Control Room Operator

Job Introduction

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters.  We want to get to know you.  If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. 

We are currently looking for an experienced Control Room Operator to join our friendly team based in Aberthaw, South Glamorgan. We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

We would welcome applications from interested candidates who are already in a CRO role or, feel that they would like to develop their knowledge and skills in this area.  This role is part of a shift working team.

The training and assessment programme to become a Control Room Operator will combine on-the-job, in-house and external courses. It is anticipated that the length of training and assessment will range from 2-3 years depending on the existing skills and experience of the successful candidate.  Following the training programme the successful candidate will be expected to be proficient in all CCR operations and achieve Level 3 certification. 

Role Responsibility

In this role you will be responsible for a number of tasks including: 

• Control all major process lines within the cement manufacturing operation including equipment commissioning, starts- ups, shutdowns, and emergency condition management as per established standard operating procedures (SOPs) in order to meet production requirements.
• Monitor continuously, all plant process lines using all available tools to ensure employee safety, stable equipment operation, equipment integrity within prescribe design limitations, operating targets, and environmental regulations.
• Control product quality at all stages of the cement manufacturing process by having a clear understanding of the targets, and the levers that are used to control the targets, along with the appropriate decision making process based on the impact of each lever.
• Coordinate plant resources to troubleshoot, inspect, and maintain plant equipment as required, to meet production demands and prevent failures.
• Maintain awareness of the automation system control strategy and makes recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the plant organisation in both verbal and written format.

Maintain awareness of plant operating costs. Consider these costs regularly in the decision making process.

The Ideal Candidate

To succeed in this role it is likely that you will have/be:

• Five GCSEs Grade C/level 4 or above
• A recognised Health and Safety or Environmental qualification i.e. IOSH Working Safely and / or IOSH Managing Safely, Environmental Awareness.
• Good knowledge of cement manufacturing process
• An understanding and interest of kiln burning and milling techniques
• Knowledge and understanding of environmental and quality standards associated with the cement manufacturing process.
• IT Literate in Lotus Notes, MS Word and Excel
• Willingness to develop and learn new skills
• Extremely flexible approach to learning and working
• Ability to work well within a team
• A commitment to continuous self-development
• A commitment to maintaining and improving Health, Safety and Environmental standards
• Self-motivated
• Consistent use of initiative to resolve problems

Why Us

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits. 

Some of the range of benefits on offer to employees include: 

• Bonus scheme 
• Enhanced holiday entitlement 
• Contributory pension scheme 
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. 
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice. 
• Training and development opportunities 

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future? 

Tarmac Trading Limited