Boiler Evaporation Operator

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Job Description - Boiler Evaporation Operator (2500001L)

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 long-term fire-retardant business. 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 Boiler & Evaporation Swing Operator to join the team at our Goderich Evaporation Plant facility in Goderich, Ontario.

Compass Minerals’ Goderich Plant has operated since 1867, after an unsuccessful search for oil uncovered a vast bed of rock salt under Goderich. Using mechanical evaporation, the plant produces high-purity, fine- and coarse-grained salt products in packages and in bulk for commercial, agricultural, and industrial applications. The plant also packages rock salt from the mine that is used for deicing and water conditioning.

How will you contribute to the team?

Reporting to the Boiler & Evaporation Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Maintains maximum Boiler Evaporation process efficiency by adjusting, reading, and interpreting gauges, indicators, and steam flow meters.
• Safely operates boilers, evaporation process and drying process to meet salt production demand.
• Controls Boiler Evaporation plant operations through use of electronic, pneumatic and mechanical controls.
• Observes various manual and electronic measuring devices and makes adjustments to the Boiler Evaporation process accordingly.
• Performs the chemical testing and treatment of boiler feed water.
• Maintains records and reports relative to Boiler Evaporation plant operations.
• Makes regular checks of plant equipment and makes adjustments, authorized repairs, and performs routine equipment service as required.
• Performs other related work as required.
• Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams, written orders, control gauges, manufacturer's operating instructions books, and to record Boiler Evaporation Plant Operation plant information.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral or written instructions on proper plant operation, Skill in repairing and maintaining various types of equipment.

What should you bring to the role?

• Preference will be given to candidates with 4th Class Power Engineering Trade Certification.
• Previous experience working with computerized control systems, high pressure boilers, pumps, valves, chillers and cooling towers.
• Previous experience maintaining equipment in a heavy industrial manufacturing plant.
• Knowledge of food processing/manufacturing equipment.

What will you like about us?

• Compensation and Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package along with medical, dental, vision, disability, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
• Rest and Relaxation: Paid vacation, sick and personal floating days as per the collective agreement.
• 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 – Thursday 10hr days, unless assigned to a 12hr shift for relief purposes, as per the Collective Agreement.

Compass Minerals Canada Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. To request reasonable accommodations, email careers@compassminerals.com.