EQUIPO

Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Civil Mining Engineer

Civil Mining Engineer with master’s studies in Science, majoring in Geophysics. His experience focuses on operational geomechanical control, geomechanical engineering for underground and open-pit projects, numerical modelling applied to mine design, and the implementation of technological innovation solutions for the mining industry.

Alejandro Espinosa  

alejandro.espinosa@bctec.cl

Industrial Engineer – Civil Mining Engineer

Specialist in operations management and technology for open-pit mining, with a diploma in Mining Business and extensive experience in production, technology, and mining consulting companies. His experience focuses on digital transformation, technological innovation, operational excellence, planning, project evaluation, and commercial management, participating in initiatives related to smart mining, automation, autonomy, process optimization, and change management.

Javier arrisueño 

JAVIER.ARRISUEÑO@BCTEC.CL

Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Civil Mining Engineer

Geomechanical Engineer with experience across different stages of mining projects, from scoping engineering to construction. His experience focuses on geotechnical instrumentation, numerical modelling, subsidence, and ground support design, with a focus on Panel Caving mining. He has worked in operations such as Codelco El Teniente, contributing geotechnical solutions for complex mining environments.

Patricio Cavieres Rojas  

patricio.cavieres@bctec.cl

Principal Advisor Caving/Rock Mechanics

Specialist in rock mechanics, geomechanics, and underground mining, with international experience in Block Caving and Panel Caving projects. His experience focuses on geotechnical characterization, numerical modelling, stability assessment, mining-induced seismicity, and rock mass preconditioning, participating in mass mining operations and studies in Chile and Australia aimed at improving safety, operational continuity, and project optimization.

Alex Catalán  

Alex.catalan@bctec.cl

Engineering Manager – Master in Mining

Specialist in mine design, planning, and modelling of mining processes, with more than 8 years of experience and a focus on gravity flow. His experience focuses on the development and implementation of highly complex mining projects in Chile, Peru, Australia, and the United States, contributing technical capabilities aimed at operational excellence and decision-making in mining.

LENIN ARANCIBIA GUEVARA  

larancibia@bctec.cl

Senior Engineer – Master in Mining

Specialist in underground blast design, three-dimensional numerical modelling using discrete and finite element methods, and geomechanical risk analysis. His experience focuses on production capacity studies for Panel Caving mines using discrete event simulations, integrating advanced simulation tools to support operational decision-making.

CARLOS VALDÉS FLORES  

carlos.valdes@bctec.cl

Project Engineer – Civil Mining Engineer

Specialist in gravity flow modelling for underground mining, production capacity estimation, and long-term planning. His experience focuses on the development and application of models aimed at optimizing operational efficiency, integrating data processing, technical analysis, and mine planning tools.

DIEGO POLLARD  

DIEGO.POLLARD@BCTEC.CL

Project Engineer – Civil Mining Engineer

Specialist in long-term mine planning and analysis of underground mining methods. His experience focuses on physical modelling of gravity flow, dilution entry mechanisms in Caving mining methods, and the development of case studies aimed at optimizing underground mine planning, integrating technical criteria and analytical tools.

TYLOR DIAZ 

TYLOR.DIAZ@BCTEC.CL

Project Engineer  – Master in Mining

Civil Mining Engineer focused on research and the development of applied solutions for underground mining, gravity flow modelling using discrete element methods, and data analysis from caving and open-pit mining operations. His experience focuses on the development of predictive models using machine learning techniques aimed at optimizing mining processes.

DANIEL SAAVEDRA

DANIEL.SAAVEDRA@bctec.cl

Project Engineer – Civil Mining Engineer

Specialist in geomechanics applied to underground mining, with experience in numerical modelling projects focused on Caving processes and stability analysis. His experience focuses on the evaluation and design of technical solutions for highly complex geological environments, standing out for his methodological rigor, technical expertise, and ability to address complex geomechanical challenges.

