Mining Systems Specialist

**Company Description**
Bantrel is proud to be a leading provider of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services in Canada.

Since our inception in 1983, we have delivered end-to-end solutions for some of Canada’s most challenging and complex energy, mining and infrastructure projects, with an unrelenting focus on safety, while delivering to the highest degree of quality. Bantrel performs design and procurement services from our Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto offices and delivers construction management and self perform construction services at various Client sites across Canada.

Our global reach and local touch is demonstrated by our affiliation with our parent company, Bechtel Corporation, one of the largest EPC companies in the world, and with McCaig Investments, a Canadian owned private company with longstanding ties to the local business community.

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We are currently seeking a **Mining System Specialist** to join our mining team, on a 14 days on and 7 days off assignment rotation to site in Leroy, SK. **The Mining System Specialist**will be responsible for the deliverables and documentation required for the mining system deployment activities: lowering, storage, assembly, launch, and commissioning and will have the opportunity to work on the Hatch and Bantrel Joint Venture (HBJV) to execute engineering and construction on the BHP Jansen Potash Mine Project in Saskatchewan. After successfully completing the Definition Phase Study for the project, the HBJV is currently carrying out the Detailed Engineering Phase for the Processing, Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI) and Mining Areas of the 4.5 Mtpa Stage 1 Potash Mine. With a published TIC of US $5.3-5.7 Billion this will represent one of the largest projects and private investments in Canada. The HBJV will use a hybrid of best-in-class new developing technologies and systems as well as the proven HBJV suite of tools to execute this exciting project.

**Join us**in this **full-time permanent** role and be a champion of diversity and inclusion.
- Please note this position is not eligible for a relocation subsidy or living out allowance. This will be a camp position on a 14 day on 7 days off rotation.

The Jansen project has set up a dedicated team to execute the mining scope. As the mining scope is on the project critical path, this team supports the sequential nature of mining tasks while ensuring seamless interfaces with the rest of the Jansen project. This team will promote shared accountability between BHP and HBJV, trusting that the best person is selected for each role as they work 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.

The Mining System (MS) Specialist will work with the other Mining Systems team members and the BHP Ops Maintenance Mining Systems team. The mining system is made up of a borer machine, extendable belt system, vent-power-train, and friction monorail system; deployed independently and using existing and new Jansen mining infrastructure. The MS Specialist will focus on the deliverables and documentation required for the mining system deployment activities: lowering, storage, assembly, launch, and commissioning.

The MS Specialist will work closely with the vendor (equipment provider), package coordinators, and Subject-Matter Experts (SMEs). The MS Specialist will ensure all documentation associated with the mining system deployment activities are readily available in a timely manner. They will support with vendor and/or third party personnel onboarding, resource proposals, and review of LEMs. The MS Specialist will play a vital link to the equipment provider and ensuring that any questions or concerns are communicated and addressed. They will also support in bringing in SMEs into reviews as required.

The MS Specialist will support the MS Planner with weekly and monthly progress reporting and forecasting. They will also support BHP Operations Underground Production with vendor interface while getting ready for mining system launch.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Review vendor documentation and ensure that the onsite team has the latest information accessible for planning and execution
- Submit technical queries
- Interface with the vendor/contractor and other site teams
- Support BHP Ops with future operations planning/information gathering as required
- Support the onboarding of third party personnel
- Spend time during deployment activities underground and in the field
- Execute improvement initiatives
- Order spare parts if/as required
- Support project management tasks - track costs, support/complete trends, support contractual updates and issuance of documents
- Site Specific
- Participate in field leadership
- Participate in company and site required training
- Participate