Juan Carlos Araya Huilipán

Juan Carlos Araya Huilipán is a highly experienced professional in the mining industry, currently serving as Jefe de Unidad Planificación Planta Fundición and Ingeniero Especialista Operaciones Integradas at CODELCO since October 2011. With a robust background in process operations, strategic planning, and continuous improvement methodologies, Juan Carlos has successfully managed critical variables and led projects focused on the optimization of grinding and flotation processes. Prior experience includes roles in production management and technical analysis, complemented by internships at CODELCO and BHP Billiton early in the career. Academic qualifications include a Diplomado Ejecutivo en Coaching from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and a degree in Civil Engineering in Extractive Metallurgy from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, supplemented by specialized training in mining and mineral engineering at Queen's University.