María José Zubieta

Construction Engineer from the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso, with over 10 years of experience in geotechnical and civil projects within the mining sector.

A specialist in tailings facility management and control, she has led the implementation of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM), integrating procedures aligned with high safety and sustainability standards.

Her experience includes developing technical protocols, operating manuals, emergency response plans, water balances, recovery strategies, and conducting ISO 9001 audits.

She has participated in record engineering and technical evaluations of mining projects and has experience as a lecturer in Business Administration and Soil Mechanics.

She currently works at GA Consultores, leading initiatives to optimize tailings management and ensure regulatory compliance.