HMA Operations Specialist-Baytown, TX

 
 

Job ID:  493867

 

Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset.  We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

 

Texas Materials is a multi-million dollar heavy highway contractor that has multiple asphalt plants, ready mix plants, rock quarries, and sand operations in Texas.  Texas Materials is diversified with public, private and commercial work including paving, utility, dirt-grading and concrete flat work.  Our valued employees produce quality work and products in a competitive market with safety first at all times.  If you are seeking a rewarding career with challenging work, a variety of responsibilities, potential for advancement and looking for benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel, come join our team. 

 

Position Overview

 

We are seeking a qualified, safety-minded, motivated individual to operate and maintain the daily functions for our asphalt plant. This is a skilled position requiring effective management for the operations and employee relations of the Asphalt Plant operations. In this important role, you will be responsible for all aspects of the plant, ensuring a quality product for our customers.

 

Requirements

• Responsible for all asphalt manufacturing operations.
• Responsible for promoting a safe and productive working environment.
• Promote a sustainable safety culture.
• Develop operations plan and direct overall activities to assist in achieving total asphalt objectives.
• Responsible for timely and accurate field reporting.
• Responsible for ensuring all internal and external customers are scheduled promptly without delay.
• Ensure quality standards are met.
• Provide world-class customer service.
• Responsible for budgeting, production planning, staffing, and maintenance.
• Direct (through subordinate managers) activities of the production department to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities, and personnel.
• Reviews and analyzes expenditure, financial, and operations reports to determine requirements of increasing profits, for assigned facilities.
• Collaborates with asphalt operational personnel to ensure total project budgets are met.
• Approves requisitions for equipment, materials, and supplies within budget limits.
• Negotiates contracts with equipment and materials suppliers.
• Enforces compliance of production personnel with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and governmental regulations.
• Trains and develops subordinate personnel and approves personnel actions and pay changes for assigned area.
• Coordinates production efforts with appropriate managers or foreman to ensure field operations are maintained at maximum efficiency.
• Oversees all HMA purchasing through Proactis.
• Oversees all HMA labor and equipment through Infield.
• Manages capital expenditures through planning and tracking of all HMA projects. 
• Prepares all environmental reporting requirements.
• Collaborates with the accounting department to maintain inventory accuracy.   
• Assists in budget forecasting, development goal setting, and attaining required results.
• Manages R&M spend/track within limits to ensure optimum plant performance.
• Collaborates with HMA management and other business units to streamline work process efficiencies.

Other Requirements:

Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
Strict adherence to company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.
Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required. 
Assumes additional responsibilities as directed.
 

What CRH/Texas Materials Offers You

• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs