1st Year Compass Minerals UK ENGINEERING APPRENTICES 2015

Daniel WorthingtonJay WhinnettDaniel Jones

Josh Allen

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Daniel WorthingtonBackground Information

• Live in Middlewich• Went to Middlewich High School• Attended Sir John Deane's College – Music Technology, Information

Technology, Applied Science, Film Studies• Attended Mid Cheshire College – Electrical Installation• I started here at Compass Minerals UK on 7th September 2015• I am interested in engineering because of my step-father who is a

Electrician at the Mine (Paul Noden) and because I like to know how things work and how to fix them if there were to be a problem

• My hobbies include:- Guitar & Piano- Astronomy- Skiing

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Jay WhinnettBackground Information

• Live in Middlewich• Went to Middlewich High School• Attended South Cheshire College (engineering)• I started here at Compass Minerals UK on 7th September 2015• I am interested in engineering because I have a family background

in engineering, along with this I like how there is always something new to learn.

• My hobbies include:• Skiing• Running

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Daniel JonesBackground Information

• Live in Winsford • Went to Leftwich High School• Attended Mid Cheshire College – Civil Engineering• Attended Glyndwr University – Architectural design• I started here at Compass Minerals UK on 7th September 2015• I am interested in engineering because of my Father who is a multi-

skilled engineer and also the influence of my grandfather who was a fitter here at the mine for 30 years.

• My hobbies include:- Mountain biking- Maintaining my own cars & motorbikes.

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Josh AllenBackground Information• Live in Winsford• I went to Woodford Lodge High School• Attended the Winsford Academy Sixth form – Physics, History and

English language • I started here at Compass Minerals UK on 7th September 2015• I am interested in engineering as it allows me to apply my

understanding of physics in a practical way. I felt an apprenticeship was a better way to develop my skills in engineering, as it offers more experience than a university course.

• My hobbies include:- Playing guitar and Piano.- Astronomy - Travelling

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Recruitment Process • The Apprenticeship was advertised in the local press.• We applied by sending off our individual CV’s.• Initial interview with HR and Engineering managers. • Mine visit/Trade test/Second interview.

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HR and EHS Induction

Company Introduction

Site Safety

HR Induction

EHS Induction

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Training programme structure

• The Apprenticeship programme we are on is multi-skilled. This means we will be studying both mechanical and electrical disciplines as part of a long term strategy for the Company providing higher performance and an efficient workplace.

• In order to achieve this our training consists of:- Day release to Stoke-on-Trent Technical College to complete

PEO2(Performing Engineering Operations Level 2) and Electrical Installation Level 2.

- 1 training day a week onsite in the training centre with the Electrical Trainer (Terry Pointen)

- 1 training day a week onsite in the training centre with the Mechanical Trainer (Mike Peacock)

- 2 Working days on-site with our mentors to gain practical experience in the workplace

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Topics covered Health & safety Electrical installation Bench fitting

Qualifications NVQ level 2 engineering Performing engineering operations level 2 Level 3 BTEC engineering

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On-site Electrical TrainingTheory• Applying Ohm’s Law – V/A/Ω• Voltdrop – BS 7671: 2008 Amendment 3 (2015)

Practical• Control Circuits using relays – Inching, Joy pump circuit• Domestic Circuits – lighting, sockets

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On-site Mechanical Training

Theory• Drawings – 1st & 3rd Angle Projections• The theory of Metal Cutting

Practical• Filing• Chiselling• Marking out• Tolerances – 0.02mm

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Underground Practical Experiences

Vehicle Bay

Fitters

Electricians

Shaft Team

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COMPASS TO THE CORE

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Continuous Improvement

Continuous Improvement is demonstrated by Ben Fitzpatrick, who started here 4years ago as an apprentice and is now a shift electrician.

Continuous improvement training course completed.• 5 Why’s• Best Use of Time• Efficiency

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Continuous ImprovementThe Washington Monument was

disintegrating.

WHY?Use of harsh chemicals.WHY?To clean the pigeon poop.WHY?Pigeons eat the spiders; there are a lot of

spiders at the monument.WHY?Spiders eat gnats; there are a lot of gnats at

the monument.WHY?Gnats are attracted to the lights at dusk.

Solution: Turn on the lights at a later time.

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Thank you

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