Materials Lead

Position Title:

Materials Lead

Company:

American Cementing LLC

Website:

https://americancementing.com/

About Us

Our cementing services range from well construction to remediation and ensure wellbore integrity that lasts throughout the life of the well. American Cementing’s services include in-depth laboratory testing, precise blending at the bulk plant and dependable operations at the wellsite.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Dependent Life options

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- 401(k) with employer match (after 90 days)

Position Summary

The

Materials Lead

is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the bulk plant and chemical warehouse. This role oversees the blending and loading of cement, chemicals (cement or bulk), and acid used in Pumping Services jobs. The Materials Lead supervises the Bulk Plant Operators and ensures all materials handling activities are performed safely, accurately, and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise and participate in daily bulk plant operations, ensuring safety, accuracy, and timeliness.

- Provide daily direction and oversight to Bulk Plant Operators.

- Review job proposals or call sheets to determine material volumes and blending requirements.

- Calculate, measure, and blend cement, chemicals, and acid in accordance with job specifications.

- Monitor pneumatic tank pressures and control valves to ensure accurate blending and transfer.

- Supervise and assist in loading blended materials onto bulk and acid transport trucks; retain samples for backup or testing.

- Load/unload materials from suppliers using forklifts and pallet jacks.

- Perform basic repairs and preventative maintenance on bulk plant equipment (e.g., blowers, forklifts).

- Drive bulk or acid transport trucks to support loading operations, as needed.

- Perform other duties as assigned to support operational and organizational goals.

Qualifications

Qualifications Education & Experience

- High School Diploma or GED - 3+ years of experience in bulk plant or operations - 1+ year of supervisory experience

Skills & Knowledge

- Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.

- Proven leadership and teamwork abilities.

- Strong math skills—capable of calculating volumes, ratios, and percentages.

- Sound problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

- Familiarity with MSDS, PPE, TDG, and Emergency Response Plans.

- Knowledge of hydrogen sulfide protocols and firefighting procedures is beneficial.

Critical Tasks / Performance Goals

- Support inventory tracking of cement, chemicals, and acid supplies.

- Complete and maintain accurate documentation (e.g., shipping papers, inventory logs, load tickets).

- Promote and adhere to Safety Standards in all work environments—shop, yard, and field.

- Promptly report all incidents, hazards, or injuries to the supervisor.

- Attend weekly safety meetings.

- Understand and implement operational and technical standards for all assigned tasks.

- Exercise Stop Work Authority when unsafe conditions or improved solutions are identified.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

- Exposure to moving machinery, outdoor weather, diesel fumes, chemicals, and moderate to loud noise

- Must be able to lift up to 65 lbs

- Frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching; occasional climbing, kneeling, or crawling

- Requires use of respirators, safety gear, and visual precision for various tasks

- Must be able to clearly communicate in team meetings and field settings

American Cementing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is based in the United States. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future employment sponsorship. At this time, we are not considering applicants located outside of the United States.