MAURICIO Valderrama  

MAURICIO.VALDERRAMA@BCTEC.CL

Project Engineer – Civil Mining Engineer 

Specialist in the design and planning of underground mining operations, with knowledge in organizational management and process optimization. His experience focuses on material flow studies using physical models and the implementation of mining methods, contributing an integrated perspective aimed at continuous improvement and operational efficiency in mining.

SEBASTIAN ORTIZ   

sebastian.ortiz@BCTEC.CL

Project Engineer – Civil Mining Engineer

Specialist in numerical modelling using the discrete element method applied to gravity flow experiments in underground Caving mining. His experience focuses on the analysis of dynamic extraction processes and the development of simulation-based technical solutions to support the understanding of material behaviour.

BRYAN CASTRO GALLARDO  

BRYAN.CASTRO@BCTEC.CL

Project Engineer – Civil Mining Engineer

Specialist in long-term mine planning and risk analysis for mine-scale projects. His experience focuses on the evaluation of gravity flow in Caving mining and stress analysis through 3D numerical modelling, contributing technical solutions to address complex challenges in mining environments.

Sebastian Molina Pinilla  

sebastian.molina@bctec.cl

Project Engineer – Civil Mining Engineer

Specialist in the development of Caving propagation models and pillar stability assessment. His experience focuses on underground mining projects and the development of technical solutions based on advanced geomechanical analysis, standing out for his structured approach and strong analytical skills.

Miguel Cifuentes López  

MIGUEL.CIFUENTES@BCTEC.CL

Project Engineer – Civil Mining Engineer

Professional focused on mine planning and technical analysis in underground mining, with experience in integrating simulation tools and applied software. His experience focuses on projects related to Block Caving operations, including the integration of FlowSim with Geovia GEMS PCBC for mine planning applications.

Pablo muñoz  

pablo.munoz@bctec.cl

Project Engineer – Civil Mining Engineer

Professional specialized in gravity flow and fragmentation modelling in Caving mining. Her experience focuses on the development of technical analyses and solutions for international projects, aimed at optimizing complex mining processes and improving operational efficiency.

Camila San Martín Duarte  

Camila.sanmartin@bctec.cl

Project Engineer – Civil Mining Engineer

Professional with experience in long-term mine planning, risk model analysis and calibration, and production estimation for material handling systems. His experience focuses on engineering studies for large-scale mining operations, including Codelco’s El Teniente and Chuquicamata Divisions, integrating technical and operational analysis in multidisciplinary environments.

CHRISTIAN HARDTMANN 

Christian.hardtmann@bctec.cl

Project Engineer – Civil Mining Engineer

Professional with experience in technical office, quality control, and operational support for mining and infrastructure projects. His experience focuses on data analysis, Python-based automation, and numerical modelling, with training in geotechnics, geomechanics, and underground mining, particularly Block and Panel Caving methods.

joakin rodríguez 

joakin.rodriguez@bctec.cl

Technology Manager (CIO)

Professional with more than 18 years of experience in software development, IT project management, and cross-functional technology systems. His experience focuses on networks, databases, legacy systems, business intelligence, Big Data, cloud computing, and mobile applications, contributing technological capabilities to the development and integration of digital solutions.

José Bacigalupo  

JOSE.BACIGALUPO@BCTEC.CL

Administration and Finance Manager

General Accountant, responsible for managing and executing BCTEC’s accounting and financial processes. His experience focuses on the preparation of financial statements, tax reports, and accounting record control, contributing to organized, accurate, and professional financial management.

FNELSON@BCTEC.CL

Administration and Finance Assistant

General Accountant with strong knowledge in financial statement preparation, document control, and accounting data analysis. His experience focuses on administrative and financial management, including relationships with clients, suppliers, and government agencies, contributing to regulatory compliance and BCTEC’s operational efficiency.

Human Resources

MARCELA TORRES  

MARCELA.TORRES@BCTEC.CL

Professional Editor

Diane Greenstein  

DIANEGREENST@GMAIL.COM