Principal Studies | BHP Chile

BHP; Santiago; On-site; CLP 15,000,000 - 25,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Competitive compensation

Inclusive culture

Global recognition program

Job summary

BHP Chile is seeking a Governance Lead to provide leadership across a portfolio of investments, guiding decision-quality recommendations for value-maximising capital decisions. The role offers exposure to senior leaders and the opportunity to influence critical investments.

You will coordinate investment governance deliverables, integrate multidisciplinary inputs, and drive alignment of assumptions and value drivers throughout study and approval cycles.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, reconcile diverse viewpoints and build alignment under challenging timelines.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and coordinating governance, investment and approval documentation for senior leadership or Boards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across technical, operational and executive audiences.
• Experience working on major capital projects, strategic investments or complex initiatives.
• Strong understanding of business case development, governance frameworks and value-based decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of governance deliverables for major capital projects, including papers and submissions.
• Act as governance focal point for capital investments and integrate inputs into clear investment narratives.
• Support robust investment cases and manage governance processes in line with Our Requirements and local rules.
• Define investment framing and ensure alignment across study deliverables and decisions.
• Navigate governance and executive reviews to achieve timely, decision-quality documents.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Governance and decision making

Communication skills

Capital projects experience

Business case development

Education

Engineering degree

Project Management

Business degree

Finance degree

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.

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 to provide governance leadership across a portfolio of investments, integrating diverse perspectives into decision-quality recommendations that support value-maximising investment decisions for BHP. The role offers significant exposure to senior leaders, including Vice Presidents and Presidents, and the opportunity to influence some of BHP's most critical investment decisions.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the development of key investment governance deliverables, including investment approval papers, governance submissions, Board papers and other decision-support materials for major capital projects.
• Act as the governance focal point for capital investments, integrating technical, operational, commercial and functional inputs into a clear, coherent and compelling investment narrative.
• Support the development of robust investment cases and manage governance processes in compliance with BHP's Our Requirements and applicable local requirements.
• Drive alignment on the investment intent, including the Minimum Viable Solution (MVS) and Optimised With/Optimised Without (OW/OWO) framing, ensuring these principles are clearly reflected throughout study deliverables and investment decisions.
• Navigate complex governance and executive review processes, managing competing priorities, diverse stakeholder perspectives and compressed schedules to achieve alignment and deliver decision-quality documents that support timely investment decisions.
• Identify opportunities to optimise value, strengthen investment outcomes and preserve value throughout the study and approval lifecycle.
• Provide governance guidance and constructive challenge to project teams, ensuring decision documents clearly articulate key risks, opportunities, assumptions and value drivers.
• Facilitate alignment across project teams, functions and senior leaders to support effective decision making and successful progression through governance milestones.
• Capture and apply lessons learned, governance best practices and continuous improvement opportunities to enhance the quality and efficiency of investment decision making across the portfolio.

What we expect from you

Required:

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Business, Finance or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in Business, Finance or Project Management is desirable.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, reconcile diverse viewpoints and build alignment under challenging timelines.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and coordinating high-quality governance, investment and approval documentation for senior leadership, executive committees or Boards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across technical, operational and executive audiences.
• Experience working on major capital projects, strategic investments or other complex business initiatives.
• Strong understanding of business case development, governance frameworks and value-based decision making.
• Sound commercial acumen and understanding of project value drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to distil complex information into concise, decision-quality recommendations.

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.

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.