Control Room Operator

Control Room Operator

Roanoke Cement is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Control Room Operator to oversee plant process operations from a centralized control room environment. This position plays a critical role in maintaining safe operations, environmental compliance, product quality, and optimal equipment performance across the facility.

The Control Room Operator position offers a training rate of $35.48 per hour, with an increase to a full rate of $37.48 per hour upon successful completion of the training period and qualification. The ideal candidate will bring strong industrial process knowledge, sound decision-making skills under pressure, and a collaborative mindset when working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Electrical, Quality, and Engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control all plant process systems and auxiliary equipment from the central control room to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, electrical, and quality departments to optimize equipment utilization.
• Strictly adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and environmental regulations.
• Operate and navigate control software and systems including Microsoft Office Products, ECS, PXP, Pavilion, Malvern, and VIM.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the capacity and production rates of major equipment.
• Accurately record equipment downtime, reasons for shutdown, quality data, and other relevant information in a logbook.
• Ensure compliance with product quality standards and environmental regulations.
• Work closely with Process Engineers and Supervisors to resolve any safety, environmental, quality, or production issues.
• Perform additional duties as required when not stationed in the control room.
• Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored visa support now or in the future. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Relocation Assistance: No relocation assistance is offered for this role. Candidates must be able to commute to the work location independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in cement manufacturing or a related industrial environment.
• Ability to work shift work, including callouts, scheduled, and unscheduled overtime as required.
• Proficiency with personal computers and control software.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of chemistry is preferred.
• Ability to distinguish a full range of colors (required for monitoring systems and indicators).
• Willingness to travel for external training as needed.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make quick, accurate decisions.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on safety and quality control.
• Effective team collaboration with other departments to maintain optimal plant performance.
• Excellent record-keeping and data entry skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple systems simultaneously.