Tomas Saint-Jean Riquelme

Tomas Saint-Jean Riquelme is a skilled professional in the mining industry with extensive experience in autonomy systems, project management, and business development. Currently serving as Principal Autonomy Conversion at BHP since September 2023, Tomas previously held the position of MineStar Application Specialist at Caterpillar Inc., where the implementation of the MineStar system in Chile was a key achievement. As a Commercial Manager and Partner at Parkwash, Tomas focused on client acquisition and business development opportunities. Earlier roles at MAXAM included Supervisor of Blasting, Project Engineer, and various engineering positions, demonstrating strong leadership and operational oversight. Tomas earned a degree in Industrial Civil Engineering with a focus on Mining from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, complemented by multiple advanced degrees in Sustainable Mining and Economics of Minerals. Additionally, participation in projects and research has resulted in significant contributions to published works in the field.