Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Plant Operator

Job Description

Join Russell Standard an Ergon company and work at the intersection of road preservation and asphalt science. From asphalt emulsions to specialty products, we create quality materials to solve almost any problem, as well as preserve existing roads with a range of treatments. This contributes to the building of safe, durable, and cost-effective roadways for communities across the US. In turn, these quality infrastructures help to connect goods and services with those who need them.

Our products are great. But as a company, we know we are only as good as our people. Join our team and help move our communities and country forward.

Summary

The Plant Maintenance Technician will focus on plant equipment and property maintenance. At times, and as needed, this position will also serve as a plant operator and truck loader.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform plant maintenance duties, including:
• • Performing highly diversified duties to maintain the plant equipment
  • General preventative maintenance of pump and valve systems
  • Providing emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performing scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
  • Performing maintenance duties including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines
  • Reading and interpreting equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
  • Diagnosing problems, replacing, or repairing parts, testing, and making adjustments
  • Using a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
  • Detecting faulty operations and reporting those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
  • Complying with safety regulations and maintaining clean and orderly work areas
• Perform plant operator duties as needed including
• • Open and close valves for production transfers
  • Equipment operations
  • Periodic inspection of tanks
  • Weigh-in trucks, pre- and post-loading
  • Load emulsion trucks
  • General labor
  • Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment
• All other duties as assigned

Skills and Education

Required

• High school diploma/GED and completion of a trade program, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products
• Well-established organizational skills with strong attention to detail, record-keeping skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently
• Must be willing and able to perform plant operator and maintenance duties

Preferred

• 4 years of manufacturing experience; strong mechanical and industrial skills experience

Job Requirements

• Ability to work in a team environment with laboratory and other plant personnel, as well as the ability to work independently without close supervision
• Must be able to work overtime as needed

• Willingness to be flexible in scheduling
• Ability to safely lift at least 50 pounds, work on elevated platforms, occasionally enter confined spaces, and tolerate scents common to fuels and asphalt operation
• Ability to perform work which requires frequent and regular movement of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Ability to perform work which requires frequent and regular walking and standing
• Ability to see, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching & profit sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Tuition assistance

Work Environment

This position requires its responsibilities to be performed in an asphalt emulsions manufacturing plant. Plants are outdoors and may require that work be done in adverse weather conditions. Work conditions may involve exposure to hot materials, chemicals, fumes, dust, odors, gases, and other substances used in a construction environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Russell Standard an Ergon company is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to high standards of business conduct and civil responsibility. The company does not discriminate in hiring, training, or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Russell Standard intends to provide a work environment that is pleasant, professional, and free from intimidation, hostility, or other offenses that might interfere with work performance.

This is not an all-inclusive document. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors and/or management as deemed appropriate. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made (as appropriate to the position and company capabilities) to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. Job descriptions are not intended as, and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.