Specialist Engineer, Projects Unit

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Job Summary: Develops applied engineering solutions for underground mining, integrating disciplines and managing risks to ensure project viability and safety within El Teniente Division. Key Highlights: 1. Lead value-driven initiatives and contribute to the definition of technical criteria. 2. Collaborate on the incorporation of new technologies in underground mining. 3. Be part of Chile's sustainable development in the mining industry of the future. **Publication Date:** May 13, 2026 **Process ID:** 89244 **Region:** 6th Region, O'Higgins **Job Description:** **Specialist Engineer, Projects Unit \-** **El Teniente Division** **Do you want to be part of Chile's and the world's sustainable development?** **Join the country's most important company and together build the mining industry of the future!** Our business strategy is to competitively and sustainably maximize Codelco’s economic value and its contribution to the State of Chile. If you share our purpose, we invite you to participate in the **Specialist Engineer, Projects Unit** competition organized by the Department of Studies and Methods, to jointly drive our Corporation’s transformation and sustainability. We are seeking individuals committed to the country’s progress—leaders who challenge the status quo, demonstrate their best selves, and foster collaborative work to face the company’s future. **Diversity and Inclusion** At Codelco, given our social and productive role for the country, we are called to lead in diversity and inclusion. Regarding gender equity, we aim to achieve 35% female representation by 2027 and generate equal opportunities for all people, as we firmly believe in the value of diverse teams (this vacancy falls under Law 21\.015, which promotes the inclusion of persons with disabilities). **We invite you to join one of the best places to develop your talents!** **Job Purpose:** To develop and integrate applied engineering solutions for deep underground mining, contributing to technical and strategic decision-making at El Teniente Division. This role focuses on integrating various engineering disciplines—including geosciences, mine design, technology, and operations—with an emphasis on identifying, evaluating, and managing risks, ensuring the technical viability, safety, and sustainability of current and future mine developments, while complying with—and ensuring compliance with—the policies, standards, and procedures established by the Division and the Corporation related to safety, occupational health, environment, and diversity and inclusion. **Because here your talents will serve Chile!** **Main Responsibilities:** * Develop engineering studies during early stages (conceptual, pre-feasibility, feasibility) for underground mining projects. * Actively participate in the identification, evaluation, and management of technical risks, particularly in contexts of high geotechnical and operational uncertainty. * Provide cross-functional support to various departmental lines of work (geosciences, mine design, technology and innovation). * Generate and lead independent initiatives that add value to the Division, aligned with GEM’s purpose. * Contribute to defining technical criteria, standards, and methodologies for decision-making in deep mining. * Integrate technical information from various disciplines to support the Division’s strategic decisions. * Participate in technical-economic evaluations (CAPEX/OPEX) of development alternatives. * Support the review and analysis of underground infrastructure designs (layout, mining methods, construction sequences). * Collaborate on the incorporation of new technologies and practices in underground mining. * Coordinate with internal and external teams. **Application Requirements:** * Degree in Civil Mining Engineering and/or Industrial Engineering and/or related specialty. * Minimum 6 years of professional experience in mining. * Minimum 3 years of professional experience managing mining projects. * Valid Class B driver’s license. * Health compatible with the position. **Desirable Qualifications:** * Postgraduate degree and/or post-title qualification in Project Management. * Experience in identifying, evaluating, and managing risks in engineering projects. * Intermediate or higher level of English proficiency. * Participation in various engineering stages of projects. * Experience implementing a Project Management Office (PMO) or process standardization. * Experience in CAPEX estimation. **Offered Conditions:** * Contract type: Indefinite-term. * Position title: Specialist Engineer. * Work location: Rancagua (no camp required). * Working schedule: Monday to Thursday. * Number of vacancies: 1\. **Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 20, 2026\.** Application closing time: 23:59 hrs. “I hereby declare that I am aware of the conditions, according to Codelco regulations, that could constitute an incompatibility for holding the position to which I am applying and, consequently, affect my continuity in the selection process. 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