**Publication Date:** Dec 15, 2025 **Process ID:** 88140 **Region:** 2nd Region – Antofagasta **Job Description:** **Call for Applications: Base Operator – Underground Mine – Chuquicamata Division** **Do you want to be part of Chile’s and the world’s sustainable development?** At Codelco, we value your commitment and invite you to participate in the Base Operator Call for Applications, so that together we can continue advancing our company’s purpose: to maximize, in a competitive and sustainable manner, Codelco’s economic value and its contribution to the State of Chile. **Diversity and Inclusion** At Codelco, given our social and productive role for the country, we are called upon to lead in diversity and inclusion. Regarding gender equity, we aim to achieve 35% female representation by 2027 and ensure equal opportunities for all individuals, as we firmly believe in the value of diverse teams (this position falls under Law No. 21.015, which promotes the inclusion of persons with disabilities). **We invite you to join the best place to develop your talents!** **Job Purpose:** To carry out production activities in underground mining through manual tasks and/or operation of equipment associated with extraction or sinking processes, operating on-site according to plans established by Management/Superintendence, consistently maintaining high performance quality standards. Additionally, the incumbent must collaborate in coordination with other operators and maintenance and support personnel, in accordance with corporate policies and the MCHS business model, acting in compliance with current regulations and procedures. To operate and maintain crushing and material handling systems, and to effectively and safely coordinate operational activities assigned by Management, in order to meet production programs per company guidelines and procedures—thereby contributing efficiently to achieving the production targets set by the Operations / Crushing and Material Handling Systems Superintendence. Must work collaboratively with support areas (both internal and contractor) and assist in equipment maintenance to maximize asset life through optimal operation and execution of necessary supporting activities. To operate and control support and production systems at Chuquicamata Underground Mine either automatically or manually from the Integrated Operations Center (IOC), North Industrial District (NID), and/or on-site. The purpose is to fulfill the production program while maximizing asset life, supported by on-site personnel (internal staff and contractors), ensuring compliance with Division- and Corporation-level policies, regulations, and procedures related to safety, occupational health, environment, and diversity & inclusion. **Key Responsibilities:** * Verify that assigned work areas allow continuity and safety in operations. * Record production process data and/or equipment-related incidents to keep information updated and facilitate shift handover. * Carry out support activities related to equipment operation and transport, as well as other services enabling efficient execution of unit production operations. * Perform manual tasks to support achievement of the production plan. * Comply with quality, safety, occupational health, and environmental regulations. **Application Requirements:** * Completed secondary education. * Minimum one year of work experience. * Valid Class B driver’s license. * Health condition compatible with the job requirements. **Desirable Qualifications:** * Technical degree (post-secondary level) in any field. * Valid Class D driver’s license. * Experience operating fixed and mobile equipment (e.g., mining equipment, CAEX, or support equipment) and/or experience operating in mining plants. **Offered Conditions:** * Contract: Temporary, with possibility of extension to an indefinite-term contract. * Work Location: Calama – Chuquicamata Division (no camp accommodation provided). * Working Hours: To be defined according to the position. * Number of Vacancies: To be defined. **Application Deadline: January 4, 2026.** Application Closing Time: 11:59 PM. “I hereby declare that I am aware of the conditions, in accordance with Codelco’s regulations, that could constitute incompatibility for holding the position to which I am applying and, consequently, affect my continued participation in the selection process. Therefore, I undertake to submit all documents and information required by Codelco during the selection process and to promptly report any situation that may entail disqualification and/or incompatibility. Likewise, I declare that I have been duly informed that any omission, error, or falsification in the information provided may result in rejection of my application, non-award of the position, or termination of the employment contract.” To ensure you do not miss any of our communications and/or relevant updates, we recommend regularly checking your Spam (junk mail) folder. If you find any of our emails there, please mark them as “Not Spam” or “Preferred Mail” so future messages reach your inbox directly. * Please remember that Codelco.com is our official website and the sole authorized channel for applications to the Corporation. If you already have a profile, please keep your information up to date so we may contact you when needed. **NOTE: Your CV must include information demonstrating fulfillment of the stated requirements and must not exceed four pages in length.** Apply here