"Alerted.org

Description

We invite you to 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. Compass Minerals operates 12 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.

Summary: This position reports directly to the Ponds and Harvest Operation Manager and is Responsible for improving the efficiency and reliability of pond and harvest systems. Leads design and implementation of new equipment, including preliminary designs, specifications, and cost estimates.

**Essential Job Functions:** Include but are not limited to the following:

_(Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities at any time.)_

+ Develop and execute strategic plans to improve production output and operational efficiency, and productivity improvements

+ Learn and understand the pond and harvest system, its needs and requirements for plant processing equipment, practices, and chemical purification/separation to understand how projects will impact the site-wide business.

+ Monitor and analyze incoming brine composition to predict mineral yield and adjust pond sequencing and evaporation strategies based on seasonal and chemical variability."

+ Oversee daily production activities, coordinating targets with plant and field teams while optimizing feed to the plant, and brine chemistry to maximize yield.

+ Oversee evaporation pond layout, flow control, and maintenance while monitoring environmental and chemical factors to guide operations."

+ Drive process optimization, partnering with engineers to improve ore deposits and recovery steps, and leading initiatives to enhance recovery and reduce losses.

+ Leads resources to perform engineering and construction management of ponds projects, as directed by the Ponds Operations Manager

+ Updates or creates maintenance/production operating instructions, equipment records, O&M manuals and procedures.

+ Enforces proactive environmental, health, and safety processes in compliance with company policies and documented procedures. Ensures compliance with all company standards, practices, and procedures

+ Apply technical skills in areas such as crushing, conveying, pumps, hydraulics, vibration diagnostics, and equipment maintenance

+ Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

+ Strong background in mineral processing or chemical engineering

+ Proficiency in data modeling, GIS, and process control systems.

+ Experience in process development of existing and/or emerging technologies.

+ Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

+ Highly motivated, self-driven and customer focused.

+ Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and collaboratively across multiple organizations.

Education and/or Experience:

+ BS or MS in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering preferred

+ 4–6+ years in industrial mining or plant processing

+ Experience in production and processing operations

+ Knowledge of hydrometallurgy, crystallization, solids handling, crushing, grinding, and conveying

+ Proficient in material and energy balance calculations

+ Familiarity with instrumentation, automation, and control systems

+ Experience with pumps, piping, and hydraulics a plus

+ Inorganic manufacturing experience preferred

**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.

+ Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

+ Standing while delivering training or demonstrations.

+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

+ This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

+ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

+ Ability to wear personal protective equipment.

+ Ability to climb, kneel, stoop, etc. while being in the production environment.

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. Learn more about equal employment opportunity laws at dol.gov (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .  July 2025

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.