Rodrigo Cáceres Navarro
12 Karingal, Mount Coolum,QLD
Summary
With a strong background in metallurgical engineering and experience in process optimization, I have demonstrated the ability to maximize operational efficiency and enhance economic outcomes in mining environments. My analytical approach, coupled with extensive knowledge of advanced control systems and data analysis, enables me to identify key opportunities for growth and continuous improvement.
"My passion for innovation and commitment to technical excellence drive me to transform complex challenges into sustainable solutions that create value for both the organization and the industry."
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SULFIDE PROCESS EXPERT ENGINEER
Corp., Antofagasta Minerals
Santiago, Chile
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Support operations in the development of internal benchmarking and in the optimization of operational and cost KPIs.
- Assist in the development of strategies to reduce process variability in operational companies.
- Establish standards for indices and procedures for building geometallurgical models in crushing, grinding, and mineral flotation processes.
- Collaborate in the development of project engineering, ensuring the quality of the process and the designed facilities, with active coordination with operations personnel.
- Participate in all necessary trade-off studies for defining processes and equipment in the projects in which you are involved.
- Actively participate in process improvement project management, ensuring they have the appropriate resources, cost control, risk management, and are completed on time with the expected quality parameters.
- Audit the performance of the Companies' plants, ensuring compliance with recommended improvements and actions, necessary to correct and understand any deviations from the plan, and ensuring the transfer of best practices among them.
SENIOR LONG-TERM METALLURGIST
Minera Centinela, Antofagasta Minerals
Antofagasta, Antofagasta, Chile
09.2021 - 02.2024
- Development and reporting of process tests for geometallurgical campaigns.
- Development, calibration, and updating of long-term prediction models for key metallurgical variables.
- Preparation of Base Case and Development Case.
- Establishing input parameters for each developed plan, coordinating and validating with operations and maintenance teams.
- Estimating and reporting plant production and input plans for long-term planning exercises.
- Performing reconciliations of long-term metallurgical models.
- Reviewing compliance with long-term plans related to the role’s responsibilities.
- Managing contracts related to geometallurgical campaigns.
- Statistical analysis in accordance with the role’s responsibilities.
- Project engineering phases (Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, PEM) for Jameson cells.
SENIOR FLOTATION CU-MO, TAILINGS & WATER ENGINEER
Chuquicamata Division, Codelco
Calama, Calama, Chile
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Development of geo-metallurgical models: Concentrate Grade (Cu, Mo, Fe, S), Cu Recovery, Collective and Selective Mo Recovery.
- Long-Term Planning (Budget, Base Case, Development Case).
- Operational Statistical Analysis and Process Control.
- Propose the execution of metallurgical and operational tests aimed at process optimization.
- Cost Evaluation for optimizing plant economic results.
- Development of plant improvements.
- Project engineering phases (Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, PEM) for Column Cells.
OPERATIONS METALLURGIST
Minera Los Pelambres, Antofagasta Minerals
Salamanca, Coquimbo, Chile
07.2017 - 05.2020
- Process Expert for the Data Analytics area, Operational Management.
- Development of geo-metallurgical models: Concentrate Grade (Cu, Mo, Fe, S, gangue, insolubles), Cu Recovery, Mo Recovery, and Yield.
- Operational Statistical Analysis and Process Control.
- Metallurgical improvements to the expert control system.
- Support the operations team in various sub-processes of the Concentrator Management in defining operational variables, analyzing deviations, and identifying short-term improvement opportunities.
- Propose the execution of metallurgical and operational tests aimed at improving and controlling processes.
- Evaluate improvement opportunities based on observed results and yields, and generate action plans accordingly.
- Develop and report weekly statistics on deviations and propose action plans to reduce such deviations.
- Identify and quantify deviations in KPIs and metallurgical indices with respect to daily production plans.
- Project Engineering Phases (Conceptual, Basic, Detail) for the Lime Plant.
SHORT/MEDIUM-TERM PLANNING METALLURGIST
Minera Los Pelambres, Antofagasta Minerals
Salamanca, Coquimbo, Chile
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Development, calibration, and updating of short-term predictive models for key metallurgical variables.
- Estimation and reporting of plant production and input plans for short-term planning exercises, validating metallurgical and operational indices based on the nature of the process, current constraints, and statistics recorded over the past years of operation.
- Performing reconciliations of short-term metallurgical models.
- Monitoring deviations of process variables with respect to the weekly and monthly plans to identify gaps and improvement opportunities, enabling short-term actions to maximize production.
- Generating official reports to ensure compliance with weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual production programs for Plant Management, Planning Management, and General Management.
- Preparation of technical reports, data control, and statistical information of processes.
IROC SUPERVISOR
Minera Los Pelambres, Antofagasta Minerals
Salamanca, Coquimbo, Chile
02.2015 - 11.2016
- Define and continuously monitor operational parameters in IROC related to the process to stabilize and maximize asset performance, ensuring compliance with production plans.
- Maximize the use of advanced control systems.
- Permanently coordinate with field operators to ensure proper operation during the shift, meet daily plan targets, and guarantee equipment integrity, as well as support the coordination of field operators for the execution of operational activities.
- Conduct trend analysis of key operational variables.
- Support the updating of operational procedures.
JUNIOR METALLURGIST
Corp., Antofagasta Minerals
Santiago, Santiago, Chile
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Evaluation and Process Improvement (Short – Long Term).
- Development of Metallurgical Balance Guidelines for the companies within the Antofagasta Minerals Mining Group.
- Production indicator reports for the companies within the Antofagasta Minerals Mining Group.
- Identification of operational variables for the companies within the Antofagasta Minerals Mining Group.
- Development and Implementation of Automation and Robotics in group companies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Metallurgical Engineer
University of Concepción
Concepcion, Chile06-2013
Skills
- Process optimization
- Geometallurgical modeling
- Statistical analysis
- Cost management
- Project management
- Technical documentation
- Data analysis
- Process control
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Elementary
Certification
Data and Statistics Expert
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Accomplishments
- Recognized for 3 Consecutive Years as the Supervisor Most Committed to Safety
Affiliations
- I love spending quality time with my family, whether it’s a relaxing day at the beach or a fun outing for shopping. I also enjoy staying active by playing soccer and tennis, which are great ways to have fun and keep fit.
Volunteering and Community Service
I’m a strong believer in giving back to the community. I’ve actively participated in various volunteer projects, including organizing charity events and supporting local educational programs. These experiences have strengthened my leadership and collaboration skills.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SULFIDE PROCESS EXPERT ENGINEER
Corp., Antofagasta Minerals
03.2024 - 01.2025
SENIOR LONG-TERM METALLURGIST
Minera Centinela, Antofagasta Minerals
09.2021 - 02.2024
SENIOR FLOTATION CU-MO, TAILINGS & WATER ENGINEER
Chuquicamata Division, Codelco
06.2020 - 08.2021
OPERATIONS METALLURGIST
Minera Los Pelambres, Antofagasta Minerals
07.2017 - 05.2020
SHORT/MEDIUM-TERM PLANNING METALLURGIST
Minera Los Pelambres, Antofagasta Minerals
12.2016 - 06.2017
IROC SUPERVISOR
Minera Los Pelambres, Antofagasta Minerals
02.2015 - 11.2016
JUNIOR METALLURGIST
Corp., Antofagasta Minerals
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Metallurgical Engineer
University of Concepción
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