Osvaldo Zamorano
About Osvaldo Zamorano
Osvaldo Zamorano is an Asset Manager for Copper Metallurgical Sites at Glencore, with over 20 years of experience in copper mining and pyrometallurgical operations. He holds a Master's degree in Mining Management and has directed teams to enhance operational excellence and safety standards at the Altonorte Smelter.
Work at Glencore
Osvaldo Zamorano has been serving as the Asset Manager for Copper Metallurgical Sites at Glencore since 2021. In this role, he directs and integrates teams to enhance the operational functions of the Altonorte Smelter, emphasizing high safety standards and operational excellence. He supports the implementation of an asset management framework across Glencore Copper's metallurgical sites, aiming to increase site maturity through various processes and standards. His responsibilities include evaluating new smelting-related business opportunities and contributing to business planning for smelting operations.
Education and Expertise
Osvaldo Zamorano holds a Master's degree in Mining Management from Universidad Católica del Norte. He also earned a degree in Metalurgia, achieving the title of Ingeniero Civil Metalúrgico from Universidad de Concepción. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in the copper mining sector, particularly in pyrometallurgical operations.
Background
With over two decades of experience in the copper mining industry, Osvaldo Zamorano has developed a deep understanding of pyrometallurgical operations. His career has been marked by a focus on enhancing operational performance and safety standards within the mining sector. He has provided management support to various mining companies, analyzing productive performance and business plans to identify improvement projects.
Achievements
Osvaldo Zamorano has played a significant role in business planning for smelting operations, focusing on production planning, variability reduction, and quality assurance. He has led high-level multidisciplinary teams in the development of technological programs aimed at increasing the competitiveness of smelters. His efforts in evaluating new business opportunities have contributed to increasing company revenue in the copper mining sector.