Thesis Propuesta de plan de mejoras en el área de operaciones para la implementación del sistema operativo de mantenimiento, en una empresa minera
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2026-03
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Ingeniería Civil Mecánica
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Campus Santiago San Joaquín
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El presente trabajo aborda la problemática relacionada con la implementación del Sistema Operativo de Mantenimiento (SOMA) en el área de operaciones en una empresa minera. Aunque el SOMA contempla lineamientos aplicables a toda la organización, en la práctica su implementación se ha desarrollado principalmente con enfoque muy centrado en las áreas de mantenimiento, generando desafíos para integrar de manera efectiva al área de operaciones, la cual cumple un rol clave en la ejecución de actividades y en el logro de resultados del sistema. El objetivo general de este trabajo consiste en proponer un plan de mejora que permita fortalecer la implementación del SOMA en el área de operaciones, abordando las brechas detectadas en su integración, participación y cumplimiento de responsabilidades. Para ello, se lleva a cabo un diagnóstico técnico y organizacional, considerando entrevistas, observación en terreno, revisión de documentación oficial y encuestas. A partir de este análisis, se identifican falencias en la participación activa de operaciones, el traspaso de información, la comprensión del sistema, la definición de roles y la sistematización de procesos. Como respuesta a estas brechas, se desarrolla un Plan de Mejoras basado en cuatro ejes estratégicos: gobernanza y acompañamiento del cambio, fortalecimiento del rol de operaciones, sistematización del traspaso de información y desarrollo de competencias. Dicho plan se implementa parcialmente a través de un plan piloto, donde se aplican herramientas como capacitaciones, instrumentos de registro compartidos y definición de responsables. Entre los resultados obtenidos, destaca un aumento en el cumplimiento de las labores mínimas del área de operaciones, que pasa de un 33 % y 25 % en las minas Reno y Pilar Norte, respectivamente, a un 61 % en ambas. Asimismo, se observa una mejora en la interacción entre áreas a nivel de jefaturas. Se concluye que una implementación efectiva y sostenible del SOMA en el área de operaciones es posible, siempre que se generen mecanismos de integración adaptados al contexto operativo, acompañados de liderazgo, seguimiento y herramientas que favorezcan una participación activa y continua en el tiempo.
This work addresses the challenges associated with the implementation of the Maintenance Operating System (SOMA) in the Operations Area of a mining company. Although SOMA establishes guidelines applicable to the entire organization, in practice, its implementation has been primarily developed with a maintenance-centered approach, creating difficulties in effectively integrating the Operations Area, which plays a key role in executing activities and achieving system outcomes. The main objective of this study is to propose an improvement plan to strengthen SOMA’s implementation in the Operations Area, addressing the identified gaps in integration, participation, and fulfillment of responsibilities. To achieve this, a technical and organizational diagnosis was conducted, which included interviews, field observations, review of official documentation, and surveys. From this analysis, several weaknesses were identified, such as limited active participation from the Operations Area, deficiencies in information transfer, lack of system understanding, unclear role definitions, and absence of process standardization. In response to these gaps, an Improvement Plan was developed based on four strategic pillars: governance and change management, reinforcement of the operations role, systematization of information transfer, and competency development. This plan was partially implemented through a pilot project, where tools such as training sessions, shared recording instruments, and the assignment of responsibilities were applied. Among the results obtained, there was a notable increase in the fulfillment of minimum operational tasks, which rose from 33% and 25% in the Reno and Pilar Norte mines, respectively, to 61% in both operations. Furthermore, improved interaction between departments at the supervisory level was observed. It is concluded that an effective and sustainable implementation of SOMA in the Operations Area is feasible, provided that integration mechanisms are adapted to the operational context and supported by leadership, follow-up, and tools that promote sustained and active participation over time.
This work addresses the challenges associated with the implementation of the Maintenance Operating System (SOMA) in the Operations Area of a mining company. Although SOMA establishes guidelines applicable to the entire organization, in practice, its implementation has been primarily developed with a maintenance-centered approach, creating difficulties in effectively integrating the Operations Area, which plays a key role in executing activities and achieving system outcomes. The main objective of this study is to propose an improvement plan to strengthen SOMA’s implementation in the Operations Area, addressing the identified gaps in integration, participation, and fulfillment of responsibilities. To achieve this, a technical and organizational diagnosis was conducted, which included interviews, field observations, review of official documentation, and surveys. From this analysis, several weaknesses were identified, such as limited active participation from the Operations Area, deficiencies in information transfer, lack of system understanding, unclear role definitions, and absence of process standardization. In response to these gaps, an Improvement Plan was developed based on four strategic pillars: governance and change management, reinforcement of the operations role, systematization of information transfer, and competency development. This plan was partially implemented through a pilot project, where tools such as training sessions, shared recording instruments, and the assignment of responsibilities were applied. Among the results obtained, there was a notable increase in the fulfillment of minimum operational tasks, which rose from 33% and 25% in the Reno and Pilar Norte mines, respectively, to 61% in both operations. Furthermore, improved interaction between departments at the supervisory level was observed. It is concluded that an effective and sustainable implementation of SOMA in the Operations Area is feasible, provided that integration mechanisms are adapted to the operational context and supported by leadership, follow-up, and tools that promote sustained and active participation over time.
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Gestión del mantenimiento, Integración organizacional, Gestión del cambio, Mejora contínua de procesos, Operaciones mineras
