Principal Innovation Product - Minerals Americas | BHP Innovation | Chile | 5:2Date: 9 Sep 2024Job Country: ChileJob State/Province: SantiagoAbout BHPWelcome to BHP Here, we empower the professional development of all our teams to reach their full potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with exceptional job opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values charter, and where their skills are the key to our success.BHP is one of the largest and most technologically advanced natural resources companies in the world. The technology and innovation at work inside our organization to ensure a cleaner future is some of the most advanced in the world. Our global portfolio is made up of commodities that are and will be fundamental for the modern world: copper, nickel, potash, iron ore and metallurgical coal.This role is part of a team that is a true organizational catalyst on the cusp of leading us into the future to fulfil our commitments and shape new aspirations; ultimately making BHP a more innovative, productive, safer, and more sustainable enterprise.Reporting into the Manager Mining and Geotechnical, the role will be focused primarily on innovation in Mining Engineering. You will lead workstreams for digital innovation, mine planning and accelerating resources to reserves or future equivalents. You will have experience in mining operations, applying innovative solutions to enhance performance of geotechnical, mine planning, mining operations, mining geology, grade control, ore sorting, mine to mill. You will play a pivotal role in identifying, developing, testing, and implementing technologies and processes that drive step change improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of our global mining operations.As a Principal Mining Innovation Product – Minerals Americas, you will form part of a small business partnering team working in close partnership with our assets and the broader BHP business, including other innovation sub-teams. You will be responsible for the development and delivery of a balanced portfolio of concepts & technology solutions consolidated into the product development roadmaps. You will also provide relevant technical subject matter expertise across the teams.Accountabilities with the biggest impact:Development of Technology Product Roadmaps that meet the asset requirements and unlock future growth options across the short, medium, and long term horizons.Management of the forward work plan to allow effective progression of technologies through the innovation pipeline.Work in collaboration with Ecosystems team for the identification of new prospective innovative technologies and concepts of operation for opportunities that target step change business opportunities and gaps in the portfolio to solve business needs.Develop the technical risk-based learning plans, budgets and schedules for technologies to be effectively and efficiently developed from early phases of maturity to be ready for onsite demonstration of technical, practical and economic viability.Development of business cases inclusive of commercial considerations to allow for early phase assessment of technology economic attractiveness.Active management of the development of test work programs both with internal BHP resources and external vendors to derisk technologies. Facilitating transition of prospective innovations through to onsite demonstration.Close collaboration with the Delivery Team for the development of the requirements to gate into onsite testing of prospective innovation and subsequent ongoing technical support to facilitate the successful onsite piloting.Provides relevant technical subject matter expertise across the team for the assessment of new technologies and technologies that are being site tested.Facilitation and participation with the RCoE, Assets and other Functional teams in Technical Working Groups focuses on strategies, sharing of information, leveraging global expertise and resources.About YouAs a successful candidate you will possess the following:Mining Engineer with more than 15 years of experience, mostly in surface mining though underground experience is desirable. A wide range of operational and technology development exposure is preferred.A good knowledge of digital technology applications in mining and software development processes is desirable.Passion for innovation with an ability to turn the creative and novel ideas into practical solutions.Proven ability to identify and develop technologies from early phase through to onsite piloting using innovation methodologies.Ability to develop and manage technical work programs with both internal and external stakeholders.Technical expertise to assess work program outcomes/results and make data-driven recommendations for business decisions.Financial acumen to effectively assess innovation technologies.Proven ability to apply technical knowledge into the system thinking linking multiple technologies into a whole of process concept of operation.Proven ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Ability to think strategically and assess multiple future scenarios.Relevant project management experience.RequiredGraduate degree in Mining Engineering or related fields. Post graduate preferred.Fluent in Spanish and English.Location and RosterSantiago, Chile5:2 (Mon-Fri) RosterSite visits & travel as requiredWhat is on offer?Permanent employment with BHP with all the benefits of full-time work.Flexible working options, benefits to enable your work-life balance.Competitive remuneration.Annual performance incentive and salary review.Generous share match scheme.Various leave options.Ongoing support for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program.You may be requested to complete a video assessment as part of the initial recruitment process. Video assessment is not applicable for BHP Internal applicants.Application closes on Day, Date 2023.We Support a Diverse WorkforceAt 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 ****** to adjust our selection process and provide the necessary support.
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