Head of Project Technical

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5d • Hybrid

About The Position

BHP is seeking an experienced and strategic technical leader to join the Jansen Stage 2 (JS2) Project as Head of Technical. Reporting to the JS2 Project Director, this role will provide leadership across Engineering, Operational Technology (OT), and Technology functions to ensure engineering design and execution support the safe, efficient, and successful delivery of one of the world's most significant potash developments. The Head of Technical is responsible for driving technical excellence across the project by integrating plans and activities across functional boundaries, providing engineering governance and assurance, and overseeing both EPCM service provider performance and BHP self-performed technical scopes. The role plays a critical part in ensuring engineering solutions enable safe construction, successful commissioning, and operational readiness while maximizing value and managing risk.

Requirements

• A degree in Engineering and significant experience leading the technical delivery of large mining capital projects.
• Extensive engineering and design management experience across the full project lifecycle, from studies and design through construction, commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Strong experience working with EPCM organizations, including technical governance, engineering assurance, and contractor performance management.
• A strong understanding of project engineering, technical quality management, risk management, and project execution methodologies.
• Proven capability in strategic planning, resource prioritization, continuous improvement, and value optimization.
• Outstanding communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to navigate complexity, solve technical challenges, and make sound commercial and operational decisions
• Operational Technology and digital technology integration within mining projects.

Nice To Haves

• Post-graduate qualifications such as an MBA are advantageous
• Preferred experience in Potash, underground mining, or major resource project experience.
• Able to travel between Saskatoon and Calgary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering, Operational Technology, and Technology functions across the Jansen Stage 2 Project.
• Establish and govern engineering best practices, standards, processes, tools, and quality frameworks to support successful project delivery.
• Provide technical assurance, oversight, compliance, and governance of EPCM service provider activities and technical delivery outcomes.
• Drive technical quality management strategies and ensure engineering deliverables meet project and operational requirements.
• Identify technical capability requirements, address expertise gaps, and develop workforce strategies to ensure project success.
• Apply systems thinking to optimize value, eliminate duplication, and support effective decision-making across the project portfolio.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders, including engineering service providers, to align priorities and deliver project objectives.
• Lead risk-informed decision-making and strengthen a risk-aware culture across the project.
• Support project execution through the entire lifecycle, including engineering, construction, commissioning, and handover to operations.

Benefits

• Continuous learning and real opportunities for growth.
• Fair and competitive, reflecting your role, skills, and achievements.
• We foster a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and free to express their authentic identity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior