Mining Systems Technology Manager

Job title:

Mining Systems Technology Manager

Company

BHP

Job description

About BHPAt BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.Come and be a part of this success.About BHPAt BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.Come and be a part of this success!About PotashThe 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 Saskatoon. BHP’s 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 Saskatchewan’s history, Jansen is expected to generate approximately 5,500 workforce opportunities during construction and 900 long-term roles.Jansen’s construction will take place over several years with first production planned for late 2026. 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 the Jansen project,PurposeThe Mining Systems Technology Manager provides leadership to a team, or teams focused on the production, development, and management of mining systems for an underground operation in line with Operational and Technology requirements. They translate strategy into action plans for the department to enable operational success.About the RoleIn this role, you will:

• Develop Technology strategy, roadmaps and architectural models in alignment with the current and future needs of the business.
• Verify whether systems conform to technical requirements, validate stakeholder expectations, and transition systems to production and operation.
• Develop safety requirements specifications, define and implements safety lifecycle management strategies and advise on systems safety issues.
• Monitor system performance and configuration management, resolve issues and implement required updates to improve the overall performance, integrity and integration of BHP systems across the lifecycle.
• Develop a system integration strategy/plan, assemble and integrate systems accordingly.
• Develop and select effective design solutions, work with relevant vendors/stakeholders to procure products, and provide design expertise to inform selection.
• Define and manage functional and non-functional requirements that consider business expectations for the system and operational concepts.
• Install, conduct verification/functional testing and regular post-installation calibration of automated equipment to optimize the safety and performance of automated operations across BHP.
• Engage the capabilities of the entire organization.
• Strive to achieve 100% safety, 100% customer value and 0% waste.
• Know our customer and be committed to meeting their needs.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Engineering, Trades or similar fields.
• Experience in large, complex, organizations in the mining industry or similar heavy industries in technology (or other) roles with accountabilities for operational technologies used for mining (or similar) operations.
• Experience with underground communications, technology infrastructure & mining systems.
• Experience with technology service management frameworks.
• Experience leading teams of teams and creating an environment of trust and collaboration.
• Understanding of agile & waterfall project management methodologies.
• Experience leading the development of technical capabilities.
• Strong experience with vendor and contract management practices & processes.
• Experience in customer engagement and influence of senior operational leaders.
• Development of technical capability frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) across relevant stakeholders to provide quick and accurate responses to all queries and relevant support as required.
• Ability to build a high performing team.

Work LocationDowntown, Saskatoon office. 40 hours per week. Hybrid working (flexible, shared workstations and a combination of office and work from home) is standard for BHP. Frequent travel to site is required as the role demands.Application Closing DateThis job posting closes on September 12, 2024, at 11:59pm CST.About Our ProcessAt 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 checks.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 WorkforceAt 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 .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 marks the largest investment in Saskatchewan’s history, and with that growth will come significant employment opportunities. With first production projected to occur late in 2026, 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 .

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Location

Canada

Job date

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 23:00:07 GMT

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