Luis Sanchez Areas

Luis Sanchez Areas is an accomplished Reliability Superintendent with extensive experience in reliability engineering and maintenance within the mining and industrial sectors. Currently at CODELCO since September 2021, Luis leads maintenance projects and manages critical spare parts for major shutdowns. Previous roles at ARAUCO and SPM involved defining reliability strategies and preventive maintenance plans for mechanical and electrical equipment. Early career experience includes significant positions at PDVSA, where strategic initiatives improved asset availability and performance, alongside technical roles in various companies focused on operational reliability and engineering. Luis holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad Nacional Experimental del Táchira and is pursuing further education in Asset Management and Maintenance at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.