Especialista en Minas – Bolivia

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Especialista en Minas for a consultancy assignment in Bolivia.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a consulting proposal for an upcoming energy and mining sector initiative in Bolivia. The project focuses on studying diesel substitution in mining centers and implementing energy efficiency measures to reduce fossil fuel dependence and lower operational costs in the mining industry.

To support this initiative, we are seeking a qualified Mining Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team. The expert will play a critical role in analyzing current mining operations, characterizing energy and fuel demands across different production stages, and evaluating the technical feasibility of alternative energy sources and efficiency practices in the country's key mining regions.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Analyze and quantify current diesel usage in representative mining centers across the country's Andean departments.
• Characterize current energy demand through demand analysis across different mining process stages, emphasizing diesel usage in electrical, thermal, logistic, and transport processes.
• Identify alternative energy sources, including grid connection proximity, renewable sources, hybrid systems, and energy storage.
• Examine energy efficiency opportunities, covering electrical systems, production equipment, ventilation, and operational management.
• Conduct technical, economic, and operational assessments of proposed diesel substitution alternatives and efficiency measures.

Scope of work

• Collect, verify, and analyze energy information in selected mining centers, including fuel consumption, load curves, infrastructure, and equipment.
• Characterize and analyze diesel demand across different stages of mining processes.
• Evaluate the technical and geographical context for replacing diesel with more sustainable energy sources, considering resource availability and topography.
• Propose appropriate technologies for mining centers based on mineral types, including comparative cost-benefit and risk-reliability analyses.
• Identify regulatory, technical, and financial barriers limiting the implementation of alternative energies or energy efficiency measures.
• Design energy efficiency measures tailored to the mining reality, focusing on diesel reduction and equipment modernization.
• Define a roadmap for energy transition in the mining sector and participate in stakeholder workshops.

Your role as Especialista en Minas

• Lead the geological and mining engineering assessments required for the study of diesel substitution and energy efficiency.
• Examine mining operational patterns, equipment power ratings, and operational factors influencing fuel consumption.
• Evaluate technical and geographic contexts for replacing diesel with sustainable energy sources in mining operations.
• Provide expertise on social management projects and social risk and impact assessments related to mining activities.
• Collaborate with environmental and energy efficiency specialists to ensure integrated technical solutions.
• Contribute to the drafting of preliminary and final reports detailing findings, viability, and technical recommendations.
• Participate in technical workshops and technology transfer sessions with national and departmental stakeholders.

Requirements

• Education: Professional in Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related fields
• Minimum 5 years of general experience and 3 years of experience in social management projects and social risk/impact assessment in mining activities or related topics
• Languages: Spanish

Desirable

• Previous experience working on energy transition or efficiency studies within the mining sector in Bolivia or the Andean region.
• Familiarity with international financial institution project standards and requirements.

An experienced Mining or Geological Engineer with a strong background in mining operations, energy consumption analysis, and social risk management within the mining sector in Bolivia.

Assignment details

• Location: Bolivia
• Estimated duration: 6 months
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a project in Bolivia.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.