Mine Hoist & Shafts Specialist

Compass Minerals America Inc. • Franklin, LA • 1w ago

Description

Mine Hoist & Shafts Specialist - Cote Blanche, LA

Join the Team at Compass Minerals

Compass Minerals is a leading global provider of essential minerals that help solve nature's challenges for customers and communities. From keeping roadways safe during winter weather to supporting agriculture and crop growth, our products play an important role in everyday life. With more than 1,800 employees across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., we are committed to safety, innovation, and operational excellence.

We are seeking a Mine Hoist & Shaft Specialist to join our team in Cote Blanche, Louisiana . This role is responsible for the lifecycle management of hoisting and shaft systems at the Cote Blanche Mine, including inspections, maintenance strategies, operational optimization, safety compliance, and project leadership. The ideal candidate will serve as the site subject matter expert for hoisting and shaft systems while promoting a strong safety-first culture.

Why Join Compass Minerals?

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

Relocation assistance provided for qualified candidates

Benefits starting Day 1

11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday

2 weeks PTO

1 week sick time(subject to applicable state and local laws)

401(k) with company match

Employee Education Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Bonus opportunities for eligible positions

Compensation

Pay Range: $126,000 - $155,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Position qualifies for bonus opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering: Lead the evaluation, specification, and design of mine hoisting systems, including headframes, skips, cages, ropes, braking systems, and controls

Integrity & Maintenance: Develop and oversee Hoist and Shaft integrity programs to monitor equipment health and minimize downtime

Technical Support: Provide expert guidance on inspection, maintenance, and project tasks

Safety & Compliance: Ensure all hoist and shaft systems are in compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards, accompany inspectors during regulatory inspections of shafts and hoisting systems

Assess & Mitigate Risks: Conduct risk assessments and hazard identifications and implement controls

Operational Optimization: Analyze hoisting metrics and KPIs to improve utilization

Project Leadership: Manage budgets and schedules of hoist and shaft related inspections, construction, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams

Asset Management: Responsible for the life cycle of Cote Blanche hoisting and shaft systems

Conduct training: Develop and lead sessions on topics pertaining to hoisting and shaft systems

Promote culture: Foster a strong safety-conscious environment

Assess competency: Develop and perform practical evaluations to ensure varying levels of hoist and shaft personnel meet required skill levels

Mentorship: Coach and mentor new and experienced hoist and shaft personnel, providing guidance and support

Perform other related duties as required.

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

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mining, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

10 years of experience in mining with 5 years of practical mine hoist and shaft construction, maintenance, or engineering experience in the field

Strong working knowledge of hoisting systems, shafts, headframes, and industry standards

Good understanding of underground operations around mine shafts, including shaft stations, personnel and material flow, shaft pipes and electrical services (routing), and muck flow in and out of hoisting systems

Demonstrated ability to learn and harmonize regulatory requirements (MSHA) with Compass Minerals policies and procedures

Demonstrated mentoring ability and interest in developing junior staff

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Strong verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Physical Requirements

This role requires work in underground mining environments and hoisting systems, including exposure to hot, humid, dusty conditions. Candidates must be able to wear PPE, navigate mine environments, work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Minerals is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Apply Today

Join a team committed to safety, operational excellence, and employee growth at Compass Minerals.

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.

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