Mining System 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 near LeRoy, SK.   The role will initially be a 7 days on/7 off rotation,  12 hr dayshifts.  

If you do not currently reside in within the Jansen regions, you may choose to relocate, supported by a comprehensive relocation package, or to stay in Jansen’s Discovery Lodge while on shift.

Purpose

Reporting to the Mining System Maintenance Superintendent,  the Coordinator will be part of the Underground Maintenance team based at the Jansen Site.  The Coordinator will effectively help support the assembly of continuous boring machines, extensible belt and auxiliary systems related to production mining.  Ownership of additional assets will grow as the mine expands.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Create work orders and execute pre-job planning work for the department. 
• Update and manage L5 schedule of mining system activities, including durations and resource loading.   Aiding Supervision and crews alike to keep schedules on track.
• Purchase shop tools, equipment and parts.  Track budget spending.
• Create and revise maintenance work instructions and procedures.
• Be able to learn and adhere to applicable BHP company policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with other interfacing site personnel and contractors. 
• Engage in field safety activities (FLEX), risk assessments and toolbox meetings.
• Support/maintain BHP Operating System practices.
• Be able to support as Supervision when required.  Obtaining and maintaining an Underground Supervisor certificate will be required.
• Engage and participate in all classroom, in-field and on-the-job training.

About You

• An individual who is self-motivated with an aptitude for learning and understanding equipment operation and maintenance.
• A person who holds certification as a mechanical engineer, mechanical technologist, project manager or a journeyperson in a suitable trade.
• Applicable experience in the mining industry, preferably potash. (Minimum 3 Years)
• Experience using an asset management system such as SAP
• A strong safety conscious mindset.
• Strong communication skills
• An individual looking to be part of a positive team environment.

Application Deadline

This posting will be active until 11:59pm CST on November 21, 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 Workplace

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.