Millwright

BHP Group; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Canada is seeking experienced Millwrights for permanent positions at the Jansen Mine. In this role, you will execute maintenance activities, inspect machinery, and develop work procedures. Ideal candidates are required to have Millwright certification, experience in maintenance roles, and a commitment to safety. This position offers a unique work schedule of seven days on, seven days off, along with relocation assistance for those not living locally at the site.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Onsite camp accommodation

Qualifications

• Proven commitment to look after wellbeing and communicate safety concerns.
• Experience in a similar role involving maintenance work.
• Working at Heights Ticket required.

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance activities according to work schedules.
• Inspect and examine machinery for irregularities.
• Assist in developing work procedures and instructions.

Skills

Commitment to wellbeing

Ability to work autonomously

Experience in maintenance work

Decision-making confidence

Adaptability

Education

Millwright / Industrial Mechanic / Heavy Duty Trade/Journeyperson

Job description

Millwright

Job Country: Canada

Job State/Province: Saskatchewan

Job Location/Region: Jansen

About BHP Potash – Jansen

The Jansen project in Saskatchewan, Canada is set to become one of the largest potash mines in the world and is located approximately 140 kilometres east of Saskatoon. 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.

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.

BHP has recently been named one of Canada's top 100 employers again for 2026. This formal recognition is a testament to our dedication to fostering a positive, diverse, and rewarding work environment.

Work Location

This role will be based at the Jansen Mine Site located in Leroy, SK. The work schedule for this role will be seven days on, seven days off. For those not living locally, BHP provides relocation assistance to the local Jansen area. Alternatively, you can enjoy the convenience and comfort of our onsite camp accommodation at Discovery Lodge during your shifts.

Purpose

We are excited to share that we are recruiting for permanent positions for Millwrights for our Jansen Mine.

We are advertising this position in anticipation of future requirements and may not have an immediate opening in this area. At BHP, things move quickly, and new opportunities are always emerging. We're building a pool of talented individuals who are interested in being considered when the right role becomes available. If you're keen to join us, we'd love to hear from you. We'll match your skills and experience to upcoming opportunities as they arise.

About the Role

In this role you will:

• Execute maintenance activities according to the weekly work schedule, shutdown schedule and unscheduled work as required.
• Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions.
• Assist in developing and enhancing task lists, work procedures and instructions.
• Provide input to Maintenance Reliability for engineering modifications needed for plant and equipment.
• Update events and work requests with an accurate scope of work, to support effective planning of work.
• Provide input into root cause analysis and subsequent resolution of action items affecting equipment reliability.

About You

• Proven commitment to look after your own wellbeing and the confidence to speak up when others put themselves in harm’s way.
• Millwright / Industrial Mechanic / Heavy Duty Trade/Journeyperson (required).
• Experience working in a similar role with exposure to maintenance work.
• Working at Heights Ticket.
• Ability to work autonomously, or as part of a team.
• Ability to confidently make decisions relating to your work, or to elevate if needed.
• Adaptable and responsive to change, as well as learning new information.

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. The outcome of these checks is not determinate or whether or not BHP decides to make an offer of employment.

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 Workforce

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.

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.
TheBHP 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.