Director, Technical Services

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. Job Description - Director, Technical Services (24000063) 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. 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. Summary The Director Technical Services will coordinate engineering and technical resources to support mining and production operations. This role involves overseeing a diverse team, including mine engineering and planning, capital management, geological, projects, maintenance/reliability, and continuous improvement. This position will collaborate with various stakeholders while maintaining a high degree of autonomy. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer (COO), the role will be responsible for all technical functions at the production and mining sites and will serve as a close advisor to the COO and site leaders with the goal of restoring healthy tenets within the operations. Key responsibilities include overseeing key improvements that maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the sites. The role will contribute to strategic planning and provide insights for short and long-term projects. Engaging with operations personnel and corporate teams, the individual will offer technical expertise and innovative solutions. Additional tasks may involve organizing regular assessments of the company's mineral reserves and resources. The ideal candidate will promote global best practices as standards for the overall mining and production processes. Overall, this position is crucial for executing effective plans and enhancing operational efficiency. We are open to a remote employee for this position and they will be expected to travel 30%-40% of the time. Essential Job Functions include, but are not limited to the following: Lead in the practice of Compass Mineral’s Core Values to contribute to the success of Compass Minerals. Lead the technical services team to collaborate with Operations and Maintenance for timely project execution. Develop and maintain long-term and short-term strategic plans, including capital and infrastructure requirements. Analyze, propose and manage budgets, technologies and resources for projects. Ability to work on multiple projects in various stages simultaneously. Work closely with other functions and site leaders to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Manage process improvements; ensuring regulatory requirements are met. Manage the Technical Services Team, monitoring performance, facilitating growth, and handle disputes. Track and report capital budgets and project performance, ensuring effective forecasting. Collaborate with corporate teams on project updates and communications. Provide technical expertise and support to mining and production operations, focusing on risk management and safety compliance. Conduct Financial Studies: Complete detailed financial trade-off studies to evaluate project feasibility and optimize resource allocation. Implement New Technologies: Analyze and recommend new mining production technologies that support long-term operational efficiency and sustainability. Develop Safety Protocols: Plan and integrate safety requirements into all projects, addressing assessed hazards and critical risks. Mentor Team Members: Provide leadership, coaching, and development opportunities for both front-line and technical employees to enhance team capabilities. Perform other related duties as 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. Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science required. Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience required, with 4 years of management experience preferred. Preferred Experience with an emphasis on underground mine planning and production optimization. Experience in mining and/or manufacturing environment. Experience with lean manufacturing/six sigma a plus. Ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders. Sound understanding of financial costing and budgetary controls. Willing and able to work in a dynamic and changing environment. Good level of communication, negotiation and influencing skills. Project management and Capital program implementation skills. Broad knowledge of underground mine safety standards. Excellent safety record. Ability to demonstrate safety leadership required. High proficiency level in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and Powerpoint. Strong capability in Auto Cad and mine planning software. High proficiency in JD Edwards. 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. Must be able to respond quickly to sounds. Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces. Must be able to observe safety situations and respond accordingly to dangerous situations. Must be able to safely climb ladders while carrying up to 40 pounds. Must be able to travel approximately 30%-40% of the time. 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. To request reasonable accommodations, email [email protected] or call 913-344-9200. #J-18808-Ljbffr