Gabriel Ochoa Ortega

Skills

• Mill & Metallurgical Operations
• Heap Leach & ADR Processing
• Team Leadership & Coaching
• Production Planning & Budgeting
• Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

About

I am a Chemical Engineer and Process/Metallurgical Operations Leader with more than 15 years of experience in gold mining operations, including mill, CIL, heap leach, ADR, refinery, and processing plant leadership.

I have led multidisciplinary teams of up to 65+ personnel, managed full production cycles, and delivered measurable results including production ramp-ups, recovery improvements, and double-digit operating cost reductions — always with a strong safety-first mindset.

My experience spans process optimization, metallurgical troubleshooting, budgeting, commissioning, and continuous improvement, working closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and technical services.

I thrive in fast-paced mining environments where leadership, accountability, and collaboration drive results. I am particularly motivated by roles where I can develop people, improve operational performance, and build sustainable, safe operations.