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
BHP’s Jansen Potash Project located approximately 140 km east of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is BHP’s first and most advanced potash project. Jansen will add diversity and a Canadian presence to BHP’s global portfolio. Jansen’s large resource endowment provides the opportunity to develop it in stages, with anticipated initial capacity of 4.35 Mtpa. The BHP Board has recently sanctioned Jansen Project (Stage 1), with a US $5.7 billion investment. The project is now entering the construction phase, with the first potash expected in 2027.
Purpose
The Shaft Operations Planner is responsible for safe, strategic planning and scheduling of Mine Hoists and Headframes operations/activities at the Jansen site to support underground work packages, personnel/material travel, and ore hoisting with the goal to maximize the utilization of the hoists.
The Shaft Operations Planner will also help develop new procedures and standards to ensure the area can achieve optimal safety and performance. They will work closely with the maintenance team and site contractors to deliver an optimized schedule ensuring excavated material is hoisted and people and construction materials are safely transported.
About the Role
In this role, you will:
- Work with an integrated team to assist in developing standard operating procedures and processes for the Jansen site Mine Hoists/Shafts and Headframe operational tasks
- Build and maintain a plan/schedule for lowering of equipment, materials and hoisting raw ore and personnel as safe and efficient as possible
- Work closely with Maintenance, Construction and Area Managers to understand the project schedules and ensure lowering/raising schedules are complete and prioritized to achieve safe and timely project execution
- Assist in managing the logistics of equipment on surface or underground that need to be lowered/hoisted.
- Source and procure any materials required for the area outside of Scope of Work contracts
- Identify best utilization of the Hoisting activity time when available and understand critical path priorities
Work Location
This role will be based at the Jansen Mine Site located in Leroy, SK. The associated work schedule will be 5 days on, followed by 2 days off.
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechanical or electrical), similar Journeyperson trade certificate, Technical Diploma, or significant experience in Hoist/Shaft area of mining operations or maintenance
- Demonstrated experience in the potash industry is considered an asset
- Superior interpersonal skills to engage, influence and build solid working relationships with stakeholders across the organization
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders such as clients, outside vendors and contractors
- Fosters an inclusive environment for the team while grounding on Jansen core values
- Demonstrates a high attention to detail, and thoughtfully identifies improvement opportunities within the team and department
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
The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a unique BHP employee share program.
At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.