The successful candidate will provide leadership to front-line operations, coordinate operational activities, and collaborate with maintenance, technical, and planning teams to optimize plant performance and achieve business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate production activities across the processing value chain to support safe and efficient operations.
Develop and coordinate daily and weekly production plans aligned with maintenance requirements and operational targets.
Work closely with supervisors and stakeholders to align priorities and ensure effective production execution.
Monitor processing performance and operating conditions to improve recovery, optimize inputs, and support achievement of production targets.
Identify emerging bottlenecks, resource constraints, risks, and operational conflicts, escalating issues before they impact performance.
Facilitate operating mode reviews and support decision-making when constraints or production priorities change.
Coordinate communication and response plans for operational variances and ensure effective handover between shifts.
Ensure operational events, variances, and lessons learned are documented and incorporated into future planning and improvement initiatives.
Track operational performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and product quality.
Promote compliance with operational procedures, work instructions, risk management processes, and safety standards.
Demonstrate visible leadership in the field while supporting a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Bring to the Role
You are an experienced production or operations professional with a strong understanding of complex industrial environments and a passion for delivering safe and sustainable outcomes.
You will bring
Experience in mining, mineral processing, manufacturing, heavy industry, or a similar operational environment.
Post-secondary education in Mining, Chemical, Process, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent operational experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience coordinating teams, activities, and operational priorities to achieve production and business objectives.
Strong knowledge of safe work practices, hazard identification, operational risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Experience supporting production execution, work prioritization, risk management, and operational performance improvement initiatives.
The ability to analyze operational data and use digital systems to support decision-making, performance monitoring, and problem-solving.
Well-developed planning, prioritization, and resource coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing operational demands.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities with the ability to work effectively across operational, maintenance, planning, and technical functions.
A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on safety, operational performance, customer value, quality, and efficiency.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and operational reporting systems.
Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence or equivalent.
Work Location
This position is based at our Jansen Mine Site in Leroy, SK, offering a rotational schedule of 7 days on followed by 7 days off. For those not living locally, BHP provides relocation assistance to the local Jansen area. Alternatively, you can enjoy the convenience and comfort of our onsite camp accommodation at Discovery Lodge during your shifts.
BHP offers domestic relocation assistance to support the successful incumbent in transitioning, if required. Benefits offered as part of the relocation program include (but are not limited to) new home purchase assistance, temporary accommodations, home finding trip and a resettlement allowance.
Why BHP?
With operations worldwide, BHP offers limitless opportunities. Whether it’s competitive benefits, international career pathways, or the chance to be part of a world-class project like Jansen, at BHP you can shape a career that’s truly yours.
We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026, a testament of our dedication to fostering a positive, diverse and rewarding work environment.
If you're looking for a place where your work has purpose, your growth is supported, and your impact is real, this could be your next step.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At BHP, we understand that to bring your best, you need to feel your best. That’s why our benefits are designed to support your health, your growth, and your personal balance.
Professional Development: Continuous learning and real opportunities for growth.
Compensation: Fair and competitive, reflecting your role, skills, and achievements.
Inclusive Culture: We foster a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and free to express their authentic identity.
And so much more!
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 several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police/criminal background checks, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
We Support a Diverse Workforce
At BHP, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and can thrive. Our workforce reflects the communities where we operate, and we value all aspects of identity; gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education, and more.
We ensure that our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and equitable. If you have a disability and need adjustments, please contact us at inclusion@bhp.com.
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.
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