Principal Mine Planning

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About The Position

As the Principal Mine Planning – Enabling Infrastructure, you will be a critical technical leader supporting the design, assurance, and optimization of foundational underground infrastructure essential to Jansen’s development, construction, and production ramp‑up. You will act as a key connection point between Resource Engineering and execution teams—ensuring alignment, governance, and technical rigor across all engineering deliverables. A major part of this role involves managing third‑party engineering firms, supporting ventilation basis-of-design recommendations, and ensuring all work meets BHP’s expectations for quality, safety, and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mining or Mechanical) or equivalent education and experience
• Experience managing third‑party engineering firms.
• Understanding of multidiscipline engineering and industry‑standard practices.
• 5+ years in underground mine design and mine planning.
• 7+ years in major capital studies and projects.
• Direct exposure to underground mine ventilation systems

Nice To Haves

• Strong written, presentation, and communication skills.
• Experience in potash mining (production, technical management, or project management).
• Exposure to underground potash mine design, planning, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical governance and oversight throughout project development and execution, ensuring engineering decisions meet quality, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction teams, and the client to ensure deliverables support scope, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Review and verify engineering designs using knowledge of design, construction, operation, and maintenance practices.
• Support governance and assurance processes, including design reviews, approvals, risk assessments, and documentation.
• Define project objectives, identify critical activities, and monitor performance to ensure safe, on‑budget, on‑scope delivery.
• Provide technical expertise in construction strategies, standards, frameworks, and interface management.
• Develop and deliver effective communication materials for operational and functional stakeholders.
• Apply structured problem‑solving approaches to evaluate multiple solutions and address complex issues.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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