Principal Commissioning | BHP Chile

BHP; Antofagasta; Hybride; CLP 42 000 000 - 60 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Professional development

Competitive compensation

Inclusive culture

Résumé du poste

BHP seeks a seasoned commissioning leader to drive the strategy and execution for major capital projects at Spence, Chile. You will coordinate the development of commissioning plans, standards, and deliverables across engineering, operations, and procurement teams.

The role emphasizes data-driven optimization and risk management to ensure safe, productive project delivery. Ideal candidates will have mining commissioning experience, especially in copper-related processes, and bilingual

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Process, or other) or equivalent experience.
• Bilingual Spanish-English is desirable (written and spoken).
• Commissioning experience in mining major projects with copper concentrator, leaching, tailings, or related programs.
• Experience at owner level in the mining sector would be advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Lead commissioning strategy, standards, processes, and plans for major capital projects.
• Coordinate commissioning methodologies, plans, and inputs across functions.
• Support data analytics on commissioning execution and continuous improvement.
• Monitor resource levels and coordinate risk and quality management for commissioning scope.

Connaissances

Bilingual (Spanish-English)

Stakeholder engagement

Data analytics

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Process, other)

Equivalent combinations of education and experience

Description du poste

Chile

About BHP

At BHP, we bring people and resources together to build a better world. We foster an inclusive, diverse, and high‑performing culture where everyone feels safe, respected, and empowered to thrive. With a global portfolio and a strong commitment to sustainability, we offer our teams opportunities to grow, lead meaningful transformations, and make a lasting impact.

We are united by our values, our dedication to safety, and our belief that great people drive great outcomes.

Why not you? Why not BHP?

The challenge Ahead

The purpose of this role is leading a portfolio of work designed to support our current and future project execution activities in Minerals Americas. The candidate will bring a strong background in Commissioning activities, project delivery, and demonstrated leadership in strategic planning and execution of these activities.

The role involves the following:

• Support HSE performance through proactive leadership, apply BHP's risk management framework and build a risk aware culture to support safe and productive performance outcomes.
• Lead and facilitate the development and maintenance of Commissioning strategy, standards, processes, and plans for major capital project.
• Support the development and execution of a capital optimization program, identifying improvement initiatives to increase capital efficiency and productivity within the commissioning program.
• Provide commissioning expertise and coordinate resources deployed into a study team for the development of commissioning related deliverables, including but not limited to plans, processes, and procedures.
• Act as a single point of contact for the Project or Study manager for all commissioning deliverables and inputs.
• Coordinate the execution of commissioning methodologies, strategies and plans in accordance with program\project systems and standards.
• Support and conduct data-analytics on all aspects of commissioning execution, optimization, and improvement projects.
• Lead value creation through application of continuous improvement techniques to program standards and procedures.
• Monitor the planned, actual, and forecast resource levels to support project execution.
• Coordinate execution of risk and quality management plans to assure effective management of the project’s commissioning scope of work.
• Provide expertise as input to value improvement practices such as integrated planning, in partnership with project functions such as engineering, operations readiness, procurement and project controls and analysis.
• Maintain a wide network of influence, and integrate functions, operations, and regions.

What We Expect From You

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Process, other).
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
• Bilingual (Spanish-English). Written and spoken, desirable.
• Relevant commissioning experience in mining major projects with special emphasis on Copper Concentrator, Leaching, Tailings and Mining/Material handling related projects or program environment at a Contractor and EP+C/EPCM level.
• Experience at the owner level, in the Mining sector would be advantageous.
• Experience in study and execution-related projects including copper flotation, copper leaching, NPI and copper tailings.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage, influence and build solid working relationships with stakeholders, peers, vendors, fabricators, engineering, construction and commissioning contractor.

Job location: Spence.

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.

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.

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 [e-mail] so we can adjust our selection process and provide the necessary support.