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Specialist Maintenance A&I

BHP

Job Location:

Saskatoon - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 29 September 2026 (4 days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About BHP

At BHP we believe our purpose goes beyond mining: we work to improve lives and create a more sustainable future. We are a global resources company with operations in more than 90 locations worldwide.

In Canada our presence is growing with the development of one of the most significant potash projects in the world: Jansen. This project reflects our long-term commitment to sustainability community engagement and economic growth.

Come and be part of this success!

About Potash and the Jansen Project

Imagine being part of something truly world-class something thats shaping the future of sustainable agriculture and responsible resource development. Thats what the Jansen Potash Project offers.

Located about 140 kilometres east of Saskatoon Saskatchewan Jansen is set to become one of the largest and most sustainable potash mines in the world. At approximately US$15.3 billion investment it marks the biggest private investment in Saskatchewans history and a bold step forward for BHP in Canada.

Beyond its scale Jansen will create lasting value for people and communities. The project is expected to support thousands of jobs during construction and hundreds of permanent roles once production begins.

Whether youre looking to grow your career make a meaningful impact or be part of a legacy project Jansen could be the place where it all begins.

Why BHP

With operations worldwide BHP offers limitless opportunities. Whether its 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 thats truly yours.

We are proud to be recognized as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2026 a testament of our dedication to fostering a positive diverse and rewarding work environment.

If youre looking for a place where your work has purpose your growth is supported and your impact is real this could be your next step.

The Challenge Ahead

Reporting to the Reliability Superintendent the Specialist Maintenance A&I will play an important role in supporting the long-term reliability maintainability and operational readiness of critical mining and processing assets at Jansen.

This is a full-time position with an initial twelve-month assignment supporting the Maintenance Strategy Governance (MSG) team. During this assignment you will help build the maintenance foundations required to support a successful transition from project delivery to operations. You will contribute to the development of preservation strategies maintenance programs reliability models maintenance master data work instructions and spare parts requirements that support safe and efficient operations.

Working closely with engineering teams operations maintenance equipment vendors and project stakeholders you will help transform technical requirements into practical maintenance solutions that improve asset performance reduce risk and support operational readiness.

Following the initial assignment you will return to the Mechanical Reliability Engineering team where you will continue supporting equipment reliability improvement maintenance strategy optimization performance analysis equipment issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to both operational readiness and long-term reliability outcomes while helping establish the systems and processes that will support one of the worlds largest potash operations.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will:

Develop preservation strategies maintenance strategies reliability models and maintenance programs for mining processing and infrastructure assets.
Facilitate reliability assessments including RCM FMECA criticality reviews and root cause analysis activities.
Develop preventive maintenance job plans work instructions maintenance master data and spare parts requirements.
Collaborate with engineering operations maintenance project teams and equipment vendors to deliver practical maintenance solutions.
Support maintenance readiness preservation activities operational handover planning and transition-to-operations initiatives.
Ensure SAP maintenance data supports effective preventive maintenance scheduling task execution and ownership of critical controls.
Assess newly installed equipment and identify opportunities to improve maintainability and long-term asset reliability.
Support condition monitoring programs including vibration analysis oil analysis infrared inspections reporting and corrective action development.
Coach and support teams in troubleshooting problem-solving maintenance best practices and continuous improvement.
Complete systems asset process and critical spares audits as required.
Develop and maintain asset work strategies within the Availability Workbench (AWB) modelling environment.

What Youll Bring to the Role

You are a maintenance reliability or asset management professional who enjoys solving complex technical problems working across multiple disciplines and building sustainable maintenance practices from the ground up. You are comfortable working with technical specialists vendors operations maintenance teams and project stakeholders to deliver practical outcomes that improve asset reliability and operational readiness.

To be successful in this role you will bring:

A recognized bachelors degree in Electrical Mechanical or Structural Engineering; or a degree diploma trade qualification or equivalent experience in Engineering Reliability Maintenance Asset Management or a related technical discipline.
Registration with or eligibility for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) where applicable.
Experience in equipment reliability maintenance strategy development maintenance programs work instructions job plans or asset reliability solutions.
Strong knowledge of maintenance and reliability principles within mining processing industrial manufacturing energy or major project environments.
Experience facilitating RCA RCM FMECA or similar reliability improvement methodologies.
Practical experience with condition monitoring programs and interpreting equipment health data to support decision-making.
Experience collaborating with engineering operations maintenance project teams and equipment vendors.
A demonstrated commitment to safety risk management continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The following experience would be considered an asset:

Experience with SAP maintenance master data asset performance management or work management systems.
Experience supporting spare parts management materials management maintenance planning or lifecycle asset management.
Experience supporting commissioning operational readiness preservation programs maintenance readiness greenfield projects or operational transitions.

Work Location

Downtown Saskatoon office. 40 hours per week. Hybrid working (flexible shared workstations and a combination of office and work from home) is standard for BHP.

This position will require regular travel to the Jansen Mine Site.

Domestic relocation assistance may be available for the successful candidate. Relocation support can include home-finding assistance temporary accommodation home purchase support and a resettlement allowance where applicable.

Application Deadline

This posting will be active until 11:59pm CST on October 7 2026

Why Youll Love Working Here

At BHP we understand that to bring your best you need to feel your best. Thats 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 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. Were 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

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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