Principal Engineer Portfolio | WAIO | Area C | FIFO 5/2, 4/3
BHP
About BHP
At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. 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.
About the Role
We are currently seeking a Principal Engineer Portfolio to join our team at Mining Area C. This is a permanent position offered on a 5/2, 4/3 FIFO roster from Perth. Flexible working arrangements can also be considered.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role is to take responsibility for the development and management of the Capital Portfolio and challenge Capital Project submissions against Business objectives whilst ensuring the quality of Opportunity Assessments. You will provide support to the Project Specialists for the safe and efficient delivery of projects through their lifecycle in line with BHP standards and requirements and optimisz value for BHP. You will coach and develop the team to ensure projects are clearly defined.
You will liaise with Site Operational teams along with three additional project delivery groups (PDG) providing guidance and support in developing and maintaining the Capital Budget and Portfolio. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Work with the Operational and PDG Managers and Superintendents to build the capital pipeline
- Manage the development of the Capex portfolio & 2 year budget (2YB)
- Analysis of the business case and Investment Approval Request for projects
- Challenge Project requests against Business Objectives
- Undertake development of Site Operational Teams proficiency in Opportunity Assessment submissions
- Present monthly Capital updates to Leadership teams(s)
- Ensure that progress on the nominated projects is monitored and status of those projects is reported regularly.
- Ensure that action is taken to address deviations from the adopted project program and Budget.
- Prioritise capital projects for endorsement by the Business in liaison with the Engineering manager
- Carry out investigations of Capital Project spend variations prior to supporting requests for additional funds
- Support the ongoing development and management of financial systems, business processes, internal controls and quality improvement strategies with respect to the Capital Portfolio and Budget
About You
As the successful applicant you will possess the following:
Skills and Experience:
- Tertiary/Degree qualification in Project Management or experience delivering capital projects (Desired)
- High Level of knowledge in Capital Portfolio Management and Budgeting
- High level of stakeholder management
- High Level communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong capability in developing and delivering presentations
- Proficiency in Microsoft office suite and Primavera P6
- Demonstrated written and oral English language proficiency
- Knowledge of procedures related to the execution of engineering projects
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.
At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.