Principal Operation Readiness

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. 
 
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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 position will be based in Saskatoon. The associated work schedule will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working (flexible, shared workstations and a combination of office and work from home) is standard for BHP.

BHP offers domestic relocation assistance to support the successful incumbent in transitioning, if required. Benefits offered as part of the relocation program include (but are not limited to) new home purchase assistance, temporary accommodations, home finding trip and a resettlement allowance.

Purpose

BHP is seeking a high-performing and technically grounded Principal Operational Readiness professional to lead and deliver readiness activities for the Jansen Project in Saskatchewan—one of the most significant potash developments globally. This role is not about oversight from the sidelines; it’s about being embedded in the work, actively closing gaps, and ensuring a safe, efficient, and fully integrated transition from project delivery into operations.

As a Process Engineer with a strong foundation in scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and change control, you will play a critical role in driving operational readiness outcomes—not as part of a PMO, but as a key delivery leader. You will work across disciplines to resolve facility handover challenges, ensure systems and people are ready, and embed sustainable practices that support long-term operational excellence.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development and execution of the Operational Readiness strategy for Jansen Stage 1 and future phases, ensuring alignment with business and operational objectives.
• Act as a high-performing, hands-on Process Engineer within the OR team—able to dissect complex systems, identify interdependencies, and break down large assets into manageable components to support milestone-based prioritization and execution.
• Serve as the delivery engine of Operational Readiness, not a PMO—driving tangible outcomes, accountability, and progress across readiness workstreams.
• Proactively close gaps in facility handover by engaging directly in system readiness, documentation, and operational integration activities.
• Facilitate cross-functional integration of readiness activities across operations, maintenance, technology, HSE, and projects to ensure seamless transition into operations.
• Support and coordinate Operation Completion Certification (OCC) activities, including asset verification, system functionality, and documentation readiness for safe handover.
• Identify and manage readiness risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities through structured assessments and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver readiness plans, tools, and processes that support safe and stable operations.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical depth to readiness teams, fostering a culture of delivery, capability development, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure readiness deliverables are tracked, reported, and validated through structured tools and dashboards, enabling transparent progress monitoring and informed decision-making.

About You

• A qualified Process Engineer with proven experience in operational readiness, project delivery, or operational leadership within mining, resources, or heavy industry.
• Strong working knowledge of potash mill operations and/or underground mining, with a deep understanding of production systems, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Demonstrated capability in scheduling, budgeting, and risk management, with a track record of driving alignment between technical planning and operational execution.
• Experienced in management of change (MoC) processes, ensuring safe and structured transitions across project and operational phases.
• Skilled in leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in dynamic environments, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with a practical, execution-focused mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proficient in leveraging digital tools and dashboards to track readiness progress, support data-informed decision-making, and ensure transparency across teams.

Application Deadline

This posting will be active until 11:59pm CST on November 4, 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.