Operator Control Room

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We’re looking for a focused and experienced Control Room Operator to join our team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for operating and monitoring critical systems within our cement plant, ensuring continuous and safe production. You will be the eyes and ears of our operation, making real‑time decisions that impact safety, product quality, and overall plant performance.

Cemex USA is a leader in the building materials industry, known for innovation, quality, and sustainability. With over a century of expertise, we are committed to delivering products and services that meet the needs of our customers and communities worldwide. We invest in our people, offering opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a chance to be part of a dynamic team.

Join us and build your career with a company that’s building a better future.

• Safe Operation:
  Follow all Cemex, OSHA, and MSHA safety guidelines and use proper PPE at all times.
• System Monitoring:
  Operate digital control systems and manage material flow through raw milling, kiln burning, clinker cooling, and storage processes.
• Alarm Response:
  Monitor systems and respond appropriately to alarms or irregularities to ensure operational stability.
• Product Quality:
  Conduct testing of raw materials and finished product to meet quality standards; report issues immediately.
• Maintenance Support:
  Assist with minor repairs, maintenance tasks, and plant troubleshooting.
• Log Keeping:
  Maintain accurate logs and daily performance records across various instruments and systems.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Train other employees as needed and support department meetings and initiatives.
• Clean‑Up and Safety:
  Keep the control room and adjacent work areas clean and organized.

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.
• Experience:
  
  Four years of general plant experience or six years of cement plant experience if joining from outside the company.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in control systems and computer applications; strong communication skills; mechanical aptitude and ability to read diagrams; mathematical ability related to production measurements.
• Decision‑Making & Safety Awareness:
  Ability to recognize potentially hazardous situations, follow instructions, and possess common sense.

• Safety First:
  Wearing protective equipment and adhering to safety protocols is mandatory.
• Dynamic Environment:
  Work in outdoor and indoor environments with exposure to physical labor and harsh conditions (extreme heat, humidity, extreme cold, noise, dust).
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Frequent walking, standing, sitting, climbing, and lifting (up to 50 lbs occasionally). Clear verbal communication and the ability to hear alarms and radio communication are essential. Must pass a physical exam including vision, hearing, respiratory fit, and drug/alcohol screening.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Varying shifts including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Work Location:
  
  This position must be performed in person at the assigned worksite; remote work is not available.

At Cemex, we’re committed to helping you reach your full potential. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, we provide the resources and support you need to succeed. Let’s build a better future together.

CEMEX is an EEO/AA institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. CEMEX will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with all applicable laws. CEMEX is an E‑Verify participating employer. CEMEX complies with the Arizona Smoke‑Free Act. Smoking and/or use of tobacco or related products is prohibited on CEMEX property as well as any building and vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.

CEMEX offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and a comprehensive wellness program.

CEMEX es una institución EEO/AA y no discrimina en base a sexo, edad, raza, color, religión, discapacidad física o mental, credos, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientación sexual, información genética, identidad de género, o expresión de género en los programas o actividades que opera.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Wholesale Building Materials