Batching Plant Operator
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Key Duties and Responsibilities
Operate and control the concrete batching plant, including its computerized or manual batching system, in accordance with approved operating procedures.
Ensure the accurate batching and proportioning of cement, aggregates, water, and chemical admixtures based on the approved concrete mix design.
Ensure that batching operations comply with approved project specifications, mix designs, and applicable quality control procedures.
Verify that the correct materials are used for each concrete mix and report any suspected contamination or material discrepancies.
Conduct pre-operation inspections of the batching plant, including conveyors, aggregate bins, cement silos, weighing systems, mixers, water systems, and control panels.
Check the condition and functionality of weighing scales, load cells, sensors, meters, and other batching components.
Monitor the availability and consumption of cement, aggregates, water, and admixtures during production.
Report low material stocks, abnormal consumption, spillage, wastage, or discrepancies in material quantities.
Maintain daily batching and production reports, including batch quantities, concrete mix types, production volume, and operating hours.
Strictly comply with company safety policies, project site rules, and applicable occupational safety and health requirements.
Coordinate with the Site Engineer, Project Manager, Quality Control personnel, equipment maintenance team, and concrete delivery personnel to ensure smooth plant operations.
Qualifications
At least a high school graduate or senior high school graduate. Technical-vocational training in heavy equipment operation, industrial machinery, mechanical systems, or a related field is an advantage.
Preferably with 3-5 years of experience in operating a concrete batching plant or similar industrial production equipment. Familiarity with construction site operations is an advantage.
Knowledge of concrete batching processes and approved mix designs.
Basic understanding of concrete materials and their proportioning.
Ability to operate computerized or manual batching control systems.
Basic equipment inspection, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance skills.
Ability to maintain production records and material consumption reports.
Understanding of construction site safety procedures.
Willingness to work at project sites and follow assigned work schedules.