BHP is hiring a Principal Engineer to join the MECoE MinAms Engineering team in Minerals Americas. In this role, you will provide technical expertise and governance across key engineering processes like Process Safety and Engineering Information Management, supporting the implementation of global requirements and driving system excellence.
What You'll Do
- Govern and provide assurance against global Engineering technical standards, processes, and systems within Minerals Americas.
- Develop and maintain trusting, collaborative relationships with Functional, Asset, and Operational stakeholders.
- Engage actively with BHP Assets and Operations globally, providing technical expertise and supporting the implementation and management of Engineering global requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and technology.
- Challenge conventional thinking and act as a conduit for change and innovation in a complex business environment.
- Ensure conformance with the BHP Charter, Global Standards, Code of Conduct, and statutory obligations.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent tertiary education in Engineering.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience within industry and/or mining engineering teams.
- A minimum of 5 years of field experience in industry and/or mining environments.
- Understanding of Asset Management, strategy development, maintenance execution, maintenance planning, reliability, or production processes.
- Knowledge of risk management principles and processes.
- Strong leadership (influence), communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence outcomes across a matrix organisation.
- Strong technical aptitude, analytical capability and critical thinking.
- Excellent strategic thinking, situational analysis and problem‑solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and manage strategic change initiatives and deliver successful outcomes in complex environments.
- A relationship‑oriented approach with the ability to build open, transparent partnerships across multiple stakeholder groups.
Nice to Have
- Strong knowledge of BHP Engineering global requirements across Asset Integrity, Process Safety and Engineering Information Management.
Team & Environment
Part of the MECoE MinAms Engineering team, reporting to the Engineering Leader MECoE Min Ams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Professional Development: Continuous learning and real growth opportunities.
- Compensation: Fair and competitive, reflecting role, skills, and achievements.
- Inclusive Culture: Workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and free to express their authentic identity.
- Recognition: Global recognition program Big Thanks | Muchas Gracias.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Santiago, Chile.
We are committed to a fair, equitable, and accessible selection process for all. If you have any type of disability, please write to [email protected] so we can adjust our selection process and provide the necessary support.
