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Principal Planning & Technical Non Operated Joint Ventures | BHP Chile

BHP


Job Location:

Santiago - Chile

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 August 2026 (24 days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Role

As Principal Business Planning you will play a key role in shaping planning outcomes and value creation opportunities across a portfolio of non-operated joint ventures (NOJVs). You will provide technical expertise to support high-quality business planning across long medium and short-term horizons helping ensure production and cost commitments are achieved while protecting BHPs interests as an investor.

Working closely with a broad network of stakeholders and technical experts you will evaluate risks opportunities and value drivers to support strategic decision-making. Your contribution will be critical in strengthening planning excellence identifying improvement opportunities and enabling sustainable business outcomes across the portfolio.


Main Responsibilities

  • Support Long-Term Medium-Term and Budget Planning processes through robust technical analysis early risk identification and development of appropriate mitigation strategies.
  • Evaluate and communicate the risk-reward profile of NOJV business plans across multiple planning horizons.
  • Contribute to the NOJV Corporate Alignment Planning (CAP) process supporting key deliverables including Life of Asset Portfolio Valuation 5-Year Planning and Budget Planning.
  • Identify value creation opportunities through scenario analysis operational planning excellence and capital prioritization.
  • Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to align planning assumptions value drivers risks and uncertainties.
  • Develop forecasts and performance outlooks to support annual production and cost commitments.
  • Conduct Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves risk reviews across joint venture assets.
  • Deliver evidence-based analyses and recommendations that support informed decision-making and protect BHPs interests as an investor.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives by documenting insights lessons learned and planning enhancements.
  • Prepare presentations and facilitate workshops translating complex technical information into clear and compelling messages for diverse stakeholders.
  • Build effective relationships with customers and stakeholders while maintaining a strong focus on value delivery.
  • Promote BHPs commitment to safety customer value collaboration and operational excellence.

About You

  • University degree in Mining Engineering. An MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is desirable.
  • More than 10 years of experience in mine operations resource engineering and asset planning preferably within large-scale mining operations and multidisciplinary environments.
  • Strong business acumen commercial understanding and proven influencing skills.
  • Experience in mining companies operating in complex matrixed organizations.
  • Exposure to long-term planning budgeting forecasting operational assurance processes and performance reporting.
  • Experience working within joint venture environments including JV governance processes collaboration with multiple stakeholders and CSI engagement is highly desirable.
  • Experience supporting the preparation of materials for Boards Committees and executive decision-makers translating complex technical topics into structured and clear recommendations.
  • Demonstrated ability to mobilize subject matter experts and stakeholders through credibility collaboration and influence without formal authority.
  • Proven experience working within global and cross-cultural environments with a strong commitment to inclusion and collaboration.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving and structuring capabilities to ensure consistency comparability and decision readiness of complex business submissions.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to transform data into meaningful insights for a broad stakeholder audience.
  • Experience with the BHP Operating System.
  • Strong commitment to health safety environmental responsibility and sustainable development.
  • Availability to travel as required.
  • Mandatory English communication skills. Spanish and Portuguese language skills are desirable.


Required Experience:

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