Specialist Engineer, Projects Unit

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Job Summary: Develop and integrate applied engineering solutions for deep underground mining, integrating disciplines and managing risks. Key Highlights: 1. Contribute to the sustainable development of Chile and the mining industry of the future 2. Lead value-driven initiatives and transform the corporation 3. Promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace **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 build the mining industry of the future—together!** 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 Studies and Methods Management, to jointly drive our Corporation’s transformation and sustainability. We seek 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, our social and productive role for the country calls us to lead in diversity and inclusion. 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 vacancy falls under 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:** Develop and integrate applied engineering solutions for deep underground mining, supporting 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 emphasis on identifying, evaluating, and managing risks, ensuring the technical feasibility, safety, and sustainability of current and future mine developments, while complying with—and ensuring compliance with—Division and Corporation policies, standards, and procedures related to safety, occupational health, environment, and diversity and inclusion. **Because here your talents will serve Chile!** **Main Responsibilities:** * Develop engineering studies during early project stages (conceptual, pre-feasibility, feasibility) for underground mining projects. * Actively participate in identifying, evaluating, and managing technical risks—particularly in contexts of high geotechnical and operational uncertainty. * Provide cross-functional support to various management lines (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 construction designs (layout, mining methods, construction sequences). * Collaborate in incorporating new technologies and practices into underground mining. * Coordinate with internal and external teams. **Application Requirements:** * Hold a degree in Civil Mining Engineering and/or Industrial Engineering and/or a related specialty. * Have at least six years of professional experience in mining. * Have at least three years of professional experience managing mining projects. * Hold a valid Class B driver’s license. * Be in good health compatible with the position. **Desirable Qualifications:** * Completion of postgraduate studies and/or specialized certification 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 standardizing processes. * Experience in CAPEX estimation. **Offered Conditions:** * Contract type: Indefinite-term. * Contractual position: Specialist Engineer. * Work location: Rancagua (no camp accommodation). * 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 fully aware of the conditions—according to Codelco regulations—that may constitute an incompatibility for holding the position to which I am applying and, consequently, affect my continuity in the selection process. Therefore, I commit to submitting all documents and background information required by Codelco during the selection process and to promptly reporting any situation that may represent a disqualification and/or incompatibility. Likewise, I declare that I have been duly informed that any omission, error, or falsehood in the information provided may result in the rejection of my application, non-awarding of the competition, 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 email) folder. If you find any of our emails there, please mark them as "Not spam" or "Desired email" so future messages arrive directly in your inbox. * Remember that Codelco.com is our official website and the only authorized channel for applications to the Corporation. If you already have a profile, keep your data updated so we can contact you when necessary. NOTE: The CV must include information demonstrating fulfillment of the requirements and must not exceed four pages in length. Apply here