Claudio Molina
Claudio Molina
MR
Sector: Mining
Salary: AU$90,000.00 / Yearly
(Age: 31 years)
Perth City, Western Australia, AustraliaAbout
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Academic Level Master’s Degree
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Industry Engineering
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated Mining Engineer with a Master´s Degree approved by Engineers Australia, seeking a challenging role to apply expertise in mine planning, design, and operations. Committed to contributing to the efficiency, safety, and success of mining projects through innovative solutions and collaborative leadership. Experience in project evaluation and mineral economics analysis. Proficient in strategic planning, phases design, real options, mathematical modeling, optimization, production scheduling, and fleet performance. A collaborative and innovative problem-solver with strong analytical skills. Proven ability to adapt seamlessly to new and challenging roles. Actively seeking impactful opportunities to contribute to business success and personal growth.
Education
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2021 - 2022
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Diploma in Big Data & Machine Learning
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2020 - 2021
Adolfo Ibáñez University
Diploma in Supply Chain Management
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2019 - 2022
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Master of Science in Mining Engineering
Thesis: Perspectives on Prioritization Methods in Mineral Exploration Areas, Case Study: Tiltil Mining District, Chile. https://doi.org/10.7764/tesisUC/ING/65393
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2012 - 2019
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Bachelor of Engineering (Mining)
Experience
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2022 - 2023
Alvex SpA
Mine Engineer Planning
Developed, maintained, and optimized mine plans and schedules, ensuring the achievement of production targets, risk mitigation, and viable contingency options. Analyzed and reported on mine production performance. Offered Subject Matter Expert (SME) advice and support to the Mining Team and other departments. Developed mining inputs, assumptions, and equipment constraints for budget and forecasts. Managed short-term planning on a monthly/quarterly schedule and contributed to long-term scheduling for life-of-mine development and budget/forecast schedules. Analyzed plan compliance, efficiencies, and identified optimization opportunities.
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2019 - 2022
Geologica Servicios SpA
Project and Planning Engineer
Development of pre-feasibility study, Production Scheduling, optimization, forecasts, and Pit & Open Pits Strategic Planning – LOM. Working and collaborating on Budgets and Risk Analysis. Conducted comprehensive short to midterm mine planning, considering financial, geotechnical, geological, mining method, and resourcing factors. Mining prospecting in areas with resources of interest for small and medium-sized mining districts. Implementation of new methods of prioritization with Optimization Methods, including economic, social, and environmental factors. Monitored costs, ensuring designs maximized value. Modeling of resource/reserve estimation. Identified and mitigated hazards and risks during the design phase.
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2018 - 2019
Jaime Illanes y Asociados Consultores S.A
Analyst Consultant in Mining & Environmental
Performed as a graduate mining engineer as Short Term Planning (weekly/daily planning & scheduling), drone topography and modeling, implementation of Power BI, development of Declarations, and Environmental Impact Studies of the Mining Industry. Pre-feasibility studies analyzed and reported on mine production performance.
Honors & awards
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2017
Academic Exchange – Nanjing University
Santander UC Top China Scholarship 2017 and Nanjing Municipal Government Scholarship for Foreign Students
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2024
Publication: Insights on the prioritization methods of mining exploration areas, case study: Tiltil Mining District, Chile
Publication: Insights on the prioritization methods of mining exploration areas, case study: Tiltil Mining District, Chile