Yin Yap

Yin Yap is an experienced environmental professional currently serving as Jefe de Medio Ambiente Proyectos at SQM since August 2021, overseeing projects related to archaeology and environmental planning. Previously, Yin held the role of Ingeniero de Medio Ambiente at SQM, managing environmental compliance for the Orcoma and Tente en el Aire projects. Prior experience includes working as an Analista Ambiental at AES Gener S.A., focusing on environmental compliance at Central Nueva Tocopilla, and as a Memorista at Molyb, where a solid waste valorization plan was designed. Yin's early career includes an internship at CODELCO, advising on environmental reporting practices. Yin holds a degree in Civil Environmental Engineering from Universidad Católica del Norte and a diploma in Environmental Management from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.