Specialist Underground Training

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 (Mtpa), with the potential to produce 16 to 17 Mtpa in future stages. To find out more about Potash and the Jansen project, click here.

BHP has recently been named one of Canada's top 100 employers for This formal recognition is a testament to our dedication to fostering a positive, diverse and rewarding work environment.

Work Location

This role will be based at the Jansen Mine Site located near LeRoy, SK.  The work schedule for this role will be 8/80 (10 hour days).

If you do not currently reside in within the Jansen regions, you may choose to relocate, supported by a comprehensive relocation package, or to stay in Jansen's Discovery Lodge while on shift.

Purpose

Reporting to the Lead Technical Training, the Specialist Underground Training will be a key contributor to preparing underground personnel for mine operations.  This role will be responsible for training underground production and maintenance employees in mining machines and other auxiliary mining equipment.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

Support new operators by providing basic equipment knowledge.Deliver in-field equipment training in an underground setting.Complete training documentation and support document control best practices.Assess competency in equipment operators, and provide clear feedback if improvements are required.Improve training programs to maintain safety, compliance and performance during mine operations.Deliver training using training simulators, Virtual reality (VR) and other systems located at our Humboldt Potash Academy.Develop and review new training content. About You

To be successful for this role you require

Proven experience in potash mine operations and underground production.Must hold Saskatchewan Underground Supervisor Ticket or be able to obtain it.Must be willing and able to work in an underground mining environment.Experience operating Potash mining equipment such as continuous miners, scooptrams, battery haulers, bolters, drum miners.Experience operating mobile equipment such as Telehandler, Skidsteer.Strong understanding underground safety and regulatory requirements. Application Deadline

This posting will be active until 11:59pm CST on December 14,

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.  The outcome of these checks is not determinative of whether or not BHP decides to make an offer of employment

Supporting a Diverse Workplace

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that is more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We recognize that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity. BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at 

At BHP, we aim to unlock the enormous potential that diverse and inclusive teams bring to the workplace, to leave a strong legacy within and beyond our operations for the generations to come.

Based on existing demographics in our Potash project preference in hiring will be given to qualified women and Indigenous peoples who self-identify as such in the application process. This reasonable and justifiable measure has been implemented pursuant to section 56 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018.

The BHP Jansen project marks the largest investment in Saskatchewan's history, and with that growth will come significant employment opportunities. With first production projected to occur in mid-2027, from now until the project fully ramps up there will be significant recruitment requirements over the coming months and years. To find out more about the project, hints and tips on our process and where a career with BHP Potash can take you, sign up to our talent updates here.

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