Superintendent Operations Europe - London, United Kingdom - BHP

BHP

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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About BHP
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Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

Come and be a part of this success.

Purpose:

The Superintendent Exploration is accountable for execution of brownfield/greenfield exploration activity in an approved focus areas with either country, regional or single project accountabilities.

The function is responsible for field execution of technical work programs designed to simply and effectively test for giant resource potential.

The role ensures field execution of exploration activities in accordance with approved Exploration and Operations plans.

The function is accountable for all technical field activities within mandated area of accountability including the day-to-day supervision of discrete projects from early stage reconnaissance through to CSG Handover or divestment, as defined by the Head of Region, Metal Explorations.

Accountabilities span Target Definition, Target Testing and Delineation phases as outlined in the Exploration Management System (WWD).

The role is accountable for designing, planning and safely executing exploration programs matched to Technical Decision Trees; and designing, planning and executing government, community and stakeholder engagements.

Role is accountable for tracking and reporting on exploration trends within the Region or area of accountability.

The role is also accountable for, communicating Exploration Vision, Strategy, business requirements and KPI ́s within area of accountability and aligning all field exploration activities with these objectives.

The role is responsible for maintaining, developing and ensuring that project exploration and operating capacity and capability are aligned to technical field exploration requirements.

The role is based in London, United Kingdom.

About the Role:

Main Functions:

Title Capture and Management
Provides input to Screening Notices and Investment Approval Requests for work programs. Collaborates with the regional Operations team (budget development), Regional Generative Team and relevant Functional Support Teams.

Target Definition and Target Testing

Provides input to the Exploration Project Plan, incorporating the development and approval of the project Technical Decision Tree for approval by the VP Exploration.

Accountable for field-testing of drill targets, including definition of exploration work required to identify and prepare targets for drilling.

Accountable for target definition activities on discovery opportunities are effectively planned, executed and progressed to build and maintain a portfolio of drill-ready exploration targets.

Delineation

Ensures that drill delineation activities are executed and to effectively define Giant resource potential and that results are promptly communicated to ensure key project progression and/or exit decisions are made in a timely manner.

Executes geoscience program requirements for delineation ensuring they are delivered safely and appropriately against plan and budget.

Exploration Management

Developing and gaining approval for:
the Investment Approval Request, updating the Technical Decision Tree and Exploration Project Plan.
Endorsing the Operations Execution, Land Disturbance (Expl.
TEM. 548), Government Engagement and Community and Stakeholder Engagement Plan.
Securing and maintaining the Licence to Operate.
Approving Vehicle Journey Management Plans.

Accountable for the field execution of Exploration projects according to standards; including preparation and input to periodic Appraisals, and closeout of identified actions.

Verifies that Exploration projects and offices have demonstrated capacity to effectively plan for, manage and recover from crises and emergencies.

Project Handover

Executes plans for the management of advanced exploration project handover to relevant business, including transition of mineral title; exploration activities; data, commercial, financial and legal handover; and staff transition (if required).

About You:

Geology degree or similar.
Experience in exploration/mining.
Experience in leading teams.
Multigeographical experience.
Proficiency in French, Serbian, Finish or Portuguese in addition to English is highly desirable.
Management of multidisciplinary teams for the development of complex new systems, processes and instrumentation.

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 a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role includ