Electrical Maintenance Coordinator

About BHP

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success. 
 
Come and be a part of this success!

About Potash

The Jansen project in Saskatchewan, Canada is set to become one of the largest potash mines in the world and is located approximately 140 kilometers east of Saskatoon.  BHP’s CAD$14 billion (US$10.5 billion) investment in the Jansen project will deliver a potash mine in Saskatchewan designed to maximize sustainability. As the largest investment in Saskatchewan’s history, Jansen is expected to generate approximately 5,500 workforce opportunities during construction and 900 long-term roles.

Jansen's construction will take place over several years with first production planned for mid-2027. Once fully ramped up, Jansen is expected to have an initial production capacity of approximately 8.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa), with the potential to produce 16 to 17 Mtpa in future stages. To find out more about Potash and the Jansen project, click here.

BHP has recently been named one of Canada's top 100 employers for 2025.  This formal recognition is a testament to our dedication to fostering a positive, diverse and rewarding work environment.

Work Location

This role will be based at the Jansen Mine Site located in Leroy, SK. The work schedule for this role will be Mon-Thurs, 10 hour working hours per day, 40 hours per week transitioning to 7on/7off 12 hours per day at a future determined date.

Purpose

The purpose of this position is to support the Electrical Maintenance Superintendent with the daily planning of activities to ensure the safe achievement of department KPI targets.  Activities should be coordinated across shifts and other departments to create maximum value to Jansen.

The successful candidate will coordinate maintenance activities based on production & maintenance planning schedules and coordinate activities to ensure shift transitions are smooth and flawless.

About the Role

In this role you will:

• Willingly embed yourself into BHP’s Operating System, culture and ways of working.
• Ensure all safe work systems, procedures and standards are adhered to through frequent inspection of the workplace.
• Assist in resolution of electrical / mechanical issues affecting equipment performance and availability
• Review and update maintenance schedule plans and equipment history
• Develop and revise maintenance procedures to continuously improve and standardize maintenance processes.
• Interface with the area Planner to ensure all operations work is prioritised and scheduled with a focus to improve planning.
• Liaise with Superintendent and Supervisors regarding daily activities and priorities.
• Utilise knowledge and experience to solve problems and ensure department targets are being met.
• Assist writing relevant quality documents, switching plans, isolation lists and risk assessments and conducting regular reviews/audits.
• Interact with internal customers and suppliers to optimise plant performance.
• Drive cost saving initiatives and undertake improvement projects with in the department.
• Champion the Management of Change process within the maintenance department.
• Ensure consistency with handover between shift supervisors when crews change.
• Influence and mentor others in HSEC principles and behaviors
• Participate in projects as directed by department superintendent

About You

• Electrical Engineering or Trade Experience relevant to the field is essential.
• Previous exposure in a mining and processing environment.
• Desire to progress team effectiveness and efficiency within the department
• Ability to confidently make decisions relating to your work, or escalate if needed
• Adaptable and responsive to change, as well as learning new information
• Self motivated and self-imposed standards of excellence rather than standards imposed by others.
• Sound computer literacy with competency in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP

Application Deadline

This posting will be active until 11:59pm CST on October 17, 2025. 

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police/criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.  The outcome of these checks is not determinative of whether or not BHP decides to make an offer of employment.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that is more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We recognize that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity. BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at inclusion@bhp.com.

At BHP, we aim to unlock the enormous potential that diverse and inclusive teams bring to the workplace, to leave a strong legacy within and beyond our operations for the generations to come.

Based on existing demographics in our Potash project preference in hiring will be given to qualified women and Indigenous peoples who self-identify as such in the application process. This reasonable and justifiable measure has been implemented pursuant to section 56 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018.

The BHP Jansen project marks the largest investment in Saskatchewan’s history, and with that growth will come significant employment opportunities. With first production projected to occur in mid-2027, from now until the project fully ramps up there will be significant recruitment requirements over the coming months and years. To find out more about the project, hints and tips on our process and where a career with BHP Potash can take you, sign up to our talent updates here.