Manager Innovation Leaching

About BHP  

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 global decarbonization, such as iron ore, metallurgical coal, and copper, which are vital for modern infrastructure. 

Our global strategy emphasizes managing a resilient portfolio of valuable assets in attractive commodities.  

We excel in operations and asset acquisition, fostering innovative technologies to enhance safety, productivity, and sustainability while upholding our social commitments. 

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…  
   

The BHP Innovation Leaching facility is an on-site facility at Escondida where BHP performs test work to support leaching technology development, leaching studies and capital projects, and operational metallurgical testing. 
The Manager Innovation Leaching role is responsible for managing this facility, leading a multifunctional team to operate and manage the facility across all elements of operation and safety, maintenance, finance, and strategy.

About the role:

• Lead a team of professionals who together deliver the safe operation and strategic and financial planning for the BHP Innovation Leaching facility at Escondida.
• Overriding commitment with Health, Safety and Environment standards and BHP charter values.
• Ensure delivery of test work plans according to quality, cost, and schedule as agreed with customer.
• Define the mid- and long-term strategy for the facility, including planning for facility use, capacity and demand, and identification of new clients.
• Applies an understanding of the business context, BHP operating model, and ways of working to enhance decision making, productivity, and value chain performance.
• Accountable for maintenance and asset integrity of facility to ensure safe and reliable operation across all time horizons.
• Manage annual Budget and mid-term financial plans for the facility, including development of Budgets and ongoing management of income streams and costs.
• Build team capabilities to develop and sustain team excellence in the development and delivery of complex test work programs.
• Strong communication and influencing skills to engage senior external and internal stakeholders as well as reports at all levels.
• Build strong relationships and exercise influential role with stakeholders from Assets, Functions, Projects, Study Teams, and Leadership teams.
• Ensure that transparent and timely information is provided to key regional stakeholders, including risks and opportunities identified during the development of the test work for technology development, Assets, and Studies and Projects.
• Based at the BHP Innovation Leaching facility at the Escondida site.

• Professional degree in Engineering (metallurgical, chemical, process or similar).
• Postgraduate studies in Master of Business Administration or related discipline are highly desirable.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience across relevant areas, including: experience in mining industry, with experience in operations and / or studies highly desirable; experience managing test work programs; experience with innovation; and experience leading teams.
• Fluent oral and written Spanish, and advance oral and written English.

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.   

We are committed to a selection process that is fair, equitable and accessible to all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be necessary to adjust our selection process to suit your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at   

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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.  

Why not you? Why not BHP?