- Phone: +569 5460 7132
- Email: [email protected]
- Location: La Serena, Chile.
Experienced Mining Engineer with 10+ years in project development and management across various industries, including mining, construction, and renewable energy. Proven ability to manage large-scale projects (US$150M/year) on time and within budget using data-driven approaches. Passionate about leveraging technology like AI and computer vision for project optimization. Seeking a challenging role in underground mining or power plant construction to contribute to project success and business growth through operational excellence and cutting-edge technology implementation.
- Contract Management: Extensive experience in tender management, subcontractor payment management, dispute resolution, and contract closing.
- Cost Control: Strong understanding of project cost estimation, budgeting, and control techniques. Expertise in analyzing contractor reports to estimate daily construction costs and progress.
- Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of underground mining and construction projects, including mining and construction methods, equipment, and safety procedures.
- Data Analysis: Proficient in data analysis and reporting using Python and MS Excel, utilizing data to track project progress, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
- Technology Integration: Actively exploring and implementing cutting-edge technologies like generative AI and computer vision to enhance project management processes.
- Communication and Leadership: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to lead and motivate teams.
- Advanced English level. Used to work with English as the first language. TOEFL 100/120 (reading:29; listening:24; speaking:23; writing:24. Taken on 2020.03)
Cost Engineer
Period: 2024.01 to Date
Various PV Construction Projects
Location: Chile and Colombia
My Team: Remote supervision on 1 engineer in Colombia, 3 jr. engineers in Chile.
Description:
As part of the Business Development Team, I am conducting unit cost analyses, aligning them with strategic planning, and developing business proposals for tenders in Chile and Colombia. My responsibilities encompass overseeing recruitment, machinery, procurement, and logistics, ensuring they align with market trends and our long-term objectives.
Subcontractor Manager
Period: 2022.03 to Date
480MW CEME1 PV Plant, Substation, and 9.2km OHL Construction Project
Location: María Elena, Región de Antofagasta. Chile.
Budget: ~ 400US$ milliones in total (US$ 70 millions directly managed by my team)
My Team: 8 administratives, 3 engineers, and 1 lawyer, overseeing up to 81 subcontracts, 380 supply contracts, and 1200 subcontracted workers on-site at peak, totaling more than 3000 historically accredited workers along 2 years.
Description:
I oversee the work of Subcontractors all along the Project, ensuring they fulfill their contractual obligations and that the Contractor meets its subcontracting duties. My responsibilities include contract management, oversight of work and equipment safety, handling of contractual claims, and draft correspondence. Currently Delivering to Client.
Site Support Engineer
Period: 2021.09 to 2022.02
161MW Sol de Lila PV Plant, Substation, and 4km Overhead Line Construction
Location: Peine, Región de Antofagasta. Chile.
Budget: ~285 US$ milliones (US$ 130 millions supervised expenditure)
Description:
Analysis of incoming main contractor reports used to estimate and report daily construction cost and progress. Tasks included a mixture of data engineering and contract management.
Technical Unit Manager
Period: 2021.03 to 2021.08
154/23kV Pueblo Seco Substation and 2km Overhead Line Construction
Location: Pueblo Seco (Chillán), Región de Ñuble. Chile.
Budget: ~US$ 20 million (7 million directly managed by my team)
My Team: 2 engineers, 4 administratives
Description:
Managed the civil and mechanical construction phases. Strategic development, supervision, quality control, progress reporting, subcontractor selection, commercial contract management, and collaboration with project stakeholders.
Technical Unit Engineer
Period: 2019.03 to 2021.02
20MW Digua Dam Hydropower Plant
Location: Parral, Región de Ñuble. Chile.
Budget: ~US$ 30 million (14 million directly managed by me)
Description:
Managed construction and business plans, resource mobilization, engineering drawing verification, and commercial contract compliance. Transformed the Digua Dam into a 20MW power plant with extensive engineering efforts.
Business Development Engineer
Period: 2017.09 to 2019.02
Description:
Participated in site reconnaissance, problem analysis, modeling, and project design. Handled cost estimation, proposal development, resource mobilization, and contract management. Attended flagship contractual issues.
Projects:
- Assisted Natural-Secondary Ventilation System for Spence Electrowinning Plant of BHP Billiton.
- Supply of Acid Mist Control Systems for Escondida Electrowinning Plant of BHP Billiton.
- Engineering service for Molybdenum Blast Furnace Gases Control System for Molyb - CODELCO.
