The Dolese Promise is built on a foundation of integrity driven by our passion for quality, safety, and reliability. We are one of Oklahoma's most respected employee-owned companies because of our people and our values. We strongly believe in positively impacting our communities through our products, our actions, and our financial support.Being a part of the Dolese team affords a unique opportunity to join an organization that rewards its owners through profit sharing. Our employees are one of our most important resources, which is why we promise to deliver.Dolese Delivers:
- Stable Foundation
- Treat with Respect
- Safe Environments
- Employee Focus
JOB SUMMARYThe Plant Operations Technician is responsible for utilizing the plant automated controls to optimize daily plant production. This role will proactively collaborate with internal stakeholders, plant maintenance, and quality control to understand how critical issues and problems can be answered using the plant Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) platform.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Monitor multiple areas of the plant from a singular location
- Utilize indicators from automated plant controls to diagnose problems and dispatch appropriate plant support personnel (quality control and maintenance) to provide corrective action
- Utilize plant data trends on plant SCADA platform to perform root cause analysis for plant downtime events
- Interface with plant SCADA platform to log and track plant daily production and downtime events
- Intimately understand plant flow and mechanical equipment operation to optimize daily production
- Build effective relationships with plant support personnel to rally resources during downtime or upset plant conditions
- Promote and maintain a culture and attitude of continual improvement, working within the Dolese team to make it an efficient, safe, and enjoyable place to work
- Analyze existing data to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure process performance i.e. reliability and maintenance, quality control
- Communicate effectively with Operations Production Technicians to start, stop, maintain, and troubleshoot plant equipment
- Collaborate with Engineering and Operational Technology/Automation personnel to continuously improve plant performance
- Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed
QUALIFICATIONSEducation & Experience- Bachelor's or Associate's degree in relevant field of study AND at least 2 years of experience in aggregate or related industry required OR
- High school diploma or equivalent AND at least 5 years of experience in aggregate or related industry required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Ability to read, write, and figure basic mathematical calculations
- Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, standard operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals
- Ability to relay relevant information in various formats (email, text, etc.)
- Ability to transfer data from hard copy to a digital database and retrieve data from the database as requested
- Working knowledge of computer hardware and peripheral devices
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Strong organizational skills
- Willing to learn and able to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication, observation, and reading comprehension skills
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including swing shift, graveyard shift, nights, overtime, and weekends as required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS- Lift, push, or pull objects of various dimensions up to 75 lbs. of weight occasionally and 50 lbs. of weight frequently
- Ability to repeatedly climb stairs and climb ladders
- Ability to repeatedly balance, bend from the trunk, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects
- Ability to work near, around, or on light or heavy equipment
- Ability to use vibration producing tools frequently
- Ability to tolerate working in all environmental temperatures and weather conditions
- Ability to repeatedly reach, squat, or walk on uneven surfaces
- Ability to perform 80% sedentary work and tolerate prolonged standing/sitting/walking
- Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel
- Ability to verbally communicate, hear, and see
EEO Statement:We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetics, marital or protected veteran status. Dolese provides 'reasonable accommodations' to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process please contact the Human Resources Director.