Global Principal Geoscientist

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• About the Role

The Global Principal Geoscientist - Structural Geology will be a member of the BHP Resource Center of Excellence working with our exploration, asset, and legacy asset teams worldwide. In this role you will provide thought leadership, technical guidance, capability building and steward research & pathfinder projects that advance our ability to connect the Earth to key business decisions across the BHP value chain. This role will support the Global Practice Lead - Integrated Geophysics.

As a trusted Advisor and Subject Matter Expert, you will have the opportunity to drive the following activities :

• Influence, lead and manage research and development in the integration of structural and geological modelling with geophysics, petrophysics, geotechnical engineering and hydrogeology. You will identify key knowledge gaps collaboratively with team and peers within BHP and co-develop, maintain, and execute internal and external research roadmaps to bridge these gaps.
• Develop and deliver training to upskill BHP geoscientists in structural geology and in their ability and confidence to integrate structure and geophysics with other disciplines across the mining value chain.
• Maintain an external presence, and advocate for external research in structural geology priority areas on behalf of BHP.
• About You

A highly respected and globally networked professional with a reputation built upon scientific depth and breadth applied to mining and extraction including significant field experience and structural modelling expertise.

In addition, to be successful in this role, you will ideally possess the following :

• Tertiary qualification in Geoscience, Physics or Engineering. Postgraduate degree (MSc / PhD) in structural geology or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• A deep technical understanding of fundamentals of structural geology and geological processes.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate multiple geoscience and engineering datasets to inform geological, exploration and geotechnical models
• Recognised expert with relevant networks with external researchers and consultants
• 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 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

The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a unique BHP employee share program.