Category: Engineering Location: Rocanville End Date: OCT 31 2017

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PotashCorp, the world’s largest crop nutrient company plays an integral role in global food production.  The company produces the three essential nutrients required to help farmers grow healthier, more abundant crops.  With global population rising and diets improving in developing countries, crop nutrients such as potash, phosphates and nitrogen offer a responsible and practical solution to help produce the food we need, from the land we have.

The company has a career opportunity for qualified applicants at PotashCorp – Rocanville, located in Southeast Saskatchewan.

Reporting to the Chief Maintenance Engineer (Mine), the Electrical Engineer (Automation) will work as part of the automation team to assist with the design, implementation, and testing of new instrumentation and controls on underground mining machines. The Electrical Engineer will provide leadership and guidance to the departments.

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to: • Design and development of PLC & HMI sofware • Testing and integration of hardware and software components with existing control systems • Supporting R&D prototype development and test activities • Creation of turnover documentation to support maintenance and reliability of automation systems

The successful candidate must have attained a minimum of an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college with at least 5 years experience. Experience in machinery controls/automation (Allen-Bradley) and network communications would be as asset. Effective communication, organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently or in a team structure are essential. The candidate must have a proven ability to lead and develop others by demonstrating superior skills in coaching and mentoring.

The successful candidate may be required to undergo a background check.  All safety sensitive positions require a substance test in accordance with PotashCorp policy.

PotashCorp offers competitive compensation and benefits programs.  We are dynamic company offering new opportunities to motivated, hard-working and energetic employees. 

PotashCorp is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.  We encourage applications from all well qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the regions where we operate.  This includes recognizing the voluntary identification of status such as gender, sexual orientation, visible minority, Indigenous status, persons with disabilities, and veterans, where applicable.

Interested candidates should submit resumes in confidence by October 31, 2017 to:

PotashCorp - Rocanville Box 460 Rocanville, SK  S0A 3L0 Fax: (306) 645-2733 hrrocanville@potashcorp.com

We would like to thank all who apply; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.