Sebastián Andrés Herrera Vásquez
About Sebastián Andrés Herrera Vásquez
Sebastián Andrés Herrera Vásquez is a process engineer with extensive experience in the mining sector, currently working at Glencore in Antofagasta, Chile. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering in Metallurgy and has completed several diplomas and a master's degree in industrial engineering.
Work at Glencore
Sebastián Andrés Herrera Vásquez has been employed at Glencore since 2021, serving as an Ingeniero de procesos. His role is based in Antofagasta, Chile, where he has accumulated three years of experience. At Glencore, he applies his expertise in process engineering to enhance operational efficiency and contribute to the company's mining operations.
Education and Expertise
Sebastián holds a degree in Ingeniería Civil en Metalurgia from Universidad de Atacama, which he completed from 2008 to 2014. He furthered his education by obtaining a Diplomatura in Control y Gestión de Procesos from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in 2022. Additionally, he earned a Magister en Ingeniería Industrial, Mención Procesos Mineros from Universidad Nacional Andrés Bello in 2017. His educational background supports his specialization in process engineering, management control, and cost control.
Background in Mining Industry
Sebastián has extensive experience in the mining sector, having worked in both metallic and non-metallic mining. His career includes positions at Compañía Minera del Pacífico, where he served as Ingeniero de procesos and Ingeniero de costes, as well as a role as Memoria Profesional. He also gained practical experience at Compañia Contractual Minera Candelaria. His work has spanned various locations in the Atacama region of Chile, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the industry.
Professional Experience Timeline
Sebastián's professional journey includes several key positions. He began with a month-long internship at Compañia Contractual Minera Candelaria in 2015. He then worked at Compañía Minera del Pacífico in various roles from 2015 to 2018, including a year as Ingeniero de procesos and another year as Ingeniero de costes. Following this, he spent three years at Grupo Cbb as Ingeniero de procesos before joining Glencore in 2021.
Skills in Process Engineering
Sebastián specializes in process engineering, with a focus on management control, cost control, and continuous improvement. His skills enable him to analyze and optimize mining processes, contributing to operational efficiency and productivity in the mining sector. His educational qualifications and hands-on experience equip him with the necessary tools to implement effective solutions in his field.