Control Panel Operator

We have an opportunity for a Control Room Operator to join our team in Gladstone. You would be based at our Fisherman's Landing site, the largest integrated cement plant in Australia.

As a Control Room Operator, you will monitor, adjust and record the site's central control system, ensuring safe and uninterrupted operation of the plant. You will play a key role in helping the site team to achieve production targets, compliance and product quality, maximising operational efficiency.

You will be a pivotal part of a safety culture, leading from the front and driving continuous improvement which includes taking part in training, work instruction development and challenging the status quo in a positive manner.

This is a shift position on a 12-hour rotating roster working collaboratively within a shift team.

As a Control Room Operator (internally known as Production Process Operator) you will:

• Monitor the central control room systems for all major process lines including equipment commissioning, startups, shutdowns and emergency condition management
• Maintain continual observation of all operation condition indications and trends; responding with appropriate action to achieve optimum outputs and process stability
• Continuously monitor plant process lines using 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
• Coordinate with Production Process Operators and Shift Team Leaders to ensure effective running of the plant
• Act on the control system alarms and escalate to plant resources to troubleshoot, inspect and maintain plant equipment as required
• Maintain awareness of the automation system control strategy and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Monitor and maintain emissions levels below baseline compliance levels
• Periodically inspect equipment data and report potential/actual breakdowns to the Maintenance team
• Manipulate controls to maintain optimum production rates and to prevent equipment damage
• Operate production mobile and fixed plant equipment as required
• Perform general housekeeping activities as needed

What You'll Bring

To be eligible for this role you will have:

• Minimum 3 years previous experience as Control Room Operator / CCR in cement manufacturing process
• Minimum 3 years' experience working in the cement industry
• Certificate level qualifications or higher in a related area are preferred
• Working knowledge of all available production tools including operating procedures, DCS and SCADA systems
• The ability to use critical thinking and sound judgement in quick decision making
• Complex problem-solving skills, demonstrated through success in a central control room
• The ability to work well under pressure and maintain quality decision-making skills
• An elevated level of computer literacy skills and ability to operate job related systems
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Why Join Cement Australia?

• Be Yourself: Be your authentic self in a diverse and dedicated workplace where we focus on achieving great results together.
• Paid Parental Leave: We offer leave options (12 weeks paid maternity leave, 1 week paid paternal leave) to support your family life, ensuring you can cherish special moments with your loved ones.
• Discounted Products: Renovating? DIY'er? Save on your home improvement projects with exclusive discounts on concrete and quarry products.
• Health & Well-being: Prioritise your health with discounted health insurance (Medibank), and access to our EAP program

Cement Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

References, a pre-employment medical and background check are part of the recruitment process.