Principal Rock Mechanics

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 late 2026. 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 BHP Jansen Mine Site located in Leroy, SK.  The associated work schedule will be 40 hours per week.

As this role is not eligible for accommodation in the site camp, the incumbent must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Jansen site. 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 relocation allowance.

Purpose

The Principal Rock Mechanics will provide technical expertise in the geotechnical characterization, design, and instrumentation of underground rock excavations. They will be responsible to plan, develop and direct the mine geotechnical monitoring scope (e.g. extensometers, ground support, etc.) and the QA/QC of said installations. The role will provide in field guidance to the Production Team, infield verification of ground support installation and ground control analysis. Ensures the scope of planned geotechnical services are enabled and scheduled in the production execution plan/strategy. 

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Performs characterization, compiles models and conducts geotechnical analysis to assess ground control performance within soft rock mining practices.
• Develops geotechnical designs with the ability to stamp drawings within established standards and collaborates with BHP Planning & Technical on developing non routine designs or deviations from standards  
• Selects target areas and appropriate methodologies for sampling and data collection to build ore body knowledge  
• Collects, analyses, and interprets geotechnical data on deformation history through the application of mapping and structural modelling techniques 
• Controls owner for risk’s associated with Ground Control failure 
• Selects methodologies and analyses geological/geometric data to improve organizational knowledge on structural deformation (e.g. characterize deformation structures and flow paths, infer direction and magnitude, measure deformation etc.). 
• Establishes and tracks operational targets, performance metrics and KPIs to implement mitigation controls for addressing non-compliances or trigger/threshold exceedances. 
• Gives guidance to the Production and Short-term planning functions on required critical controls for mine design and excavation.
• Is Subject Matter Expert for geotechnical training program for all underground personnel and part of building risk aware culture to support safe and productive performance outcomes 

About You

• A recognized bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience 
• 10+ years of relevant experience within underground soft rock mining or related industries 
• Extensive knowledge of the Mining and Soft Rock Mechanics industry and related infrastructure and equipment  
• Working knowledge of mine construction and soft rock mechanics processes 
• Registered Member of APEGS

Application Deadline

This posting will be active until 11:59pm CST on June 3, 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 late in 2026, 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.