Principal AI (Santiago or Saskatoon)
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About the Role
We have an exciting, new position within our Global Project Centre of Excellence (PCoE) function. Working as part of an AI visionary team, you will help revolutionise project delivery, governance and assurance at a global scale.
We have flexibility for this role to be based in the America’s where BHP corporate offices are in Santiago (Chile) and Saskatoon (Canada).
The Principal AI role is part of a dedicated AI team in BHP's Project Centre of Excellence (PCoE). Working in partnership with our project communities we're using AI to drive innovation and achieve project excellence.
As a Principal AI, you will be a trusted advisor, partnering at all levels across our global and regional project teams, and consulting with your customers directly to understand their pain points and opportunities. You will be passionate about identifying value and then using this knowledge to rapidly develop and support the AI solutions that have the greatest impact.
You will be given autonomy to bring your creativity and style to work and form authentic and long term relationships by working closely with peers in diverse teams, both within PCoE and project delivery groups. You will also collaborate across other functions including BHP Technology teams that enable and support our AI solution platforms.
About You
You will have a background, and preferably be degree qualified in, STEM or related disciplines. You will be able to demonstrate relevant professional Data Science / AI experience, ideally aiding large scale projects.
You will be comfortable delivering AI solutions, including documentation, coding, testing and engaging with end users of our AI solutions.
Your technical skills include many of the following:
• Python, including Pandas, API development, machine learning including regression models, scikit-learn, TensorFlow.
• GenAI, including natural language processing, RAG and LLM reasoning / prompting.
• Data wrangling and data ingestion from a range of data sources including, SAP, SharePoint and Snowflake as well as unstructured data such as documents, spreadsheets and drawings.
• Data integration, including use of LLM API's to create content, set up and management of vector databases and development of retrieval pipelines.
• AWS cloud services, including Sagemaker, Bedrock, API Gateway, Lambda functions, SNS and SQS.
• MS Power Platforms.
• MS CoPilot Studio.
• MS Power BI.
• UI frameworks such as Streamlit,or JavaScript-based frameworks.
Your strengths include:
• Being highly motivated and taking ownership to deliver on commitments.
• Excellent communication skills and high emotional intelligence.
• Curious, with the ability to ask the right questions and assimilate information from a variety of sources.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of your customers business processes, pain points and needs.
• Thriving as part of a global and culturally diverse team.
• Advanced English Proficiency.
We Support a Diverse Workforce
At BHP, we adhere to Law 21,015 on Inclusion.
We know that diversity strengthens us. That is why we are focused on creating a more diverse workforce that represents the communities we operate and live in, ensuring a work environment where every person is included and treated with respect.
In this sense, we are committed to conducting a fair, equitable, and accessible selection process for all. If you have any disability, please email inclusion@bhp.com to adjust our selection process and provide the necessary support.