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We are a leading natural resources company dedicated to connecting resources and people to create a better world. Our focus is on responsibly developing essential resources for general decarbonization, such as iron ore, metallurgical coal, and copper, which are vital for modern infrastructure.

What we offer

Because we care about our people, we offer a strong value preposition that includes:

- Market competitive salary plus an annual incentive program
- Development and growth opportunities together with education assistance and support
- Exceptional benefits program, including Dental and Vision care
- Attractive share matching plan
- Employee Assistance program for you and your family
- And more

About the Role

For BHP Chile, we are looking for our new Principal Innovation Leaching, to join our Leaching Innovation Team. The main responsibility of the role is to give technical support and quality control for all internal projects and external relations.

Core Accountabilities

- To ensure full achievement of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
- Incorporate a continuous process improvements culture based on the BOS principles.
- Should be able to advise and make recommendations regarding the success of the new technology development program.
- Design the process flowsheet, define technical controls for the success of the programs through analysis and test optimisation of the technology critical drivers.
- Provide Technical Support and advice on QAQC; to all pilot plant activities ensuring replication.
- Should be able to critically review, manage and interpret all metallurgical data generated from test work.




- Internal stakeholder management in order to align the different responsibilities an accountability during the metallurgical test work.
- External stakeholder management (consultants and universities) in order to ensure the data integrity during technology evaluation.
- Management of patents and Intellectual Property related issues.

About You

- Metallurgical or Chemical Engineer,
- Master or Doctorate in Science (Leaching, Innovation, Maning Industry) will be highly desirable.
- At least 10 years' experience in process industry.
- Advanced knowledge and experience in leaching process and engineering.
- Advanced English language skills.
- Metallurgical data management and interpretation.
- Experimental and systematically thinker.
- Innovation development experience.
- Knowledge of quality management systems.
- Knowledge of Minitab.

About our process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants' suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.

Join us to make a difference.

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📌 Principal Innovation Leaching (Santiago)
🏢 BHP
📍 Santiago