Night Shift Plant Operator

Heidelberg Materials • New Braunfels, TX

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About The Position

Heidelberg Materials is hiring a Night Shift Plant Operator for its Aggregates line of business. The role monitors and controls plant operations from a centralized control room to support optimal performance, safety, and continuous operations. The operator responds to alarms, troubleshoots equipment issues in real time, coordinates with field personnel, and records and analyzes operational data to support process improvements. The position requires compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.

The role operates primarily in an industrial environment with moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise. Physical activities include sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds as needed. The operator must use control systems and hand tools, monitor equipment and alarms visually and auditorily, wear required PPE for extended periods, and work in physically demanding conditions that may include confined spaces and elevated areas. Employment is conditional on passing a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, and background check.

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick, sound decisions.
• Proficiency with computer systems and control room technologies.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to safety and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, industrial environment.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Manual dexterity to operate control systems and use hand tools.
• Visual and auditory ability to monitor equipment and alarms.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods.
• Capability to work in physically demanding conditions, including confined spaces and elevated areas.
• Successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control plant operations from a centralized control room to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Respond to alarms and troubleshoot equipment issues in real time.
• Coordinate with field personnel to maintain continuous and efficient operations.
• Record and analyze operational data to support process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with automatic company contribution and matching contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with prescription drug benefits.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• AD&D, short- and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
• Paid bonding leave.
• 10 days of paid vacation.
• 40 hours of paid sick leave.
• 10 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed