Mine Surveyor

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.

The Jansen project has opted to adopt an integrated project team (IPT) delivery model to execute the mining scope. As the mining scope is on the critical path, an IPT model supports the sequential nature of mining tasks while ensuring seamless interfaces with the rest of the Jansen project. Through an IPT, shared accountability between BHP and HBJV is fostered, trusting that the best person is selected for each role as the team works towards safely delivering the mining scope on time, on budget, and with high quality. This team will strive for effective work planning, rapid and empowered decision-making, and continuous improvement through a joint construction and operational mindset. Through an IPT, BHP and HBJV leadership hope to expose the team to new perspectives, ways of working, and long-term career progression opportunities.

Purpose

The Mine Surveyor position is a site-based position at the Jansen Mine/Project in Saskatchewan, working within the Integrated Planning & Technical (IPT) Team to coordinate the underground mine survey requirements. This position will lay the groundwork for mine surveying and will continue into the BHP operations team after project handover. They will be responsible for setting the standards and methodology for mine surveying, executing surveying requirements and feeding back results to the broader mine planning and technical team. Key to this role will be ensuring the accuracy, efficiency and timeliness of survey data. This role has a larger focus on supporting the development and leadership of the mine technicians.

About the Role

In this role, you will: 

• Develop the mine surveying methodology and standards
• Assist with selection, set-up and implementation of the mine surveying equipment and tools
• Execute mine survey in line with the approved mine surveying methodology and standards
• Interface with the project in terms of mine plan and scheduling, ensuring regular updates of survey results are passed to the Principal Mine Planning Engineer and Project Controls
• Work with and implement any changes from the mine plan 
• Support the ATM (Authority to Mine) process inclusive of design and survey layouts
• Maintain up to date (as built) plans as the mine expands, inclusive of documented egress routes, refuge locations, and related services & facilities 
• Interface with the mine development Contractor’s planning teams to ensure cut plans and equipment align with the mine plan and mine infrastructure designs
• Ensure required survey control and governance is provided for mine construction acknowledging the construction Contractor provides their detailed site surveying 
• Coordinate any third-party assurance activities to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the mine survey results
• Manage the day-to-day oversight of the mine technicians, including any and all training requirements are met
• Ensure all survey tools and equipment are calibrated
• Participate in site safety programs including audits and mentoring of contract personal
• Help implement the BHP BOS (BHP Operating System) principals in the surveying process
• Participate in site safety programs including audits and mentoring of personal
• Ensure that Jansen core values are infused and exhibited by the mine survey team
• Operate day-to-day ensuring that activities are prioritized in line with broader objectives
• Ensure that they are managing their time effectively and adhering to deadlines 
• Support the technical systems & procedures within the Planning & Technical team necessary for the safe and efficient excavation of Potash. 
• Consider all regulatory, technical and project related inputs when assessing complex problems and develop recommendation based on an integrated view of potential impacts and priorities 

Work Location: Jansen site

Work Schedule: Mondays - Fridays (5 days on, 2 days off)

About You

• Possess either: a technical degree/diploma in geomatics, mining or civil engineering; a recognized mining survey accreditation; or equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience 
• Professional Surveyor eligible for membership with the Professional Surveyors of Canada (PSC) is a benefit 
• Relevant experience within underground mining environment, Potash mining is an advantage
• High attention to detail, motivation, and commitment to quality outcomes
• Strong technical knowledge of various surveying methods (LiDAR, Total Stations, GPS), tools and software, including processing survey data and developing survey reports
• Ability to operate effectively and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment utilizing agile methodologies 
• Demonstrated ability to learn and quickly comprehend new concepts and technologies 
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders including functional managers and discipline leads on the project, clients, outside vendors and contractors 
• Ability to communicate effectively across various stakeholder groups 
• Ability to work and delegate effectively 
• Motivate themselves and peers to promote and engage in team building and relationship building activities

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 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 encourage applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, people with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

BHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.