Shift Engineer – Wet Area Operations

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Job Summary: Supervise and control shift activities, ensuring compliance with safety and production commitments while maximizing performance in hydrometallurgical processes. Key Highlights: 1. Lead teams in hydrometallurgical process operations. 2. Promote a safety and prevention culture in operations. 3. Ensure operational continuity and achievement of production targets. **Publication Date:** Jun 15, 2026 **Process ID:** 89458 **Region:** 2nd Region – Antofagasta **Job Description:** **Shift Engineer – Wet Area Operations** **\-** **Gabriela Mistral Division** **Do you want to be part of Chile’s and the world’s sustainable development?** **Join the country’s most important company and help us 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 apply for the **Shift Engineer – Wet Area Operations** position within the Operations Management team to jointly drive our Corporation’s transformation and sustainability. We seek individuals committed to the country’s progress—leaders who challenge the status quo, consistently demonstrate their best selves, and foster collaborative work to face the company’s future. **Diversity and Inclusion** At Codelco, we are called to lead in diversity and inclusion given our social and productive role for the country. Regarding gender equity, we aim to achieve 35% female representation by 2027 and ensure equal opportunities for all people, as we firmly believe in the value of diverse teams (this offer aligns with Law 21\.015, which promotes the inclusion of persons with disabilities). **We invite you to join the best place to develop your talents!** **Job Purpose:** Supervise and control the execution of shift activities, ensuring compliance with safety and production commitments while maximizing asset performance in hydrometallurgical process areas; manage the work team; oversee asset and supply management; and ensure adherence to—and enforcement of—Division- and Corporation-established policies, standards, and procedures related to safety, occupational health, environment, and diversity and inclusion. **Because here your talents will serve Chile!** **Main Responsibilities:** * Lead, administer, and manage the work team under your responsibility. * Ensure execution of the daily and weekly operational plan, guiding shift planning and strategy. * Foster a culture of safety, prevention, and accountability across all operations. * Guarantee safe, healthy, and respectful working conditions. * Ensure operational continuity and achievement of production targets. * Generate SAP notifications and manage their resolution. * Ensure operational availability and satisfaction of internal customers. * Facilitate traceability, analysis, and continuous improvement of operations. * Optimize costs and maximize productivity. * Minimize undesired events and ensure sustainable operations. * Develop committed teams aligned with area objectives. **Application Requirements:** * Degree in Engineering or Civil Engineering, specializing in Metallurgical, Chemical, Process, or Industrial Engineering. * Minimum 3 years’ experience operating in hydrometallurgical plants. * Minimum 2 years’ experience leading teams. * Valid Class B driver’s license. * Health condition compatible with the position. **Desirable Qualifications:** * Postgraduate degree related to the position. * Experience as Shift Supervisor and/or in the Wet Area. * Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or others). **Offered Conditions:** * Contract type: Indefinite-term. * Contractual position: Shift Engineer – Wet Area Operations. * Work location: Gabriela Mistral Division. * Work schedule: 7x7 day/night shift. * Number of vacancies: 02. **Application Deadline: Monday, June 22, 2026** Application closing time: 23:59 hrs. “I hereby declare that I am fully aware of the conditions—according to Codelco regulations—that may constitute incompatibility for holding the position to which I am applying and, consequently, affect my continued participation in the selection process. 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