Principal Mine Planning

**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**:
Reporting to the Manager Resource Engineering, Delivery Mining, the Principal Mine Planning provides technical expertise in the design and optimization of underground mine designs and mine plans to enable the progression of the mine development, construction, and production ramp up.

**About the Role**:
In this role, you will:

- Deliver safe and geotechnical compliant underground mine designs in accordance with jurisdictional guidelines and functional/operational inputs to support safe mine progression
- Develop and deliver 90-day to LoA plans for mine development and production in accordance with strategic or business objectives
- Define production priorities and develop ranged production plans for analysis and interpretation to identify and articulate uncertainties to manage associated materials risks
- Develop and deliver effective communication materials to roll out the tactical plan from both operational and functional stakeholders
- Estimate costs, select and plan for fleet and equipment in autonomous operational environments to achieve productivity targets
- Determine the underlying cause of problems and evaluate multiple solutions to ensure a planned and structured approach to solving complex problems.
- Prioritize work effort and resources accordingly
- Identify, engage and manage a range of diverse internal and external stakeholders
- Strive to achieve 100% safety, 100% customer value and 0% waste

**Work Location**:
Downtown, Saskatoon; 40 hours per week, parking is provided on-site.

**About You**:

- Technical diploma or degree in mining, geology, mechanical engineering (or equivalent)
- Thorough proficiency in underground mine design and mine planning
- Demonstrated experience in potash mining industry, including production, technical management and/or project management roles
- Extensive experience in major capital studies or projects in mining and mine planning
- Advanced competence in the use of mine planning software and tools
- Working knowledge of multidiscipline engineering and industry standard practices
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment
- Manages time effectively and independently, proactively maintaining control over all projects and responsibilities
- Exhibits a customer-oriented mindset, with an aptitude for building and maintaining relationships

**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.