Technical Unit Manager
Period: 2015.03 to 2017.07
Projects:
- Construction of Hydropower Plant Intake for Generadora HidroÑuble. San Fabián de Alico, Chile (US$ ~5 million)
- Slope Stabilization in Route-5 Highway for Ferrovial. Angostura, Chile (US$ ~1 million)
- Excavation and Stabilization of Metro Interconnection Tunnel for Metro Franklin for Ferrovial. Santiago, Chile (US$ ~2 million)
Description:
Managed business development, planning, costing, client negotiations, contract reviews, project mobilization, progress monitoring, payment collection, claims, and project closures.
Chief of Underground Mining Operations
Period: 2014.01 to 2014.12
El Bronce de Petorca Gold Mine
Location: Petorca, Región de Valparaíso. Chile.
- Budget: ~23 US$ millions
- My Team: 3 supervisors, 12 foremen, 200 direct mining workers
- Description:
In my pivotal operations role, I supervised all underground mining operations to meet a daily production goal of approximately 2,500 tonnes of high-grade gold ore. I oversaw drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, and unloading of ore and waste. Extensive expertise in managing underground mining operations, optimizing operational efficiency, and ensuring successful achievement of production targets.
Technical Unit Engineer
Period: 2013.02 to 2013.12
- Project: Prestripping and 1st Stage Mining of Rajo Sur, El Teniente, CODELCO
- Location: Sewell (Mina El Teniente), Región de O'Higgins. Chile
- Budget: ~130 US$ millions
- Description:
Analyzed machinery reports, estimated project costs and revenues, monitored physical progress, managed costs, and assessed machinery performance. Provided insights into CODELCO's operations, particularly the initiation of open-pit operations at the El Teniente Mine.
Chief of Mines
Period: 2011.12 to 2012.12
- Location: Chañaral, Región de Atacama. Chile
- Budget: ~5 US$ millions
- Description:
Reactivated mining operations after the mine was closed due to a severe accident. Designed and implemented a comprehensive Health, Safety, Environment, and Operations Management System to resume mining activities. Achieved a production target of 12,000 tonnes per month from 5 different mines, delivering to the Falda Verde Cyanidation Plant.
Technical Unit Engineer
Period: 2010.04 to 2011.06
- Location: Canela Baja, Región de Coquimbo. Chile
- Budget: ~2 US$ millions
- Description:
Managed the ENAMI Drilling Exploration Project, permit acquisition, mine reactivation, and high-grade gold concentrate production through mineral processing.
Technical Unit Assistant
Period: 2009.02 to 2010.03
Projects:
- Tunnel stabilization with shotcrete for Carmen and Margarita Mines, Minera Las Cenizas. Cabildo, Chile
- Tunnel excavation and stabilization for Papomono Mine, Minera Vale. Illapel, Chile
- Slope stabilization in Los Pelambres Facilities, Antofagasta Minerals. Salamanca, Illapel
- Description:
Analyzed machinery and work reports, managed costs, monitored progress, processed payments, resolved contractual disputes, cost estimation, general planning, and contract management.
Applied Mining Engineer
Period: 2009.03 to 2011.12
- Institution: University of La Serena
- Location: La Serena, Región de Coquimbo. Chile
- Description:
Strong foundation in mining and metallurgical operations management, multidisciplinary education promoting holistic understanding of mining project development and management skills.
Data Science and Machine Learning: Making Data-Driven Decisions
Period: 2023.03 to 2023.08
- Institution: MIT Schwartman College of Computing
- Description:
Explored Big Data Processing, Advanced Statistical Analysis, and Machine Learning Methods. Applications included PV fault detection, HSE machine learning protocols, and industry-specific use cases.
Innomine Chile - Research in Germany Programme
Period: 2016.03 to 2017.07
- Institution: Fraunhofer Institute of Advanced Research
- Location: Santiago, Chile. Various locations in Germany.
- Description:
Joint applied research project with German collaborators, enhancing the leaching of copper-gold bearing ores using cyanide solutions and hydrogen peroxide.
2nd International Summer School for Mining Engineers
Period: 2010.07 to 2010.09
- Institution: Akademia Gornizco Hurnitza
- Location: Krakow, Poland
- Description:
Awarded an international scholarship for exceptional academic performance. Participated in lectures, laboratory sessions, and field visits to operational mines in Poland.
Applied Geochemistry for Environmental Impact Assessment and Mineral Exploration
Period: 2010.03 to 2010.06
- Institution: University of Castilla-La Mancha (Spain) & University of La Serena (Chile)
- Location: Punitaque, Región de Coquimbo. Chile
- Description:
Learned design and execution of sampling campaigns, using Kriging Method to unveil hidden patterns in stream sediments. Demonstrated that concentrations of heavy metals in the region are controlled by geological formations rather than mining activity.
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