Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Global Mining Ops

BHP Group; Santiago; Presencial; CLP 90.000.000 - 140.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BHP Chile seeks a Principal Geotechnical to join our Resource Centre of Excellence (RCoE) in Santiago, Chile. You will provide geotechnical assurance, capability uplift and trusted technical advice across BHP’s asset portfolio, spanning multiple sites in Minerals Americas and beyond.

Reporting to the Geotechnical Manager, you will lead without direct people management responsibilities, supporting rock mass characterization, stability analyses, and the transfer of best practices to strengthen

Formación

• Degree qualification in Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• More than 10 years of experience within the mining industry.
• Experience using geotechnical software such as Vulcan, Leapfrog and RocScience applications, with exposure to 3D stability analysis software considered advantageous.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with highly skilled mine planning and technical professionals across functions, geographies and organisational boundaries.

Responsabilidades

• Implement and promote the use of BOS tools and methodologies within geotechnical processes.
• Build strong technical relationships and influence geotechnical practices across asset teams.
• Support geotechnical stakeholders to identify and realize value improvement opportunities while maintaining integrity assurance.
• Participate in geotechnical assurance processes and contribute to second line of defence activities.
• Identify and integrate opportunities for collaboration across teams and functions.
• Support the development of high-quality geotechnical and structural models that help prevent value erosion and strengthen operational decision-making.
• Develop standards and guidelines, promote their implementation, and provide assurance across the business.
• Support the management of mine geotechnical risks within the Technical Centre of Excellence under the direction of the Geotechnical Manager.
• Foster strong internal and external networks of geotechnical professionals, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Provide expert technical advice and collaborate closely with geotechnical teams across the asset portfolio.
• Contribute to the Geotechnical Technology Roadmap through innovation, research and technology initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in geotechnical management practices through benchmarking and knowledge sharing.

Conocimientos

Geotechnical engineering

Open pit mining

Underground mining

Stability analysis

Technical communication

English

Spanish

Educación

Geological Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering degree

Herramientas

Vulcan

Leapfrog

RocScience

3D stability analysis

Descripción del empleo

BHP Chile seeks a Principal Geotechnical to join our Resource Centre of Excellence (RCoE) in Santiago, Chile. You will provide geotechnical assurance, capability uplift and trusted technical advice across BHP’s asset portfolio, spanning multiple sites in Minerals Americas and beyond.

Reporting to the Geotechnical Manager, you will lead without direct people management responsibilities, supporting rock mass characterization, stability analyses, and the transfer of best practices to strengthen