Principal Operations Readiness

About BHP - Jansen

The Jansen project in Saskatchewan, Canada is set to become one of the largest potash mines in the world and is located approximately 140 kilometres east of Saskatoon. 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. 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.

BHP has recently been named one of Canada’s top employers again for 2026, reflecting our commitment to a positive, diverse and rewarding work environment. This posting may include relocation support where applicable.

Work Location

This position will be based in Saskatoon. The associated work schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working (office and home / remote work) is standard for BHP.

Purpose

BHP is seeking a high-performing and technically grounded Principal Operational Readiness professional to lead and deliver readiness activities for the Jansen Project in Saskatchewan—one of the most significant potash developments globally. This role is embedded in the work, actively closing gaps, and ensuring a safe, efficient, and fully integrated transition from project delivery into operations.

As a Process Engineer with a strong foundation in scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and change control , you will drive operational readiness outcomes. You will work across disciplines to resolve facility handover challenges, ensure systems and people are ready, and embed sustainable practices that support long-term operational excellence.

About The Role

In this role, you will :

• Lead the development and execution of the Operational Readiness strategy for Jansen Stage 1 and future phases, ensuring alignment with business and operational objectives.
• Act as a high-performing, hands-on Process Engineer within the OR team—able to dissect complex systems, identify interdependencies, and break down large assets into manageable components to support milestone-based prioritization and execution.
• Serve as the delivery engine of Operational Readiness, not a PMO—driving tangible outcomes, accountability, and progress across readiness workstreams.
• Proactively close gaps in facility handover by engaging directly in system readiness, documentation, and operational integration activities.
• Facilitate cross-functional integration of readiness activities across operations, maintenance, technology, HSE, and projects to ensure seamless transition into operations.
• Support and coordinate Operation Completion Certification (OCC) activities, including asset verification, system functionality, and documentation readiness for safe handover.
• Identify and manage readiness risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities through structured assessments and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver readiness plans, tools, and processes that support safe and stable operations.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical depth to readiness teams, fostering a culture of delivery, capability development, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure readiness deliverables are tracked, reported, and validated through structured tools and dashboards, enabling transparent progress monitoring and informed decision-making.

About You

Application Deadline

This posting will be active until 11 : 59pm CST on February 27, 2026.

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, checks may include police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right-to-work checks, and reference checks. The outcome of these checks is not determinative of whether a offer of employment will be made. If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs portal.

Supporting a Diverse Workplace

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are focused on creating a workforce that represents the communities where we work and live, providing an 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 identity. If you have a disability, we can adjust the process to be equitable for you. For accessibility concerns, email inclusion@bhp.com.

BHP aims to unlock the enormous potential that diverse and inclusive teams bring to the workplace and to leave a lasting legacy within and beyond our operations. 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 in accordance with applicable law.

Note

BHP Jansen project marks the largest investment in Saskatchewan’s history, and with that growth will come significant employment opportunities. First production is projected for mid-2027; from now until ramp-up there will be significant recruitment activity. To learn more about the project and how a career with BHP Potash can develop, sign up for our talent updates.

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