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BHP

Production/Maintenance Technician Traineeship

BHP

. Complete an 8-month traineeship at the BHP Potash Academy in Humboldt .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeHumboldt • CanadaEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and a genuine interest in hands-on work, with the ability to learn and apply skills in operating and maintaining mining equipment. Capable of completing training programs and certifications in mining essentials and applied mechanics.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Certificate In Mining EssentialsCertificate In Applied MechanicsHeavy Equipment OperationPreventative MaintenanceEquipment Inspection

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Hard Skills
Operating Heavy EquipmentPerforming Manual SoundingRepairing Monorail SystemsReplacing Conveyor RollersConducting Equipment InspectionsInstalling Roof Bolting SystemsMucking With A Scoop (LHD)General Maintenance Tasks
Soft Skills
Genuine Interest In FixingProblem SolvingHands-On WorkMotivation To Achieve GoalsHigh Commitment To Safety
Certifications & Qualifications
Mining Essentials CertificateApplied Mechanics Certificate
Industry Keywords
Mining EquipmentUnderground OperationsSafety HazardsTraining ProgramRecruitment Checks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Complete an 8-month traineeship at the BHP Potash Academy in Humboldt
  • Study toward a certificate in mining essentials and a certificate in applied mechanics
  • Combine theory, practical, and on-site learning
  • Learn to maintain and operate specific mining equipment
  • Deploy to BHP’s Jansen mine site after successful training completion as a Production Technician or Maintenance Technician
  • Operate heavy equipment
  • Perform manual sounding/scaling in underground operations
  • Complete general maintenance tasks, including repairing/replacing monorail systems and conveyor rollers and performing preventative maintenance
  • Conduct equipment inspections
  • Muck with a scoop (LHD)
  • Install roof bolting systems
  • Report safety hazards

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • New to industry individuals with no previous experience
  • Genuine interest in fixing, repairing, or tinkering combined with hands-on work
  • High commitment to safety
  • Interest in problem solving, fixing things and working with your hands
  • Strong desire to learn and develop a range of new skills
  • Motivation to achieve goals and enjoy a mixture of classroom and hands-on learning
  • Experience working on machinery/vehicles through a hobby or work is highly regarded
  • Successful completion of recruitment checks that may include police/criminal background checks, medical checks, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks
  • Ability to complete an 8-month training program and certificates in mining essentials and applied mechanics

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Paid training while studying at the BHP Potash Academy
  • Permanent employment opportunities after successful completion of the traineeship
  • Choice of even-time rosters after deployment to the Jansen mine site
  • Career development / training opportunities
  • Community and wellness programs
  • BHP Share Matching Program
  • Excellent health care programs for you and your immediate family
  • Competitive benefits
  • International career pathways