Superintendent Ops Readiness | BHP Chile

BHP Group • Chile • 2d ago

About BHP

At BHP Chile, our corporate office in Santiago is the strategic heart of our operations in the country. From here, we lead projects that drive responsible mining and innovation, connecting local impact with BHP’s global vision. We are part of a company dedicated to natural resources, present in more than 90 locations worldwide, committed to creating a more sustainable future.

Why BHP Chile?

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow in an organization that values diversity, fosters professional development, and invests in technologies that transform the mining industry. At BHP Chile, you can make a real impact on the community and the environment while building your career in a company recognized for its inclusive culture and commitment to the future.

The challenged Ahead

The Superintendent Operational Readiness, reporting to the Manager OR Minerals Americas, will lead the work designed to define the Operational Strategy and Plan for a portfolio of Concentrator/Leaching/Tailings Plant Projects. The candidate will bring a demonstrated strong background in Business Readiness for Large Capital Projects, Operational Readiness activities, project studies, project delivery, and demonstrated leadership in strategic planning and execution of these activities for Large Capital Projects.
The Superintendent Operational Readiness will be responsible for the robust integration of Operations in the study and execution phases and the definition of the operational readiness strategy, commissioning strategy and plan to ensure business readiness of a portfolio of Concentrator/Leaching/Tailings capital projects to achieve the business case and required level of service delivery.

In this role you will:

• Support HSE performance through proactive leadership, apply BHP's risk management framework and build a risk aware culture to support safe and productive performance outcomes.
• Leads and integrates the development and maintenance of the Operational Readiness strategy, standards, processes, and plans for capital projects. Ensures and is responsible of the management of change for the complete scope of Ops Readiness.
• Ensures the development and execution of a capital optimization program, identifying improvement initiatives to increase capital efficiency and productivity within the Operational Readiness scope of the Portfolio of Project.
• Provides Commissioning, Operational Readiness and Business Readiness expertise and coordinate resources deployed into the Project team for the development of Commissioning and Operational Readiness related deliverables, including but not limited to plans, processes, and procedures.
• Act as a single point of contact for the Project during early study phases for all and Operational Readiness deliverables and inputs.
• Elaborates and manage the OR budgets and schedules for both study and execution phases.
• Responsible for ramp up readiness from planning to execution from Identification phase through Execution.
• Manage risks and implements and monitors controls related to Operational Readiness scope and key value drivers for the portfolio of capital projects.
• Support and conduct data-analytics on all aspects of operational readiness execution, optimization, and improvement projects.
• Lead value creation through application of continuous improvement techniques to program standards and procedures.

What we expect from you

• Metallurgic, Chemical or Mechanical Civil Engineering
• 20 years of Process Mining experience in development concentrate and hydrometallurgy large & mega projects in different stage Identifications, Selection, Definitions and Executions
• Copper and Molybdenum experience with Concentrators and Hydrometallurgy preferred
• Experience with asset hierarchies’ establishment and maintenance planning systems, handling standard work instructions, processes and procedures development and training within green and brownfields plants preferred
• Fluent in Spanish and intermedium to advanced English level

Job location: Escondida

Modality of shift: According to the project requirements

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At BHP Chile, we understand that to give your best, you need to feel your best. That’s why our benefits are designed to support you at every stage, caring for your health, driving your development, and promoting a real balance between your personal and professional life.

Professional Development: Continuous learning and real growth opportunities.

Compensation: Fair and competitive, reflecting your role, skills, and achievements.

Inclusive Culture: We promote a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and free to express their authentic identity.

Recognition: We reward your achievements through our global recognition program Big Thanks | Muchas Gracias.

About Our Process

At BHP, we hire people who align with our values and meet the role requirements. As part of the process, we may review compliance with minimum requirements.

If you already work at BHP, apply through the internal portal using your corporate email.

We Support a Diverse Workforce

We know diversity makes us stronger. That’s why we focus on creating a more diverse workforce that represents the communities where we operate and live, ensuring a workplace where everyone is included and treated with respect.

We are committed to a fair, equitable, and accessible selection process for all. If you have any type of disability, please write to inclusion@bhp.com so we can adjust our selection process and provide the necessary support.