Hiring: Controls & Automation Manager Company: Compass Minerals Location: Ogden, UT Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 15:14:35 Target Skills & Keywords : PLC, SQL About the job Experience: •7 - 10 years of industrial controls and automation experience. •10 years of industrial controls and automation experience. Required Skills: •Manage and lead a team of controls engineers and PLC programmers, including workload prioritization, technical direction, mentoring, and performance management. •Provide technical oversight and review of program and system logic changes across multiple automation systems. •Guide development and integration of software solutions, including telemetry, analytics, and SQL Databases. •Support Operations and Maintenance personnel, including call-out duty for critical situations. •Work across IT and OT infrastructure to ensure communications, cybersecurity, and system reliability standards. •Provide management tools and operational data such as dashboards for utility usage, production, and downtime tracking. •Serve as escalation support for complex electrical, instrumentation, and process control issues. •Oversee site telemetry systems, including pump stations, PLC networks, and mobile automation assets. Qualifications: •BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent industrial experience. •Minimum of 7 - 10 years of industrial controls and automation experience. •Strong PLC experience (Rockwell ControlLogix, FactoryTalk, and Rockwell Plant PAX preferred). •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. Compensation: •$126,000 - $165,000 / year •Position qualifies for bonus opportunity Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!