Principal Cost Control

Principal Cost Control (24 month term) Join to apply for the Principal Cost Control (24 month term) role at BHP. 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 mid‑2027. Once fully ramped up, Jansen is expected to have an initial production capacity of approximately 8.5 million tonnes per annum, with the potential to produce 16–17 Mtpa in future stages. Work Location This role will be based out of BHP's corporate office located in Saskatoon but will be regularly scheduled to work at the Jansen Potash site. The associated work schedule will be Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Purpose Reporting to the Manager Engineering Performance, the Principal Cost Control plays a critical role to drive and maintain the cost management discipline, performance, and effectiveness of the Potash Technology Team. This position will collaborate with the Technology team and our customers across Potash to support financial and business planning processes and cost reporting routines. The incumbent will support the Technology Team to manage operating budgets, forecast the future technology operating cost for Jansen and support cost management of capital projects. About The Role Supporting the Technology team with the management of operating and capital costs Monitoring and managing project cost performance to support the delivery of projects in line with requirements and budget Designing and implementing cost governance/assurance practices and controlling value outcomes for the Technology team Sourcing cost information and conducting analyses to support evidence‑based decision making Developing, predicting/forecasting, and benchmarking operational and project costs and estimates in line with industry standards, principles, and practices Identifying opportunities to optimize value, managing associated risks, and applying Optimized With/Optimized Without framework principles to create and preserve maximum value from investments in technology Leading improvements associated with budgeting, forecasting and general cost management About You Strong analytical skills with the capacity to absorb information from multiple domains – financial, operational, commercial, and technical, and understand the value drivers of the technology function and business Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple requests at any one time, plan well into the future, and work resiliently through periods of high pressure Demonstrated communication skills employed to effectively coach team members in disciplined cost management Passionate about improvement, problem solving, and offering solutions Has strong networks within the broader Technology team and understands the value of maintaining relationships Highly collaborative and can draw on subject matter expertise within the wider function to uplift the capability of the Technology team Overriding focus on safety, wellbeing, and a culture of care for the wider team and respect for the integrity of data Qualifications Undergraduate degree in commercial, financial, or technical disciplines Job Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Education and Training Industries: Mining Application Deadline This posting will be active until 11:59 pm CST on November 21, 2025. 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