Superintendent Maintenance (Underground) (Canada)

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Superintendent Maintenance (underground) will effectively help support the assembly and ongoing routine maintenance of continuous boring machines, extensible belts and auxiliary systems related to production mining. Ownership of additional assets will grow as the mine expands.

In this role, you will:

Oversee assembly and overall mechanical maintenance of all underground assets including continuous mining machines, mobile equipment, conveyor belts and structural assets such as bins and feeders.

Ensure direct reports have the necessary tools, training and skillsets required to perform work safely.

Utilize the enterprise Maintenance system (SAP) to execute proper preventative maintenance plans and ensure key performance indicators related to in-field execution.

Manage department spending and drive future facing projects related to the department.

Be able to learn and adhere to applicable BHP company policies and procedures.

Engage in field safety activities (FLEX), risk assessments and toolbox meetings.

Support/maintain BHP Operating System practices which drive continuous improvement.

Self-motivated with an aptitude for learning and understanding equipment operation and maintenance.

Holds certification as a mechanical engineer, mechanical technologist, project manager or a journeyperson in a suitable trade.

Applicable experience in underground mining, preferably potash and able to obtain/retain a Saskatchewan underground Supervisor ticket. (Minimum 3 Years)

Experience using an asset management system such as SAP

A strong safety conscious mindset.

Strong communication skills

An individual looking to be part of a positive team environment.

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 meaningful growth opportunities.

Compensation: Fair, competitive, and aligned with your skills and contributions.

Inclusive Culture: A workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole self to work.

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, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. The outcome of these checks is not determinative or whether or not BHP decides to make an offer of employment.

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With operations worldwide, BHP offers opportunities without limits. Whether it's competitive benefits, global career pathways, or the chance to be part of a world‐class project like Jansen, your next big opportunity could be right here.

If you're looking for meaningful work with real impact and long‐term career potential — this may be your next step.

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 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.

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.