Description
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, its next-generation, long-term fire retardant products provide a more innovative and environmentally friendly option 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 Journeyperson Electrician with PLC experience to join the team at our mechanical evaporation 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.
The Amherst Plant is located in a fully established community of 10,000, situated on the Nova Scotia/New Brunswick border on the northeast end of the Cumberland Basin, an arm of the Bay of Fundy. Amherst is two hours from Halifax and less than an hour’s drive from Moncton, NB.
Summary:
This position, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, will be responsible for the; maintenance, repair and installation work of plant infrastructure. The positions will also be responsible for manning the various fixed plant services on site.
How will you contribute to the team?
Maintenance of plant electrical equipment
Reliability improvement of plant electrical equipment
Working on the electrical component of various projects as required
Maintenance of electrical distribution equipment and troubleshooting of electrical distribution and mining equipment
Troubleshooting and maintaining the plant control network
Required to work on portable sub-station relocation as well as with HV and MV cabling splicing.
Qualifications
High School Diploma, coupled with an Industrial Electrician License
Valid Driver’s License
Experience as an Electrician in the mining industry, or a similar heavy industrial environment
Experience on PLC systems required
Experience on VFD & Electronic Soft Start Systems
Experience in Medium and High Voltage Systems
Red Seal Certified preferred
What will you like about us?
C ompensation 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.
Compass Minerals 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 [email protected] .
Job: Craftworker
Primary Location: CA-CA-Amherst
Work Locations: Amherst, NS CAN 327 Smith Road Amherst B4H 3Y4
Organization: Operations
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Travel: No
Req ID: 24000001