Geoscientist Exploration Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Geoscientist to join our team in Lima, Peru.

This role is part of our Exploration Prospect Evaluation team and involves identifying, executing and advancing exploration of porphyry-skarn copper projects. You will be responsible for carrying out high quality data capture, analysis and interpretation leading to business decision making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on technical exploration decisions that involve geological, geochemistry, geophysics data interpretation with timely recommendations that are properly documented.
• Identifying prospect areas and appropriate methodologies for sampling and data collection to build ore body knowledge that enables investment decisions for BHP.
• Developing, implementing and monitoring sampling-analysis protocols & QA/QC programs to quantify the quality, risks and compliance of geological data.
• Designing and executing data collection methodologies and interpretations to provide data-driven survey guidance for the organisation.
• Performing geological modelling based on integrated datasets to analyse and interpret target areas and generate valuable orebody knowledge.
• Building, validating, deploying and documenting Machine Learning/Predictive models to classify and predict future events at scale.
• Identifying, engaging and managing a range of diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Applying a scientific methodology to investigate various hypotheses or questions and draw inferences on possible solutions.
• Planning, tracking the delivery of and managing a project to generate value and drive the achievement of project outcomes.

The ideal candidate must have:

• A strong commitment to safety, social value and sustainability.
• A sound understanding of porphyry-skarn copper deposits, geological features and mineral system frameworks, with application to exploration techniques.
• An understanding of the overall objectives of the country and wider objectives of the Metals Exploration.
• A deep technical understanding and a strategic view of how to accomplish results through influencing to accomplish successful performance of the role.

Required skills and qualifications include:

• A degree in Geology or related science from a reputable university.
• Proficiency in technical presentation and ability to lead opportunity framing sessions.
• Solid field experience.
• A solid understanding of exploration workflow as applied to base metal exploration.
• Proficiency in common industry software for geoscientific data (ArcGIS Pro, Leapfrog, Oasis Montaj, etc).
• Availability for field work around 50% of the time.
• 8+ years experience in mineral exploration.
• Spanish and English fluency.

Benefits include:

• Attractive salary package with performance-based bonuses.
• Best-in-class employee share program.
• Flexible working options.
• Generous paid parental leave policy.
• Extended leave entitlements.
• Parent rooms.

We are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. We offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities.