Job Details

Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments - at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary

Engineering technician will work closely with Engineering and Mine Production Groups focused on regular sampling, monitoring, testing, and mapping of the underground mine and overlying surface. This role will be primarily in the mine to monitor production and environmental conditions such as ground movement, ventilation, and subsidence. Individual required to successfully measure, ensure data integrity, analyze, process and communicate results. Attention to detail and applicable skillset is required to identify and communicate any potential concerns related to movement or other anomalies.

Must be able to work independently with little instruction.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Surveying
• Mapping
• Sampling
• Analyze Face Quality
• Ground Control Inspections
• Monitoring / Tracking / Testing
  • Roof Bolt
  • Ventilation
  • Convergence
  • Subsidence
• Drafting as Assigned
• Environmental Tasks as Assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have PS or show continued progress towards certification
• Mine surveying experience is preferred
• College degree preferred
• AutoCAD experience is required
• Experience working with surveying equipment such as total station and level as well as other data logging equipment
• Ability to work in an underground environment
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Work Environment

Field work will include underground and surface industrial environment where potential dust, high temperatures, and other industrial and mine related hazards may be encountered. High work will be needed for measurement and monitoring activities.

At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.