Patricio has held key roles in organizations such as CODELCO and Tetra Tech Chile (Metálica Consultores), developing technical expertise in economic sequencing and mine design, strategic planning, process optimization, and the design of integrated mine plans for large-scale operations.
In addition, he has led engineering studies for complex projects, including developments in chlorinated leaching and concentrators, with a focus on sustainability and long-term value creation.
Throughout his career, Patricio has managed multidisciplinary teams and facilitated collaboration across various areas and stakeholders.
Among his main contributions are the coordination and signing of resource and reserve reports for CODELCO divisions, the development of business cases and approval for crusher relocations, the extension of leaching process life cycles, and the implementation of technologies to optimize operational efficiency.
