Traveling Batch Plant Assistant Superintendent at Remote – Lexington, Kentucky
About This Position
US--Remote
Job ID: 2026-4992
Type: NexGen Contracting, LLC
# of Openings: 1
Category: FIELD-Field Operations
Remote
Overview
NexGen is looking for a Batch-Plant Assistant Superintendent to join their growing team! This position is travel-based.
Responsibilities
Why NexGen?
NexGen Contracting, the self-perform arm of Gray, is based in Franklin, TN, and specializes in executing turnkey project scopes, including concrete, steel, millwright, and finishes. NexGen is fully integrated with Gray Construction and serves as a preferred subcontractor. The NexGen team is made of career, trade-specific professionals and core craftsmen with decades of experience who are dedicated to meeting our customers’ unique needs. NexGen offers a wide range of self-perform services, which include supervision, administration, craft labor, materials, tools, documentation, consumables, and safety devices to successfully carry projects from start to finish.
Why Gray?
Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction, along with smart manufacturing and equipment manufacturing services. Consistently ranked as a leader in the industry, we focus on the following markets for domestic and international customers: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Automotive, Distribution, Mission Critical, and Commercial.
Founded in 1960, Gray’s robust offering enables us to create one-of-a-kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering unmatched precision and partnership to some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations. Still, these areas don’t define Gray—our people do. Passion, commitment, and a great team spirit all speak to the team members at Gray.
Qualifications
- Operate the batch plant as required, ensuring continuous and efficient production.
- Operate the loader to stock the plant and manage onsite stockpiles.
- Receive and inventory batch plant materials, ensuring proper documentation and storage.
- Monitor plant performance and adjust operations to maximize uptime and efficiency.
- Perform preventative and routine maintenance, including minor equipment repairs and troubleshooting.
- Monitor the quality and consistency of plant inputs and outputs, adjusting as needed to meet project requirements.
- Work closely with onsite quality control and field operations teams to ensure production aligns with project demand.
- Conduct daily aggregate moisture testing and adjust batch designs accordingly.
- Maintain compliance with company safety policies, OSHA standards, and environmental regulations.
- Maintain a clean and organized batch plant, completing daily and weekly verification checklists.
- Ensure batch plant is operated safely, including performing lock-out/tag-out procedures when required.
- Accurately complete daily batch reports, tracking material usage and production data.
- Keep all areas of the batch plant clean, free of obstructions and aggregate over-spill.
- Assist in other areas of the plant as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
The new team member should be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development. If you are a high achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast-paced innovative company, then NexGen is the place for you.
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What we expect… (Essential Functions)
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 3 years of experience assisting with the management and operation of high-production portable concrete batch plants in large-scale construction environments.
- Extensive knowledge of concrete mix designs, batching systems, and quality control procedures.
- Experience in preventative and routine maintenance of batch plant equipment, with the ability to perform hands-on maintenance and minor repairs.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to overcome and communicate through challenges.
- Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations governing batch plant operations.
- Experience in using batching software, material tracking systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and operational issues related to batch plant equipment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to coordinate with project management, suppliers, and field teams.
- Solution-oriented mindset with a commitment to teamwork and promoting the success of the broader team.
- Willingness to travel up to 100% based on project location and requirements.
- Familiarity with CEMCO batch plants and Jonel batch control systems is a plus.
Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision.
Generally, normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
EEO Disclaimer
Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.