Santiago, Metropolitan Region, Chile Hybrid

BHP is hiring a Principal Engineer

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • A 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 (in influence rather than line leadership), 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

Benefits

  • 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.

Additional Information

  • Flexible work arrangements are also offered.
  • 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.
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BHP es una compañía dedicada a los recursos naturales presente en más de 90 ubicaciones en el mundo, dedicada a crear un futuro más sostenible. En Chile, su oficina corporativa en Santiago es el corazón estratégico de sus operaciones en el país, liderando proyectos que impulsan la minería responsable y la innovación.
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Posted 3 months ago