Mine Engineering Technician - Soft Rock

At Compass Minerals, our teams are made of hardworking miners, scientists and explorers who are guided by our compass. Careers at Compass Minerals are challenging, rewarding and make a difference. Our people are essential — to their families, their communities and our success. They're Compass to the Core.

Our employees are invested in the future of Compass Minerals, and together, we strive to be the best essential minerals company by delivering where and when it matters.

At Compass Minerals, we have the ability to do something essential. Through the responsible transformation of the earth's natural resources, we help keep people safe, feed the world and enrich lives. We embrace this responsibility with a passion for quality, consistency and reliability. What we do each and every day makes a real difference.

Job Description - Mine Engineering Technician - Soft Rock (2400005Z)

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 Mine Engineering Technician – Ground Control to join the team at our Underground Salt Mine in Goderich, Ontario.

Compass Minerals’ Goderich Salt Mine, located 1,800 feet under Lake Huron, is the largest underground salt mine in the world. The mine is as deep as the CN Tower in Toronto is tall. The rock salt produced at the mine is used to keep citizens in North America safe as they travel through winter snow and ice. The salt is shipped to hundreds of communities around the Great Lakes and along the St. Lawrence Seaway. Some of the salt is trucked to the Compass Minerals plant less than 4 kilometers away, to be packaged for distribution and sale at retailers in North America. The salt is also sold in bulk to manufacturers that make plastics, detergents, disinfectants and other important products. Goderich is named Canada’s Prettiest Town and is best known for its stunning sunsets. Goderich is a lakeside community of 8,000 people located approximately 1.5 hours from London and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Installation and maintenance of rock mechanics instrumentation in underground excavations as required.
• Daily, weekly, monthly gathering of data from underground rock mechanics instruments, as well as formatting and analysis of these data as required.
• Inspection of conditions of underground excavations and drafting of rehab plans as required by the Lead Ground Control Engineering.
• Complete geologic mapping of underground openings as required.
• Execute 3D scanning of surface and underground areas as required for volume and detailed measurements including processing and registration of products.
• Collection of GPR (ground penetrating radar) surveys as required, presentation and analysis of these data.
• Assist in weekly mine-wide ventilation surveys, diagnose issues, develop and communicate corrective actions as required.
• Conduct weekly face survey and provide lines for advances and drilling of all active headings.
• Conduct total station surveys of underground excavations.
• Complete Monthly Audits of underground openings for ground conditions and any changes in roof and wall conditions and ground support integrity.
• Filing and maintenance of engineering drawings and documents.
• Make arrangements with mine operations personnel for equipment requirements, and physical installation of the instrumentation.
• Keep aware of industry best practices and new technologies to improve overall safety and efficiency of the operation.
• Assist Engineering department as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What should you bring to the role?

• Qualified Mine Engineering Technologist or Technician.
• 3-5 years’ experience preferred in mining.
• Underground survey experience is considered an asset.
• Experience with underground soft rock mining is considered an asset.
• Complete proficiency with Microsoft Office programs is required.
• AutoCAD highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Willingness and ability to work in elevated man lifts (up to about 60 ft above the mine floor) is necessary.

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?

• This is a Monday-Friday position. Overtime may be required in order to support a 24/7 operation.
• This position is expected to work underground.
• If you do not live nearby, you will be required to relocate. A relocation assistance package is available to those that qualify.

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.

Primary Location

Work Locations:

Goderich Mine, ON CAN 300 North Harbour Road W Goderich N7A 3Y9

Job Organization

Operations

Schedule

Regular

Shift

Standard

Job Type

Full-time

Travel

No

Job Posting

Oct 17, 2024, 5:06:20 PM