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

Leads the site-based engineering function for Minera Spence or Minera Escondida, providing visible leadership and technical direction to ensure engineering strategies, designs and field solutions enable safe, reliable and efficient project execution, construction, commissioning and operational readiness. Working on a 4x3 roster, the role partners closely with site leadership, Projects, Construction, Commissioning, Operations and Maintenance, while coaching and developing engineering teams to deliver high performance.
Our Project Portfolio currently consists of several Medium and Major Process and Non-Process Infrastructure Projects with a strong concentration of them in the Tailings area. This role will focus on the engineering administration of several of these tailing's projects and their integration in their respective asset. 
The role reports to Manager Engineering.

Main Responsabilities

•    Lead discipline engineering strategy and execution across the project lifecycle, applying deep technical expertise and ensuring compliance with BHP requirements, applicable regulations, Project, Construction and Commissioning Engineering Standards, and effective safety controls.
•    Apply a sound understanding of discipline-specific engineering terminology, theory, key processes and activities across relevant fields, including civil, structural, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control.
•    Establish and implement engineering strategies, plans, standards, processes and systems for capital projects, ensuring alignment with the project engineering strategy and requirements across study and execution phases.
•    Determine minimum quality requirements, execute quality management plans and review quality control activities to achieve technical, functional, business and project quality objectives.
•    Plan, manage and monitor engineering scope, schedule, cost, progress, value and risk; address deviations and support costing and scheduling evaluations to meet integrated project requirements.
•    Deliver the engineering information and outputs required by the master schedule, tender and bid processes, and enable timely purchase orders for critical equipment, materials and services while minimising quantity variations during execution.
•    Plan and lead engineering governance and assurance activities, including design and constructability reviews, verification of construction methodologies and technical decisions, to ensure solutions are safe, fit for purpose, cost-effective, constructable, operable and maintainable.
•    Identify assess risks, make risk-informed decisions using BHP’s risk management framework, and build a risk-aware culture that supports safe and productive performance outcomes.
•    Determine the underlying causes of complex engineering problems and evaluate multiple solutions through a planned, analytical and structured approach.
•    Identify, engage, influence and manage diverse internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with Project, Study, Construction, Commissioning, Operations and Maintenance teams to integrate requirements, methodologies, strategies and systems throughout delivery.
•    Support the selection of engineering consultants, contractors and vendors; coordinate and manage third-party engineering performance and oversee the quality, productivity and approval of key deliverables, including field engineering during execution.
•    Prepare and review scopes of work and technical tender documentation, and lead or support technical bid evaluations and recommendations for major equipment, materials and services.

What we expect from you

Requirements:

•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
•    Minimum 12 years’ experience in mining, major capital projects or site-based engineering roles, including significant exposure to engineering design, field engineering, construction and commissioning interfaces.
•    Relevant tailings storage facilities' operations experience 
•    Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering safe, practical and timely technical outcomes in an operating mine or project execution environment.
•    Strong knowledge of engineering design, cost estimating, execution planning, scheduling, technical assurance and tender processes for engineering, construction and services contracts.
•    Availability and capability to work permanently at Minera Spence or Minera Escondida on a 4x3 site roster, including compliance with all site access, health, safety and operational requirements.
•    Competent in the use of relevant software across the project delivery ecosystem, including MS Office, Aconex, Primavera and other applicable project management and engineering systems.
•    Professional working proficiency in written and spoken English and Spanish.

Work Location
This is a permanent site-based role located at either Minera Spence or Minera Escondida, Chile, depending on business requirements and the successful candidate’s assignment. The position operates on a 4x3 or 7x7 roster and requires regular presence in the field and close collaboration with site-based project and operational teams. Travel between site and other BHP locations may be required from time to time.

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.

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.