Principal Regulatory

**Date**:25 Sept 2025

**Job Posting End Date**:
**Job Country**:Chile

**Job State/Province**:Santiago

**Job Location/Region**:
**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 USA corporate office is located in Tucson, Arizona, where our Metals Exploration and Legacy Assets teams work towards this mission. 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

**About the Role**
- At BHP, energy is much more than an operational input: it is a strategic lever for moving towards more sustainable, zero-emission mining. As **Principal Regulatory & Market Intelligence - Power Contracts**, you will lead the analysis of the regulatory environment and the electricity market, comprehensively managing the BHP group's electricity supply contracts.

**Main Duties**:

- This role combines strategic vision, technical knowledge, and relationship skills to ensure that our electricity contracts are aligned with operational needs, regulatory changes, and market opportunities. You will be responsible for managing the group's portfolio of electricity contracts, ensuring their proper implementation, compliance, and evolution in line with the organization's growth needs.
- In addition, you will actively monitor the Chilean regulatory environment, interacting with authorities such as CNE, SEC, CEN, and the Ministry of Energy, anticipating regulatory changes and proposing sustainable solutions. You will generate market intelligence focused on identifying relevant dynamics in the electricity sector, providing strategic input for decision-making at the local and corporate levels.
- You will work closely with technical, legal, and commercial teams in Chile, Australia, and the Americas, so advanced English proficiency is essential for effective communication and the preparation of strategic documents.

About You

**How you will lead**

We are looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with disciplined execution. Someone who can anticipate trends, lead change, and work in a team to create effective collaborative networks. Someone who listens actively, communicates clearly, and solves complex problems with judgment and creativity. Someone who manages risk with a long-term vision and who constantly learns and adapts in a dynamic environment.
Your leadership is exercised with excellence in demanding environments, always maintaining a commitment to safety as a core value. You are characterized by a multicultural and inclusive vision that values diversity as a source of innovation and understanding. In addition, you maintain a constant focus on the internal customer, understanding their needs and generating solutions that add value.
This role is developed within the framework of the BOS Operating System, which establishes principles, practices, and behaviors aimed at continuous improvement, operational excellence, employee empowerment, and committed customer service. All of this is aligned with BHP's values: doing the right thing, finding better ways, and making a difference.

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Professional degree in Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in the electricity market, energy regulation, or supply contract management.
- Proven experience in electricity contracts, regulatory analysis, and relations with authorities.
- Advanced English, both spoken and written, essential for collaborative work with global teams.

**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