Specialist Innovation | BHP Chile

About BHP Chile

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.

About the Role

As an Innovation Business Analyst, you will play a key role in enabling value creation and strengthening the long‑term competitiveness of the MinAm Assets. Acting as a strategic connector between operations, technical functions, and business governance, you will help ensure that innovation initiatives are transformed into tangible opportunities aligned with the Asset’s growth agenda. You will support the identification and development of early‑stage innovation concepts, turning them into robust business opportunities and ensuring their integration into capital decision processes. Through structured analysis, stakeholder engagement, and technical insight, you will help accelerate decision-making, improve portfolio maturity, and contribute to stronger operational and financial performance.

This position will be based at our offices in Santiago under a hybrid work model.

Main Responsibilities

• Identify innovation opportunities and develop deliverables for Asset growth projects and potential LoA processes.
• Manage large datasets to support reporting, dashboards, strategic planning, and decision-making.
• Collect, consolidate, and manage inputs and outputs from LoA and Asset projects.
• Provide strategic insights and feedback to the BHP Invent portfolio.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for Asset Opportunity Plans.
• Gather, structure, and analyze information to support decision-making.
• Support early business cases by organizing required inputs.
• Analyze Asset requests and manage innovation demand, including Innovation Room submissions and problem statements.
• Coordinate Asset reporting processes and recurring updates.
• Execute the Asset Engagement Plan, including routines, briefings, newsletters, and communications.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, commercial studies, or a related technical discipline, with strong grounding in process analysis, optimization, or industrial operations.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in the mining industry—preferably in operations, industry, or asset‑based environments—with increasing exposure to operational decision-making.
• Solid understanding of mining processes and key industry concepts.
• Experience in project development, process research, or process improvement initiatives, including early‑stage concept development and technical evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to build and present business cases integrating technical, financial, and strategic insights.
• Strong capability to work at the interface of operations, engineering, and business, translating challenges into structured opportunities.
• Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken), enabling effective communication with global teams and preparation of senior‑level documentation.
• Strong strategic mindset, learning agility, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence without authority.
• Competencies in stakeholder management, communication, collaboration, innovative thinking, problem solving, value creation, business acumen, data synthesis, learning agility, safety awareness, and autonomy in cross‑timezone work environments.

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.

Why Not You?

With operations worldwide, BHP offers limitless opportunities. From competitive benefits to the chance to work in different countries, here you can design your career your way. If you’re looking for a place where your work has purpose and your growth is part of the journey, this could be your next step.

Apply today and be part of mining’s transformation!

We Support a Diverse Workforce
At BHP, we adhere to Inclusion Law 21.015.

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.