Marine Echternach

Dr. Marine Echternach

2 articles
Canada BHP

Biography

Arts et Métiers Engineer (France), M.Sc.A, PhD, Engineer-In-Training, passionate about the digital transformation of underground mining. As BOS Line Coach at BHP, I support continuous improvement by coaching our internal customer on the BHP Operating Systems to seek better ways, make a difference and doing what's right. Hands-on background in mechanical and industrial engineering with frontline exposure to underground mining systems, production processes, and operational integration. 5+ years of experience in bridging engineering, operations, and leadership teams, standardization, executable readiness plans, change management, performance tracking, and coordinating projects and cross-functional teams. My PhD focused on improving project portfolio management to help mining companies select, structure, and prioritize digital transformation initiatives aligned with their strategic objectives (Smart Mine, Industry 4.0 & 5.0). As WIMWIN-SK acting chair, I am actively committed to driving cultural change in the mining industry, inspiring the next generation, and strengthening the industry’s attractiveness to young talent. Recognized for my contagious enthusiasm, collaborative leadership, energy, and human-centered approach, empowering front line workers, as well as my strong organizational and interpersonal skills, generating ideas, facilitating problem solving. I enjoy both hands-on site engagement and strategic roles, and thrive in interdisciplinary environments where connecting vision, execution, and impact is essential.

Publications by Year
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Leading Digital Transformation for Safer Mines: A Portfolio Governance Approach applied to an Underground Gold Mine
Marine Echternach BHP
Digital, AI & Automation Technical Session Attachment
Digital Intelligence for Safer Operations
2026 ISSA Mining Safety Conference
What is an intelligent mine ?
Marine Echternach BHP
Michel Gamache Polytechnique Montréal
Robert Pellerin Polytechnique Montreal
Mining in the 21st Century Technical Session Video
Computer Aided Mine Design & Intelligent Mine
CIM 2023 Convention Montreal