Specialist Geoscientist | BHP Peru

Lima - Peru

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

The Specialist Geoscientist role will be core member of the Peru Discovery team responsible for identifying executing and advancing exploration of porphyry-skarn copper projects and accountable for carrying out high quality data capture analysis and interpretation leading to business decision making
Assists in project evaluation provision of technical guidance and supports the maintenance of a quality and healthy portfolio contribuiting to support high standards of work and technical rigour through collaborating with stakeholders to ensure that the overall plan and deliverables are being met

Main Responsibilities:

Support the selection of target areas and appropriate methodologies for sampling and data collection to build ore body knowledge that enables value decisions for BHP.
Develops implements and monitors sampling-analysis protocols & QA/QC programs to quantify the quality risks and compliance of geological data.
Performs geological modelling based on integrated datasets to analyse and interpret target areas and generate valuable orebody knowledge.
Applies a scientific methodology to investigate various hypotheses or questions and draw inferences on possible solutions.

About You

Pivotal Experiences for the role:

Strong commitment to safety social value and sustainability.
Sound understanding of porphyry-skarn copper deposits geological features and mineral system frameworks.
Technical understanding and a strategic view of how to accomplish results through influencing to accomplish successful performance of the role.

Also required:

Degree in Geology or related science from a reputable university.
5 years of experience in geosciences and understanding of exploration workflow as applied to copper exploration.
Intermediate user in common industry software for geoscientific data (ArcGIS Pro Leapfrog etc).
Spanish and English fluency.

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 thats 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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About BHPWe 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.Ou...