quality.
Experience troubleshooting equipment problems and identifying issues that could cause downtime.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance, including inspections, lubrication, cleaning, and basic equipment upkeep.
Experience monitoring aggregate production and material flow from the quarry through the processing plant.
Understanding of aggregate quality requirements, including proper sizing, gradation, and product specifications.
Ability to perform equipment inspections and quality checks and promptly report deficiencies.
Strong understanding of quarry and plant safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and safe equipment operation.
Experience working with maintenance and production teams to resolve equipment and operational issues.
Ability to read gauges, meters, control panels, and production information and make appropriate operational adjustments.
Ability to maintain production efficiency while minimizing equipment downtime, waste, and safety risks.
Adhere to safety protocols and properly use Amrize-approved personal protective equipment, including respirators when required.
Employees required to wear respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face to pass qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor crushing, screening, conveying, and processing equipment to maintain consistent aggregate production.
Control and adjust plant operations to optimize production rates, material flow, and product quality.
Inspect equipment and identify mechanical or operational issues before they lead to delays or breakdowns.
Perform routine maintenance, lubrication, and equipment inspections.
Monitor stockpiles, material flow, and product specifications to ensure aggregate meets quality requirements.
Troubleshoot plant equipment and make operational adjustments to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
Conduct quality checks and sample materials to verify products meet established specifications.
Safely operate mobile and fixed plant equipment while following company safety procedures and quarry regulations.
Coordinate with quarry, maintenance, and production teams to keep material moving efficiently from extraction through processing.
Maintain accurate production, inspection, and maintenance records and communicate equipment or production issues to supervision.
Communicate, improve, and adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies, and promote a culture of safety.

Benefits

Competitive salary
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax retirement savings
Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
Holistic health and well-being programs
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts
Paid time off and paid holidays
Paid parental leave, including maternity and paternity leave
Educational Assistance Program
Dress for your day