Miguel Chavez

Experience

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  Shougang Hierro Perú S.A.A.

  Jan 2001 - Sept 2006

  Process Control Analyst

  Responsible of metallurgical tests to control the quality of Iron concentrate and to optimization of concentration process, highlighting that this mine is the first and unique producer of Iron concentrate in Peru.Temporary replacement of Chemical and Metallurgical Laboratory Chief.

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  Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde S.A.A.

  Oct 2006 - Apr 2013

  Concentrator Supervisor

  Commissioning and start-up of the copper Concentrator large-scale owner of innovative equipment such as HPGR’s (high-pressure grinding rolls) and large volume flotation cells. Responsible of commissioning, operation, stabilization and optimization of the molybdenum plant, quickly becoming one of the largest producers of this concentrate at Peru.

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  Minera Chinalco Perú S.A.

  May 2013 - Oct 2017

  Operations Superintendent

  Successful start-up of first large-scale plant at Peruvian Andes: 120.000 TM per day, active training of community personnel with limited experience in Mining. Challenging operation due to presence of minerals with high mineralogical alteration.

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  Sociedad Minera El Brocal

  Dec 2017 - Mar 2018

  Concentrators Superintendent

  Responsible of Copper, Lead and Zinc Concentrator Plants, in charge of production plans (annual budget and monthly forecast), sponsor of projects to reduce costs and optimize process.Leader on safety, occupational healthy and care of environmental.

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  First Quantum Minerals

  Apr 2018 - now

  Specialist

  Achieving successful start-up of unique plant around Central America of high capacity: 300 KTM/day, active participation in training of local personnel without experience in Mining, without critical incidents during operation.Maximization of throughput at Milling circuits SABC (Semi-Autogenous, Ball Mill, Crusher), active participation at commissioning, start-up, ramp-up and stabilization of Plant, identifying bottlenecks and proposing solutions.Participation in optimization process of hydro-cyclones operation aiming to improve quality of product to Flotation and increase reliability, efficiency and availability of these critical equipments. Show less