Control Room Operator

About this role

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description Job   Description  

IKO is a global leader in manufacturing roofing products with production facilities worldwide . We   are currently seeking a Control Room Operator to join our team of skilled professionals based at our Bismarck, Missouri plant.  This plant produces granules for our shingle plants in a high speed, continuous, asphalt shingle manufacturing process environment  

Job  Summary

The Control Room Operator   is responsible for   monitoring, controlling, and coordinating operations from a centralized control room to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous facility or system performance. This role involves   real-time   monitoring of equipment, alarms, and communication systems, responding to operational issues, and coordinating with field personnel and management as needed.   The operator plays a key role in   maintaining   safety, quality, and process reliability across plant   operations.  

Key   Duties and Responsibilities  

• Monitor control room systems, displays, cameras, alarms, and instrumentation to ensure normal operations  

• Respond promptly to system alarms, abnormal conditions, and emergency situations according to established procedures  

• Operate control panels, computer systems, and communication equipment to regulate processes and equipment  

• Maintain continuous communication with field operators, supervisors, security, and emergency responders  

• Document operational data, incidents, alarms, and actions taken in logs or electronic systems  

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety regulations, and compliance requirements  

• Assist   in troubleshooting equipment or system issues and escalate concerns as appropriate  

• Support shift handoffs by providing   accurate   and thorough status updates  

• Participate in drills, training, and continuous improvement initiatives  

• Maintain situational awareness during normal, abnormal, and emergency operations  

Qualifications and Skills  

• Adept with computers and comfortable working with HMI and monitoring software  

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple process variables simultaneously  

• Ability to   identify   abnormal conditions and respond calmly and effectively  

• Knowledge of crushing and granule coloring processes is considered an asset  

• Strong communication   and   problem-solving   skills  

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical training or associate degree preferred)  

• Previous   experience in a control room, operations, security, utilities, manufacturing, or similar environment preferred  

• Strong attention to detail and ability to remain calm under pressure  

• Basic computer skills and ability to learn specialized monitoring and control software  

• Good verbal and written communication skills  

• Ability to follow procedures and make sound decisions quickly  

• Willingness to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays as   required  

• Ability to work extended periods in a seated position  

• Ability to   observe   multiple screens and respond quickly to visual and auditory alerts  

• Able to travel during the first year for extended periods of time  and as needed for training

Safety and Compliance  

The Control Room Operator is expected to   comply with   all safety policies, regulatory requirements, and company procedures to ensure safe and compliant operations at all times .     The Control Room Operator must prioritize safety in all   tasks , ensuring equipment is   operated   responsibly,   and plant procedures are strictly followed to protect personnel, equipment, and product quality.  

Benefits  

• Competitive Pay – Compensation $31.00 per hour  

• Health , Dental and   Vision Insurance  

• Life Insurance  

• Short-term Disability  

• Paid Vacation  

• Employee Assistance Program  

• Employee Engagement Events  

• Awards and Recognition  

• Employee Perks & Discounts  

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.   Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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