Conda Phosphate Operations

Soda Springs, Idaho

Reporting to the Maintenance and Reliability Manager, the Rotating Equipment Reliability Supervisor position is primarily responsible for overseeing and coordinating all activities related to the Reliability functions for the site.  The role will directly supervise 3 employees in the Reliability Team.

Specific responsibilities could include:

• Be a strong safety leader and actively support continuous safety improvement and environmental stewardship on site
• Provide leadership to ensure safe and efficient work execution of the Rotating Equipment Reliability Team
• Manage and be accountable for the performance of the Rotating Equipment Reliability Team including conducting performance evaluations for all direct reports
• Work in a collaborative manner to motivate the team and create a work environment where employees are equipped with the tools and skills required, are engaged in personal development, and contribute to the success of Itafos
• Facilitate the resolution of interpersonal and intrapersonal issues through coaching, mentoring, discipline or conflict resolution
• Coordinate reliability activities and delegate workload appropriately across team
• Provide technical assistance and direction for troubleshooting, analysis, and improvement efforts
• Identify solutions to complex problems and take necessary action to ensure the issues are resolved in a timely manner
• Work closely with stakeholders from multiple departments to ensure needs for the site are being met
• Manage and coordinate contractors as needed to meet the needs of the site
• Report on key reliability metrics
• Participate/lead projects and complete ad hoc requests as assigned by the Maintenance and Reliability Manager
• Develop and manage the budget for the Reliability cost center
• Ensure the site “Top 10 Bad Actor” lists are kept up to date and reviewed at least quarterly by stakeholders
• Manage the site Vulnerabilities List and facilitate monthly meetings to review it with stakeholders
• Be responsive to plant needs including outages and turnarounds during normal and off shift hours
• Own and develop site documents related to reliability and mechanical integrity
• Own and drive the Reliability Program for the site 

Qualifications of the position include:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or appropriate field of study plus equivalent work experience is preferred
• 5+ years of experience working in Reliability/Engineering with manufacturing/production experience preferred
• Strong coaching, relationship and team building skills and ability to influence others
• Possess and ownership mindset
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with computers including Microsoft office package.  Bentley APM and SAP experience is a plus
• Excellent work ethic and ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Be a self-starter, able to work with little direct oversight
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment
• Willingness to learn and grow the position and people
• Demonstrated leadership ability with previous experience supervising others is a plus
• Possess troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to read, understand and apply codes, procedures, and policies
• Must be willing to attend training and complete courses as required to enhance skills
• Possess an in-depth understanding of Reliability fundamentals
• Must be able to prioritize and set work goals
• Ability to complete failure analysis and lead incident investigations

Work Schedule & Environment: 

• 4-day x 10-hour workweek, typically Monday through Thursday
• Requirement to be responsive to plant needs, including production upsets, outages, and turnarounds, during normal and off shift hours
• Performing work in a combination of office/indoor and manufacturing/outdoor settings
• Typical manufacturing/processing environment working near moving equipment and mechanical parts, varying levels of noise, and near fumes or airborne particles
• Performing work outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions including elevated temperatures, cold, rain, snow, etc.
• Performing work from elevated heights, platforms, and/or ladders
• Performing work using a variety of types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hard hats, safety glasses/goggles, gloves, hearing protection, respirators, protective suits, fall protection, etc.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, and ascending/descending stairs

** Itafos Conda, LLC is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.**

The Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician position, based out of Conda Phosphate Operations in Soda Springs, Idaho and reporting to the I&E Supervisor, is responsible for executing work safely, follow policies and procedures while troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing instrument and electrical assets up to 13,800 volts including routine work, shut down work and provide Turnaround support. 

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Be a strong safety leader.
• Actively support continuous safety improvement and environmental stewardship on site.
• Work safely and responsibility following procedures and electrical safe work practices.
• Troubleshoot and analyze instrument and electrical systems with voltages up to 13,800 volts.
• Use computer tools to record equipment history, document repairs and create work orders.
• Work closely with contractors, vendors and internal departments.
• Actively engage in site safety programs.
• Be ready to go to work at the designated time each day with an attitude that supports a high-performance, team-oriented safety culture.
• Work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated.
• Work in all areas of the plant as needed, which will include climbing stairs, working in various environmental conditions (including elevated heat, cold weather, hazard zones, rain, snow, etc.) wearing the required PPE for plant access.
• Complete progression training as required and within timelines outlined by site policies.
• Operate mobile equipment including man lifts and forklifts.
• Be responsive to plant needs including outages and turnarounds during normal and off shift hours.

Qualifications for the position include:  

• Idaho state electrical journeyman license with 5+ years’ experience in the electrical field required.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical problems with voltages up to 13,800 volts.
• Experience with three phase motor control and electrical distribution systems.
• Ability to read, understand and apply procedures and policies.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and equipment files.
• Experience with HVAC is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to attend training and complete required skills courses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Possess an ownership mindset and ability to excel in a team environment.
• Possess troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Team player that treats coworkers with dignity and respect, openly shares information and is engaged continuous improvement.
• Posses high level mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Schedule & Environment:

• 4-day x 10-hour workweek, typically Monday through Thursday.
• Requirement to be responsive to plant needs, including production upsets, outages, and turnarounds, during normal and off shift hours.
• Performing work in a combination of office/indoor and manufacturing/outdoor settings.
• Typical manufacturing/processing environment working near moving equipment and mechanical parts, varying levels of noise, and near fumes or airborne particles.
• Performing work outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions including elevated temperatures, cold, rain, snow, etc.
• Performing work from elevated heights, platforms, and/or ladders.
• Performing work using a variety of types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hard hats, safety glasses/goggles, gloves, hearing protection, respirators, protective suits, fall protection, etc.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, and ascending/descending stairs.

