Principal Delivery | BHP Chile

About BHP

At BHP Chile, our corporate office in Santiago is the strategic heart of our operations in the country. From here, we lead projects that drive responsible mining and innovation, connecting local impact with BHP’s global vision. We are part of a company dedicated to natural resources, present in more than 90 locations worldwide, committed to creating a more sustainable future.

Why BHP Chile?

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow in an organization that values diversity, fosters professional development, and invests in technologies that transform the mining industry. At BHP Chile, you can make a real impact on the community and the environment while building your career in a company recognized for its inclusive culture and commitment to the future.

The challenged Ahead

Provides technical expertise in execution of construction strategies, standards/ frameworks and integration and interface management across the projects lifecycle to ensure delivery in line with the approved statement of requirements.

Add value to the Company by managing a correct development of projects in a safe manner, complying with the requirements of quality, costs and program, in order to enable new facilities and processes that allow fulfilling the purpose of the Project generating value to the business organization. Manage projects ensuring compliance with the standards and KPIs defined ensuring compliance with the scope and its purpose.

• Monitors HSE compliance and applies appropriate methodologies/standards to deliver effective construction projects across BHP.

• Manages the construction execution plan including scope, resources and access to facilities/services to deliver in line with sequencing, budget and schedule.

• Manages contract execution and analysis to maximise operational and financial performance and mitigate exposure and risk.

• Defines project objectives/schedules, identifies critical activities, monitors the project plan/schedule and drives continuous improvement initiatives across projects at BHP.

• Monitors and manages project performance to deliver projects in line with safety standards, requirements, budget and scope.

• Responds to complex interdependencies by taking corrective action that mitigates potential risks/barriers to the achievement of project plan milestones.

• Develops integrated project deliverables and integrates project work across projects through interfacing with stakeholders and managing the successful transition of project/phase closure.

• Defines and implements project performance review plans and controls to accommodate deviations and drive accurate schedule, risk, and outcome monitoring across the project lifecycle.

• Follows risk management processes, conducts risk assessments, complies with standards and accurately reports on risk to maximise safety and value across projects at BHP.

• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of ICM and BHP risk frameworks and applies that knowledge to manage medium to high risk contracts and provide guidance and advice to Contract Owner/s.

• Explores and iteratively reassesses the best fit solutions, takes ownership of project decisions and outcomes and monitors and manages impacts to value across the project lifecycle (e.g. social, environmental, commercial).

• Determines the underlying cause of problems and evaluates multiple solutions to ensure a planned and structured approach to solving complex problems.

• Selects and implements problem solving tools/methodologies appropriate to the problem/context.

• Brings diverse teams together to implement sustainable and value generating solutions.

• Identifies and assesses risks, makes risk informed decisions, uses BHP's risk management framework and builds a risk aware culture to support safe and productive performance outcomes.

What we expect from you

Required:
Civil Engineer / Mechanical / Electrical / industrial or similar.
Basic/Intermediate English. 
Desirable a minimum of 8 years of experience in construction projects, of which at least 5 in large-scale mining.
Previous experience in the execution of mining projects in Chile and preferably in Brownfield environments. 
Availability to work and travel in the shift system of Mining Sites, adapting to the needs of the Project. 
Ability to work in arid areas, with demanding climatic and geographical conditions, and/or at altitude, is a requirement.

Technique: Demonstrable experience in construction and assembly, with experience in the development of brownfiled projects 
Leadership: Demonstrate 5 years of experience exercising leadership and management of numerous and multidisciplinary teams, directing or managing works with multidisciplinary teams.  
Stakeholder Engagement: 5 years of experience in negotiations with engineering and construction contractors, understanding project implications and commitment to stakeholders.

Recommended:
Leadership of the Owner's Team and Collaborating Companies, which are part of the execution of the projects.
Optimal management and control of resources to reduce costs.
Anticipates and addresses risks, variances, and scope quality issues through proactive change management before they impact delivery.

Location: Santiago

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At BHP Chile, we understand that to give your best, you need to feel your best. That’s why our benefits are designed to support you at every stage, caring for your health, driving your development, and promoting a real balance between your personal and professional life.

Professional Development: Continuous learning and real growth opportunities.

Compensation: Fair and competitive, reflecting your role, skills, and achievements.

Inclusive Culture: We promote a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and free to express their authentic identity.

Recognition: We reward your achievements through our global recognition program Big Thanks | Muchas Gracias.

And much more!

About Our Process

At BHP, we hire people who align with our values and meet the role requirements. As part of the process, we may review compliance with minimum requirements.

If you already work at BHP, apply through the internal portal using your corporate email.

We support a Diverse Workforce

We know diversity makes us stronger. That’s why we focus on creating a more diverse workforce that represents the communities where we operate and live, ensuring a workplace where everyone is included and treated with respect.

We are committed to a fair, equitable, and accessible selection process for all. If you have any type of disability, please write to inclusion@bhp.com so we can adjust our selection process and provide the necessary support.