Superintendent Operational Technology

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 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.

Work Location

This role will be based at the Jansen Mine Site located in Leroy, SK. The associated work schedule will be Monday to Friday.

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

Reporting to the Manager Technology Operations (Potash), this is an ideal opportunity to lead and develop a technical team focused on the management and support of on site operational technology and systems both on surface and underground. This role involves leading a team of specialists to establish and embed BHP technology and operational best practice methods supporting and maintaining OT systems at our Jansen site.

As an inclusive and effective leader, you will be charged to develop and sustain the culture and capability of the team. You will lead the team to operate in a climate of continuous improvement, being accountable and ensuring that work is aligned with business-critical success factors. Core to your role is ensuring that all your team members feel safe, valued and connected to our purpose.

About the Role

As the Superintendent Operational Technology, you will: 

• Ensure an engaged, inclusive and diverse culture, where everyone is motivated to work at their full potential
• Manage performance targets and plans to deliver on site production requirements
• Ensure disciplined application of the BHP Operating System, standards, processes and systems, including risk management.
• Build cross-functional relationships with the operational sub-functions to support the delivery of production.
• Play an active role in contract management.
• Translates strategic direction into practical plans, budgets and metrics that align and stretch the team to achieve high performance.
• Adapts plans and team priorities in response to shifting customer needs, seeking input from the team on new risks and opportunities.
• Makes connections between multiple issues/systems/initiatives to determine the implications of decisions on the broader system.
• Determines the underlying cause of problems and evaluates multiple solutions to ensure a planned and structured approach to solving complex problem

About You

Pivotal Experiences for the role:

• Sound knowledge and experience with cost management and forecasting 
• Experience in identifying, engaging, and managing a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
• Exceptional at creating collaborative working relationships across all levels of a large organization
• A critical thinker with a solution-focused attitude
• Demonstrated leadership capability with diverse teams
• Has delivered exceptional operational and safety performance results

Required:

• Completion of a post-secondary program from an accredited institution in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline (or an equivalent level of industry experience in a large enterprise environment)
• ITIL Foundation certification
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal

Recommended:

• ITIL v3
• Agile Foundations certification
• Bachelor's degree in information technology 

Application Deadline

This posting will be active until 11:59pm CST on May 3, 2024.

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. 

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 are an Equal Opportunity employer and 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 [email protected]. 

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.