Principal Commissioning | BHP Chile

BHP; Santiago; On-site; CLP 12,000,000 - 18,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Competitive Compensation

Inclusive Culture

Global Recognition Program Big Thanks

Job summary

BHP Chile is seeking a senior commissioning professional to lead a portfolio of work supporting current and future project execution in Minerals Americas. You will bring expertise in pre-commissioning and commissioning, drive strategic planning, and coordinate resources for major capital projects.

The role emphasizes delivering commissioning deliverables within approved schedule and cost, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, and applying continuous improvement to program standards

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish-English written and spoken is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage, influence and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience leading commissioning activities and project execution.
• Experience with study and execution-related projects including copper processing would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate commissioning strategy, standards, processes, and plans for major capital projects.
• Provide expertise in pre-commissioning and commissioning, coordinating resources and deliverables.
• Act as single point of contact for project or study manager for commissioning inputs and outputs.
• Coordinate execution of commissioning methodologies and risk/quality management plans.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Strong interpersonal skills

Project leadership

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Process)

Job description

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.

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

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 Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning activities, project delivery, and demonstrated leadership in strategic planning and execution of these activities.

In This Role, You Will

• 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 pre-commissioning program.
• Provide pre-commissioning and 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 and test records.
• Act as a single point of contact for the Project or Study manager for all commissioning deliverables, outcomes 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.
• Provide expertise and leadership to execute commissioning at the projects delivering as per approved schedule and cost
• Maintain a wide network of influence, and integrate functions, operations, and regions.

Requirements

What we expect from you

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Process).
• Equivalence of 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 would be advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage, influence and build solid working relationships with stakeholders, peers, vendors, fabricators, engineering, construction and commissioning contractor.

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