What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreman Electrical position at Compass Minerals America Inc.?
Description
We invite you to be part of a mission that is Clearly Essential.
Compass Minerals 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. Our salt products keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical, and agricultural applications. Our plant nutrition products improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. We are also developing a long-term fire-retardant business.
We operate 12 production and packaging facilities with nearly 2,000 employees throughout the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. For more information about the company and its products, visit compassminerals.com.
Job Summary
This role directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in electrical system repair, maintenance, and installation. The supervisor directly oversees 8-10 employees in the Electrical Department.
Key Responsibilities
- Schedules, assigns, plans, and supervises electrical shop personnel work.
- Ensures crews work efficiently, with upcoming crews having appropriate work lined up as per electrical plan.
- Conducts regular safety meetings.
- Provides technical expertise to ensure exceptional production.
- Maintains high voltage systems and equipment.
- Maintains permissibility on underground equipment according to MSHA regulations.
- Plans and develops work schedules, equipment usage schedules, priority of electrical expenditures, and procedures for equipment and equipment maintenance.
- Ensures a safe working environment through attention to housekeeping and workplace inspections.
- Assumes responsibility for maintaining safe work conditions, adherence to operational policies and procedures, and adherence to MSHA regulations.
- Responsible for meeting budget guidelines and assisting in preparation of capital and operational budgets.
- Completes necessary daily MSHA and other checks/reports.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the following requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED and completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent.
- 3-5 years of underground mining experience, with preference given to those with underground mine supervisory experience in the salt mining industry.
- Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software, experience with Allen Bradley PLC controls or similar control systems, and experience with instrumentation processes.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to reasonably access areas in the mill and dock requiring inspections and maintenance.
