Manager Resource Knowledge | Perth, Brisbane , Adelaide or Santiago
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About the Role
The Manager Resource Knowledge will influence leading practice in the understanding and application in the field of resource characterisation. The role will support the influence of leading practices in the understanding and application of resource characterisation and knowledge propagation of the subsurface and transformed material to inform the full life cycle of resources, from resource definition through to mine closure.
- Global technical expert and people leader in multidisciplinary resource characterisation and knowledge propagation within and external to BHP.
- Execute BHP’s second line assurance activities where applicable.
- Development of the awareness and capability of BHP geoscientists in the application of integrated geosciences to resource exploration, extraction and closure.
- Provide team guidance to key subject matter experts and empowers SME support of BHP’s assets.
- Building of trusted relationships with and between BHP Operations and Planning and Technical groups.
- Identification of key knowledge gaps in the ability to create and deliver characterisation models and maintenance of roadmaps to influence allocation of resources to development initiatives.
- Influence, lead and manage resource characterisation research to address knowledge deficiencies identified collaboratively with asset or functional peers within BHP.
- Promoting BHP as a leader in resource characterisation and knowledge to the external technical community, including universities, research institutions and professional organisations
About You
- Demonstrated 15 years of application and effective delivery of resource characterisation and knowledge throughout the value chain, from resource delineation through to closure.
- Demonstrated technical expertise in resource characterisation and its incorporation into resource and reserve models as well as downstream business decisions.
- Multi commodities experience including demonstrated breadth and depth of understanding of geological processes contributing to the formation of different ore deposits.
- Has a proven track record in leading both multidisciplinary teams and breakthroughs in the understanding or application of improved resource knowledge to inform business decisions.
- Has a record of successfully mentoring and coaching geoscientists as well as related technical professionals.
- Evidence of technical thought leadership in influencing research directions.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new concepts through breadth of applied science-based work experience.
- Is a recognised thought leader in industry and academic technical communities.
Required:
- Tertiary qualification in Geoscience
Recommended:
- Postgraduate degree (MSc/PhD) in geoscience or related field
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
About Our Process
At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
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Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.
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