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We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.\nAbout GAF - Newton, Kansas\nNewton is a vibrant Kansas community founded in 1871 on a spirit of work, from its earliest days as a railroad, agriculture and cattle drive hub. With a population of about 20,000, Newton and neighboring North Newton features an active arts community, three National Historic Districts, a variety of museums, trails, restaurants, shops and attractions, Bethel College, award winning school districts, a championship golf course, first-class convention center and many other amenities. This collaborative region is close to dynamic Wichita and may be the next best place for you to call home, in GAF’s newest “Field of Dreams!”\nNew Plant, New Opportunities\nIf you haven’t been part of a greenfield startup, now is your chance. GAF is the North American leader in residential roofing materials. We are honored to be constructing our newest shingle manufacturing facility in Newton KS and hiring is underway as we build our initial plant leadership team. Due to our investment in training and the development of employees, you will have the opportunity to travel to our other locations, engage with peers, support the hiring of plant staff and participate in the design and construction of the facility. Expect your first years to be rewarding and challenging with an amazing team fully supporting you. You will wear many hats during the construction and commissioning phases of the project, and ease into your steady role over time.\nJob Summary\nThe Asphalt Operator II is an advanced technical role responsible for the end-to-end oversight of asphalt processing. Reporting to the Asphalt Operations Supervisor, this individual manages the blow stills, boilers, and thermal support systems to ensure a continuous, high-quality supply of asphalt products to the roofing mill. The Level II operator functions with high autonomy, making critical quality decisions and providing general oversight of yard activities\nEssential Duties\nChampion a safe and clean work environment, embedding safety as the highest priority within our culture.\nParticipate in safety, continuous improvement, and 5S initiatives.\nServe as an active member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and lead the development of safety pre-plans and JSA revisions.\nMaintain compliance with safety policies and procedures, conduct inspections of plant areas and/or equipment, and ensure deficiencies found are resolved or appropriately communicated.\nMonitor and adjust blow stills, industrial boilers, hot oil heaters, and water conditioning equipment via Wonderware or similar HMI systems to maintain production specifications.\nProvide general oversight and support to all Yard activities, including directing the flow of asphalt via complex pump and valve operations.\nUnderstand and be able to adjust asphalt processing needs based on plant consumption\nPerform advanced raw material testing and exercise independent judgment to accept or reject products based on a high degree of quality knowledge\nIdentify faulty operations or defective equipment and initiate technical repairs and maintenance through the Maximo work order system\nSupport the receiving of all asphalt and filler deliveries, ensuring truck drivers strictly adhere to plant safety policies\nMonitor and maintain fire systems and critical equipment during non-production hours to ensure a seamless plant start-up\nMaintain detailed and accurate records of temperatures, pressures, and chemical specifications for long-term production tracking\nParticipate in Outage and downday work as assigned\nPerform other duties as assigned\nQualifications Required\nH.S. 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Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.Base Hourly Rate: $33.00\nHow We Protect What Matters Most:\n1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.\nWe believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 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