Hernan Alvarez

Hernan Alvarez has extensive experience in maintenance and project implementation within the lithium production sector, currently serving as S.I. Proyectos Puesta en Marcha y Calidad at SQM's Planta Salar del Carmen since May 2021. With a tenure at SQM beginning in March 1996, Hernan has held various titles, including Superintendente Mantenimiento Plantas Salar de Atacama y Carbonato de Litio and Jefe Mantencion Plantas. Responsibilities include ensuring plant availability, promoting safety, optimizing resources, developing a high-performing multidisciplinary team, managing budgets, overseeing maintenance programs, and coordinating between operations and maintenance. Key performance indicators focus on plant downtime, resource utilization, maintenance compliance, and safety incidents.