Chief Engineer - Plant

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Explore the potential of being part of something Clearly Essential!

Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 12 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.

We are currently hiring a Chief Engineer to join the team at our Amherst facility in Amherst, Nova Scotia.

Compass Minerals’ Amherst Mechanical Evaporation Plant produces and packages a variety of salt products. Almost 50% of the salt manufactured at the plant is food-grade salt distributed for use in commercial food production and for table salt used in homes across Canada. In addition, the plant produces and packages salt for water conditioning, agriculture, fishery, deicing and even pool salt.

Summary:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position is responsible for day-to-day operations and supervision of the Vapour Recompression Evaporation Process (VREP) Department, including Project and Process Engineering at the Amherst Plant. This position supervises unionized employees.

How will you contribute to the team?

To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

- Maintains a safe and productive plant VREP operation to meet the production goals of the site, including but not limited to maintaining a preventative maintenance program for plant VREP equipment, utilizing manuals as well as PC based tools.

- Leads the maintenance/operator teams in performing diagnostic troubleshooting on all plant boiler/evaporation equipment.

- Monitors quality of repairs and functions of upgrades.

- Interprets production reports and their use in improving operations with emphasis on standard work.

- Interfaces with production management and process operators to determine the most effective ways to operate equipment to produce safe, quality tons.

- Purchases and maintains proper spare parts in inventory that will balance tying up capital with minimizing plant downtime.

- Interfaces with boiler chemical suppliers to ensure proper maintenance of boiler equipment.

- Identifies building and physical plant repair issues.

- Maintains schedule to maximize cleaning effectiveness of plant and machinery.

- Interfaces with process operators to allow repairs to be made to minimize impact on production.

- Controls energy costs through effective monitoring of machine performance and operation schedules.

- Maintains safety programs.

- Updates technical publication library (equipment, blueprints, schematics, etc.).

- Administers the Technical Safety ACT as it applies to the site.

- Supervises the brine well operation.

- Co-ordinates plant maintenance shutdowns.

- Ensures all Company standards, practices, and procedures are followed.

- Perform other related duties as required.

What should you bring to the role?

- Must hold a valid 2nd or 3rd Class Power Engineer Certificate of Qualification or an engineering degree in mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment.

- Experience in operating facility power distribution, steam generation, vacuum system, compressed air systems, water systems, hydraulics and building maintenance.

- Experience supervising and directing a team and other resources to achieve results with specified timeframes.

- Control room experience – monitor complex processes and coordinate critical activities.

- Ability to read and interpret technical documents (blueprints, wiring diagrams, manuals, etc.)

- Ability to obtain and maintain proper licensing needed to legally operate specific plant machines (boiler license, etc.)

- Ability to interface with vendors and purchase parts in an effective manner, including cost-saving pricing and delivery

- Ability to obtain and maintain proper licensing needed to legally operate specific plant machines (boiler license, etc.)

- Project management skills

What will you like about us?

- Compensation and Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package along with medical, dental, vision, disability, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

- Rest and Relaxation: Paid vacation, paid sick and personal floating days.

- Prepare for your Future: Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company match and contribution.

- Shared Core Values: Our employees share five Core Values in all we do: Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Value Creation and High Performance.

- Safety: We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment as we strive toward Zero Harm for our employees, customers and communities.

- Meaningful Work: What sets us apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. We responsibly transform Earth’s natural resources to deliver products that help keep people safe, feed the world and enrich lives.

- Growth and Development: Our development programs help our employees meet their personal growth goals and are a key driver in our company’s growth.

What is the work schedule?

- Monday-Friday 40-hour work week, onsite

Compass Minerals Canada Corp. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to making all employment-related decisions without regard to race, ancestry, ethnicity, color, religious creed or belief, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy and breastfeeding), age, military or veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. To request reasonable accommodations, email careers@compassminerals.com.