Experience

Knowledge and Professional Experience

Commissioning and Start-Up. Experience in Greenfield and Brownfield mining projects under EPCM and EPC modalities. Full management of construction completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up phases of industrial projects, including project handover to the Client. Strong knowledge in developing PEM strategies based on project value promise, commissioning and PEM plans, operational readiness plans (ORP), system breakdown structure (EQS), LOTO implementation (lock-out/tag-out), test matrices (MT), pre-operational and operational tests, operation manuals, maintenance manuals, condition monitoring, operational parameter recording, spare parts management, vendor coordination, and training programs. Specific expertise in cost center administration, specialist personnel, third-party service bidding, contractor management for testing, inspections, and monitoring, safety and environmental management according to RCA, and full handling of EPCM/EPC contractual procedures. Strong knowledge of commissioning and PEM standards and mineral processing.

Construction Management. Strong technical knowledge in civil works and industrial electromechanical assembly. Full management of the construction phase and project close-out. Expertise in contract administration, constructability, planning and scheduling, punch list control, cost control, progress payments, safety, environmental management, and EPCM/EPC contractual procedures. Skilled in technical specifications and quality standards associated with construction.

Quality Assurance. Strong knowledge in implementing quality management systems based on ISO standards. Development of quality plans, administrative and operational procedures for installation, fabrication, assembly, material quality, quality certification, laboratory certification, system testing, non-conformities, and corrective actions for contractors and subcontractors. Experience in contractor and subcontractor audits. Extensive experience in T.O.P (Turnover Package) management processes. Responsibilities included developing strategies, manuals, and procedures; database management for structures, mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, piping, and instrumentation; construction and pre-commissioning test matrices; implementation of control, custody, and tracking methodologies; and punch list management throughout all project execution stages.

2024 - 2025 Codelco Chile — PEM Director, “PRET Project”, Radomiro Tomic Mine. CALAMA

2022 - 2023 Constructora Saens — Project Administrator, “New EW Building Roof”, Antucoya Mine. ANTOFAGASTA

2020 - 2021 Minera Cerro Colorado — Project Administrator, Small Projects Portfolio 2022. IQUIQUE

2019 Cobra Montajes Chile — Commissioning Manager, “DWS for Spence Growth Project”, Caitan Consortium S.A. MEJILLONES

2018 - 2019 Lundin Mining S.A. Chile — Commissioning Superintendent, “Candelaria Mills Optimization”. COPIAPÓ

2017 - 2018 Wood Group Chile — Commissioning Superintendent, “Los Diques Tailings Deposit”. COPIAPÓ

2012 - 2015 SNC-Lavalin Chile S.A. — Commissioning Superintendent, “Antucoya Project” AMSA Group; Commissioning Manager, “Bottlenecking Project 160 ktpd” CMDIC. IQUIQUE

2011 - 2012 BHP Billiton Chile — Mechanical Completion Lead, “EOA Escondida Ore Access”. ANTOFAGASTA

2010 - 2011 Consorcio Minero PCA — Quality Superintendent, “Pascua Lama Binational Project”. VALLENAR

2008 - 2009 Consorcio Trepsa Cerro Alto — Quality Superintendent, “RT Sulfide Exploitation Project”, Codelco Chile. CALAMA

2007 - 2008 Hatch Ingenieros Consultores — Deputy Mechanical Completion Manager, “ME Expansion Project”, Sherritt International Corp. MOA – CUBA

2006 - 2007 SKM Minmetal S.A. — Pre-commissioning Superintendent, “Major Sustainability Capital OLE & W9 MEL”. ANTOFAGASTA

2005 - 2006 DSD Construcciones y Montajes S.A. — Quality Chief, “Sulphide Leach Project”, MEL Ltda. ANTOFAGASTA

2003 - 2005 Hatch Ingenieros Consultores — Project Engineer, “Laguna Seca Concentrator Maintenance”. ANTOFAGASTA

2003 - 2004 Hatch Ingenieros Consultores — Project Engineer, “Bioleaching Prototype Plant”, BHP Billiton & Codelco Chile. CALAMA

2002 - 2003 H & H Montaje Industrial Ltda. — Contract Administrator, “Concentrate Drying Plant”, CTF Codelco Chile. COPIAPÓ

2001 - 2002 Morgan & Fuenzalida Metalúrgica — Quality Chief, “Spool Fabrication & Lining”, MEL Phase 4. ANTOFAGASTA

2000 - 2001 Kvaerner E&C — QA/QC Engineer, “El Tesoro Start-Up”, LIX/EW/SX Plant. ANTOFAGASTA

2000 Universidad Católica del Norte — Laboratory Engineer (LIEMUN), “El Tesoro Project”. ANTOFAGASTA

1999 Bechtel Chile — T.O.P Coordinator Engineer, “Los Pelambres Copper Project”. SALAMANCA

1997 - 1998 Kvaerner Metals — T.O.P Coordinator Engineer, “Doña Inés de Collahuasi Project”; QA/QC Engineer, “Collahuasi Project”. IQUIQUE

1992 - 1996 Compañía Minera Mantos Blancos S.A. — Field Engineer, Plant Maintenance Projects Department. ANTOFAGASTA