• Coordinate plant resources to troubleshoot, inspect, and maintain plant equipment as required, to meet production demands and prevent failures.
• Maintain awareness of plant operating costs and budget targets.
• Properly operate all the process equipment included in the plant and centralized control system.
• Asess unexpected equipment conditions and take appropriate corrective action.
• Understand and generate the required operating reports.
• Understand air pollution control device operation and environmental permit requirements.
• As new equipment and technology becomes available in the plant, additional training may be required to maintain proficient skills.
• Any other activities requested by Management that is consistent with this job classification and not included above.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Supervisory Skills
• Familiar with cement production process including but not limited to pre-blending system, raw grinding, kiln/preheater system, cement system and grinding systems
• Familiar with equipment functions and proper operating principles
• Have a basic understanding of equipment control systems
• Familiar with the basic concepts of cement manufacturing chemistry
• Familiar with quality control principles
• Familiar with the basic quality control instruments and their operating procedures
• Familiar with and be able to follow basic electrical, mechanical and plant safety rules and MSHA regulations
• Familiar with PC utilization and basic plant equipment troubleshooting
• Ability to work rotating shifts. (Travel may be required during training)

Must have knowledge of the following:

• Basic Equipment
• Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems
• Combustion
• Grinding Theories
• Pyro-Process
• Environmental Regulations
• Computer Operations
• Equipment Simulator