Head of Project Services
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
The Head of Project Services & Enablers provides strategic, technical, and operational leadership across all functional disciplines within the project portfolio. Reporting directly to the Project Director Enablers.
The role is accountable for ensuring functional excellence, alignment, and integration across major projects, enabling safe, predictable, and capital-efficient project delivery. The Head of Project Services Enablers plays a critical role in establishing standards, building organizational capability, and ensuring each function effectively supports project execution from studies through construction, commissioning, and handover.
Key Accountabilities
- Provides strategic leadership and integration across Engineering, COR, PC&A, Safety, Construction, and Projects Commercial to ensure consistent, high-quality project delivery.
- Partners with Project Managers to align functional support and ensure effective delivery across scope, schedule, cost, risk, safety, and quality objectives.
- Establishes, governs, and continuously improves functional standards, processes, and performance frameworks aligned with corporate governance and capital stewardship requirements.
- Ensures functional teams are capable and prepared to support all project lifecycle phases, from studies and engineering through construction, commissioning, and operational handover.
- Drives cross-functional collaboration and resolves interface challenges to maintain alignment and avoid delivery risks.
- Develops capability, succession, and workforce plans to ensure critical expertise is available across all functions.
- Embeds lessons learned, industry best practices, and innovative solutions to improve project performance and capital effectiveness.
- Provides clear and timely reporting on functional performance, risks, capability, and resourcing requirements to support effective decision-making.
- Fosters a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across all functional teams.
About You
You are a highly experienced leader with a proven track record in major capital projects, mining, minerals processing, or heavy industrial environments. You bring a strategic mindset and strong leadership capability, with the ability to integrate diverse technical and project services disciplines to achieve delivery excellence.
You have demonstrated success building high-performing teams, establishing governance and operational excellence frameworks, and enabling projects to be delivered safely, predictably, and efficiently.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
- 20+ years of experience in major capital projects, mining, or heavy industrial environments with increasing leadership responsibility.
- Significant experience leading multidisciplinary project services, technical, or functional teams.
- Demonstrated success delivering large-scale EPC/EPCM projects.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, organizational capability, and influencing skills.
- Preferred Postgraduate qualification in Project Management, Contract Management, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field.
- Experience in concentrator projects, minerals processing facilities, or similarly complex industrial projects.
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.