Molycop is pleased to welcome Marcial Sepúlveda, Senior Process Control Engineer, to our team in Chile, strengthening support across the Americas.
Key facts
- Marcial Sepúlveda joins Molycop as a Senior Process Control Engineer based in Santiago, Chile.
- He brings over 10 years of experience in automation, process control, and digital solutions across multiple commodities and processing areas.
- His role focuses on designing and implementing Advanced Process Control (APC) solutions to deliver safer, more stable, and efficient plant performance.
Strengthening process control expertise in the Americas
Molycop is pleased to welcome Marcial Sepúlveda, Senior Process Control Engineer, to our team in Chile—further strengthening our ability to support customers across South and North America with advanced process control and optimisation solutions.
A decade of experience in automation and process optimisation
Marcial joins Molycop with more than 10 years of experience working in automation, process control, and digital technologies across mining operations in the region. His background spans a variety of commodities and processing environments, giving him a well-rounded understanding of both the technical systems and operational challenges faced by mining sites.This experience has enabled him to develop practical, results-driven solutions that align with operational goals while delivering measurable improvements in performance.
Turning process control insights into operational results
At Molycop, Marcial’s role sits at the intersection of advanced analytics, engineering, and customer collaboration. He works closely with mining operations to identify optimisation opportunities and design, implement, and continuously improve Advanced Process Control (APC) strategies.By combining process data analysis with on-the-ground collaboration between operators, metallurgists, and engineers, Marcial ensures that control strategies are not only technically sound but also practical and sustainable. Marcial explains:
I believe successful optimisation starts with understanding the customer’s operational goals and constraints. From there, we can implement solutions that deliver real, lasting value.
Addressing complexity with data-driven solutions
Across South America, Marcial sees mining operations facing increasing levels of complexity—driven by variable ore characteristics, rising cost pressures, and the need for greater efficiency.Molycop plays a key role in addressing these challenges by combining advanced technologies with deep process expertise. Through data-driven solutions and APC implementation, Marcial supports customers in improving process stability, optimising recovery, and enhancing overall plant performance.
Driving innovation and collaboration
Marcial was drawn to Molycop by its strong reputation in the mining industry and its clear focus on innovation and technology-driven performance improvement. What he values most is the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and customers across regions to solve complex challenges and deliver tangible operational benefits.
Looking ahead: optimisation and sustainability
Looking to the future, Marcial sees continued acceleration in the adoption of digital technologies across the mining industry in South America.Advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and process optimisation solutions will play an increasingly important role in improving productivity while reducing energy and water consumption. These advancements will be critical in helping operations meet sustainability goals while remaining competitive.
We welcome Marcial to Molycop and look forward to the expertise and impact he will bring to our team and to supporting our customers globally.
