Senior mechanical engineer Jobs in Saskatoon, SK

About BHP

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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 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 Saskatchewans history Jansen is expected to generate approximately 5500 workforce opportunities during construction and 900 long-term roles.

Jansens 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 Canadas top 100 employers for 2025. This formal recognition is a testament to our dedication to fostering a positive diverse and rewarding work environment.

Work Location

This position will be based in Saskatoon. The associated work schedule will be 40 hours per week Monday to Friday. Hybrid working (flexible shared workstations and a combination of office and work from home) is standard for BHP.

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.

Purpose

Reporting to the Reliability Superintendent this role plays a key part in ensuring the safety and reliability of site-wide equipment with a strong focus on mechanical engineering. You will lead initiatives to maintain and improve critical controls perform root cause analyses and drive continuous improvement. The role also supports compliance with BHPs risk frameworks and contributes to the overall reliability strategy.

About the Role

In this role you will :

• Own and manage critical control verifications and execution tasks in SAP
• Ensure alignment with BHPs Risk Management standards and critical control ownership
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) workshops for chronic equipment failures
• Conduct monthly audits of physical assets and critical spares
• Maintain and improve preventative maintenance strategies using GE APM
• Drive continuous improvement aligned with the BHP Operating System
• Support lifecycle management of Fuels Lubes Air and Coolants
• Participate in BHP Field Leadership and risk-informed decision-making

About You

Application Deadline

This posting will be active until 11 : 59pm CST on November 10 2025.

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 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 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 projectmarks the largest investment in Saskatchewans 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.

Key Skills

Kubernetes,FMEA,Continuous Improvement,Elasticsearch,Go,Root cause Analysis,Maximo,CMMS,Maintenance,Mechanical Engineering,Manufacturing,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1