Jocelyn Quinteros

Senior Process Engineer

Jocelyn is a metallurgical engineer with over a decade of diverse experience in the field of extractive metallurgy. Throughout her career, she has excelled in various roles encompassing strategic planning, consulting and operations across different commodities and international locations.
Based
Brisbane, Australia
Languages
English & Spanish

Understanding mineralogy is the key for developing effective flowsheets and optimising plants to achieve their best results.

Jocelyn has extensive global experience, working on projects in Chile, Australia, Peru, USA, Bolivia, Brazil and Cuba. She is a multifaceted engineer who has the ability to comprehend and synthesise cross-functional information from multiple disciplines, such as geology, long-term planning, metallurgy/process, mine engineering, operations, tailings, projects, environmental, social, land and water management.

Her expertise in applied mineralogy has been instrumental in optimising mineral processing, enabling her to unlock the full value of valuable minerals while adeptly navigating the complexities of low-grade ores and clays that significantly impact operational KPIs. Her dedication to sustainable mining practices and her passion for data analytics further enhance her ability to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. Jocelyn has authored over eight publications covering a range of topics, including flotation, geometallurgy, and comminution.

Jocelyn has a Ph.D. in Mineral Processing and a Bachelor of Engineering Science. She also holds membership in both the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) and Ingenieros Metalúrgicos de Chile (IMetChile).

    Country experience:

    • Australia
    • Bolivia
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Cuba
    • Peru
    • United States