Senior Solution Architect - Infrastructure and Architecture SPMF

Job Title: Senior Solution Architect - Infrastructure & Architecture (SPMF) | Mining Industry
Location: Chile
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Enterprise Architecture / IT Infrastructure / Digital Transformation

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect with deep expertise in Infrastructure and Architecture, aligned with the Small Project Management Framework (SPMF) of BHP, and proven experience in the mining industry. This role will lead the design and governance of enterprise infrastructure solutions that support mining operations, ensuring alignment with business strategy, technology standards, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain infrastructure architecture standards and roadmaps in alignment with SPMF principles.
• Lead the design of scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure solutions across mining operations (remote sites, processing plants, logistics hubs).

• Apply SPMF to assess, prioritize, and govern infrastructure initiatives.
• Ensure architectural decisions support portfolio-level goals, including cost optimization, risk mitigation, and strategic alignment.

• Architect hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) with edge computing for remote mining sites.
• Design and integrate systems for operational technology (OT), SCADA, and industrial IoT.

• Partner with business units, IT, engineering, and external vendors to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Present architecture strategies to executive leadership and technical teams.

• Ensure infrastructure solutions comply with mining industry regulations, cybersecurity standards, and ESG requirements.
• Maintain architectural documentation and enforce governance across projects.

• Evaluate emerging technologies (AI, digital twins, automation) for infrastructure modernization.
• Drive continuous improvement in system performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, with at least 5 years in infrastructure and mining industry contexts.
• Strong understanding of SPMF or similar enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman).
• Proven experience with:
  • Mining infrastructure systems (e.g., remote connectivity, ruggedized hardware, OT/IT integration)
  • Cloud platforms and virtualization
  • Network architecture, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery
  • ERP and MES integration (SAP, Oracle)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Certifications: TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, ITIL, PMP
• Experience with ESG reporting and sustainability technologies
• Familiarity with mining-specific challenges such as harsh environments, remote operations, and safety systems