** Itafos is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.**

Reporting to the Rotating Equipment Supervisor, this position is responsible for executing work safely, follow policies and procedures while troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing rotating equipment such as pumps, filters, conveyors, gearboxes, and elevators including routine work, shut down work and Turnaround. 

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Be a strong safety leader and actively support continuous safety improvement and environmental stewardship on site,
• Work safely and responsibility following procedures and safe work practices,
• Use computer tools to record equipment history, document repairs and create work orders,
• Work closely with contractors, vendors and internal departments,
• Engagement in the site safety programs,
• Be on time ready to go to work at the designated time each day with behaviors and attitudes that support a high-performance team-oriented safety culture,
• Work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated,
• Work in all areas of the plant where needed which will include climbing stairs, working various environmental conditions (including elevated heat, cold weather, haz zones, rain, snow, etc.) in required PPE for plant access and un-even working surfaces,
• Complete progression training as required and within timelines outlined by CPO,
• Crane, manlift and forklift operation,
• Be responsive to plant needs including outages and turnarounds during normal and off shift hours.

Qualifications for the position include:

• At least two years education at vocational/technical school in the rotating equipment or machining field or 5+ years’ of maintenance      experience is preferred,
• Experience rebuilding pumps, conveyer systems, rotating drums, gear boxes.
• Basic working knowledge of all types of rotating equipment such as pumps, gear boxes, conveyer systems, compressors, rotating drums.
• Ability to use precise measuring tools, aligning tools.
• Installations and alignment of mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read, understand and apply procedures and policies,
• Must be willing to attend training and complete courses as required to enhance skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP is a plus,
• Possess an ownership mindset,
• Possess troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving ability,
• Team player that treats coworkers with dignity and respect, openly shares information and is engaged in continuous improvement,
• Good mechanical skills,
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 

Work Schedule & Environment:

• 4-day x 10-hour workweek, typically Monday through Thursday.
• Requirement to be responsive to plant needs, including production upsets, outages, and turnarounds, during normal and off shift hours.
• Performing work in a combination of office/indoor and manufacturing/outdoor settings.
• Typical manufacturing/processing environment working near moving equipment and mechanical parts, varying levels of noise, and near fumes or airborne particles.
• Performing work outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions including elevated temperatures, cold, rain, snow, etc.
• Performing work from elevated heights, platforms, and/or ladders.
• Performing work using a variety of types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hard hats, safety glasses/goggles, gloves, hearing protection, respirators, protective suits, fall protection, etc.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, and ascending/descending stairs.

** Itafos is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.**

Join our team and begin a rewarding career with Itafos!

Laboratory Lead 

Conda Phosphate Operations 

Soda Springs, Idaho

Reporting to the Process Engineering Supervisor, the Laboratory Lead is a working lead with workload split approximately 20% supervisory and 80% hands-on analytical work. The Laboratory Lead is responsible for managing day to day operation of the quality control laboratory, including supervision of laboratory personnel, procurement of operating supplies and equipment, coverage for sick leave and vacation, and performance of laboratory analysis.

Lead Responsibilities Include:

• Champion safety improvement, environmental stewardship, and analytical excellence in the laboratory.
• Supervise operation of the laboratory and six full time technicians, including performance reviews, scheduling coverage for vacation and sick leave, and providing coverage as necessary.
• Ensure QA/QC standards are met, and safe work practices are followed.
• Manage laboratory operation to the budget.
• Manage inventory and procurement of laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Manage collection, neutralization, and disposal of laboratory waste streams.
• Manage maintenance schedule of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Manage development of new analytical methods and procedures.
• Maintain the Laboratory information Management System (dataPARC).
• Monitor and Maintain Ion-Exchange resins and Reverse Osmosis water treatment system.

Laboratory Analytical Responsibilities Include:

• Work safely and responsibility, following laboratory procedures and site safe work practices.
• Analyze routine plant and mine samples in a timely manner and be responsive to non-routine analytical needs of the plant and mine.
• Prepare consumable reagents and standards for the main laboratory and operations’ field laboratories.
• Maintain, calibrate, and service all laboratory equipment.
• Use computer tools to record data and prepare reports.

Qualifications for the position include:  

• Possess a BS degree in chemistry, or other related field, and 2+ years of laboratory experience, or
• Possess a minimum of 5 years of directly related laboratory experience.
• Experience with ICP,ICP-MS preferred.
• Possess excellent problem solving, trouble-shooting, and diagnostic skills.
• Previous supervisory experience is a plus.
• Computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, SAP, dataPARC).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate behaviors and attitudes that support high-performance team-oriented culture.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand at a work bench for long periods.

 Work Schedule & Environment:  

• 4-day x 10-hour work week, typically Monday through Thursday.
• Requirement to be responsive to plant needs, including production upsets, outages, and turnarounds, during normal and off shift hours.
• Performing work in a combination of office/indoor and manufacturing/outdoor settings.
• Typical manufacturing/processing environment working near moving equipment and mechanical parts, varying levels of noise, and near fumes or airborne particles.
• Performing work outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions including elevated temperatures, cold, rain, snow, etc.
• Performing work from elevated heights, platforms, and/or ladders.
• Performing work using a variety of types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hard hats, safety glasses/goggles, gloves, hearing protection, respirators, protective suits, fall protection, etc.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, and ascending/descending stairs.

** Itafos Conda, LLC is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.**