Maintenance Technician

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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. Additionally, it is working to develop a next-generation, long-term fire-retardant business that offers more innovative and environmentally friendly products in the fight against wildfires. Compass Minerals operates 12 production and packaging facilities with nearly 2,000 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 Maintenance Technician to join the team at our Wynyard facility in Wynyard, SK.

Compass Minerals’ Wynyard Mechanical Evaporation Plant is located on Big Quill Lake. The plant is Canada’s largest producer of sulfate of potash (SOP). The site uses two unique processes to produce SOP: ion exchange process and glaserite process. SOP from this site is used for the pharmaceutical, medical, food and fertilizer industries, and other industrial uses.

The Wynyard Plant is located right on Big Quill Lake, in a friendly community of 1,800, situated 50 minutes from the city of Humboldt and a 2-hour drive from Saskatoon.

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor or his/her designate and be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of a variety of industrial equipment, including but not limited to, belt and screw type conveyors, bucket elevators, automated packaging and wrapping equipment, hydraulic presses, as well as associated building infrastructure and support systems.

How will you contribute to the team?

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

- Read and understand blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

- Troubleshoot and operate specialized processing equipment.

- Repair, assemble, and/or disassemble gearboxes, pumps, and other machinery using proper specifications and techniques.

- Maintain valves, including packing, lubricating, and disassembly/replacement/repair.

- Assess general equipment condition (e.g., unusual vibration, noise, and/or heat) and report perceived problems to the proper authority.

- Perform routine oil changes, filter changes, inspections, and basic maintenance and repair of plant and mobile equipment.

- Conduct inspections related to the structural Asset Management Plan and complete follow-up repairs as assigned.

- Work with industrial pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

- Perform all position stick and gas metal arc welding.

- Use plasma cutters, oxygen/acetylene torches, various power and hand tools.

- Operate general shop equipment (e.g., drill press, bench grinder).

- Work at heights using various man lifts and access equipment.

- Work in confined spaces.

- Fit and assemble machine components.

- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

- Ability to work overtime as necessary and/or rotating shifts.

- Perform other duties as required.

What should you bring to the role?

- Must have a valid Red Seal Millwright Journeyperson Certificate; 2nd or 3rd year Apprentice will be considered).

- 5 years of related experience in an industrial setting is preferred.

- Metal fabrication, welding, and cutting (Proficiency in operating SMAW (“stick”), GMAW (“mig”), Oxy-Fuel, Plasma welding and cutting equipment). CWB certification would be an asset.

- Must be a team player willing to participate in company safety and production requirements.

- Effective communication skills: must be able to carry out verbal instructions, read labels and signs, report progress or issues to supervision.

- Excellent Oral and Written Communication 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?

- The shift schedule is Monday-Friday; 8hrs days.

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.