“From the workshop to the mine: leading from technical knowledge” – Episode 50
In this episode of Keru Podcast, Hernán Ojeda Perú shares his journey at Tumi Raise Boring Perú, one of the leading companies in mechanized vertical drilling in the mining sector. From his first steps on the production line to holding a key role in process supervision, his story reveals the challenges of building a solid, technical and reliable operation in a highly demanding environment.
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The conversation revolves around how work is structured on the plant floor, how assembly times are managed, what role technical planning plays, and how leadership evolves when practical experience is combined with strategic vision.
Hernán Ojeda Tumi Raise Boring: from the workshop to the system
Hernán Ojeda Tumi Raise Boring joined the company in a technical and operational position, taking a direct part in the manufacturing of drilling components and machinery. His first contact was with the assembly of parts, following technical drawings, respecting production times and adapting to the variations of each model.
Over time, his role expanded. He took part in developing standardized procedures, redesigning drawings and adapting internal layouts to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing area. He also contributed to producing technical documentation, quality indicators and parts traceability schemes.
Textile production in Peru: a school of industrial discipline
Before coming to the mining industry, Hernán Ojeda worked in textile production in Peru, a sector that gave him his first tools in terms of response times, production rhythms and quality requirements.
That foundation helped him establish himself as a professional with strong operational sensitivity and the ability to make decisions under pressure. His time in textile production in Peru shaped him in terms of order, planning and follow-up, qualities he later reinforced at Tumi Raise Boring Perú.
Industrial mining management: precision, risk and adaptation
Industrial mining management means understanding that every machine, every piece of equipment and every component must be in optimal condition to operate in extreme environments. Hernán shared how designing and assembling a raise borer requires not only technical precision, but also comprehensive planning that takes into account transport, installation and operation in underground conditions.
Beyond the technical side, he stresses that industrial mining management also requires a constant ability to adapt: projects change, requirements vary, and the work must keep moving forward. This requires constant communication between the design, production, maintenance and logistics areas.
Operational leadership in manufacturing: teaching by doing
One of the highlights of the episode is Hernán Ojeda's approach to operational leadership. For him, it is not simply about directing, but about supporting the process from practical knowledge.
Following this logic, he drove continuous improvement initiatives, internal technical training and the building of a culture based on order, precision and collaboration. In his view, operational leadership in manufacturing means knowing the technical details, but also having the patience to train and the ability to correct without demotivating.
The legacy of Tumi Raise Boring Perú: accumulated knowledge
Hernán Ojeda Perú's experience reflects how a company like Tumi Raise Boring Perú builds its competitive advantage not only with machines, but with people. The accumulation of technical knowledge, process improvement and the transfer between generations are key pillars of its operating model.
Today, his work combines production time tracking, process standardization, technical support and guidance for plant staff. All of this makes him a central figure within the production machinery.
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Tumi Raise Boring Perú: the technical career of Hernán Ojeda Peru
Hernán Ojeda has built his career at Tumi Raise Boring Perú, a company specialized in mechanized vertical drilling for underground mining. Since joining the company, he has been part of a process of technical and professional growth that took him from operational tasks on the plant floor to key positions within the technical support and process supervision structure.
The most important thing in the first years was understanding that every step you take, if it's wrong, affects the next one. And that is critical when we talk about mining.
His training was consolidated in the field: he started as an operator in the production area, taking part in the assembly of machinery and components for raise boring equipment. This direct contact with the processes gave him a deep understanding of the production chain, the industry's technical requirements and the safety standards needed to operate in high-risk environments.
Before joining Tumi Raise Boring Perú, Hernán gained experience in textile production in Peru, where he was trained in industrial discipline, response times and meeting targets in highly demanding environments. This background proved key to strengthening his operational focus and his ability to work under pressure.
That's where I learned that the pace doesn't wait. You have to respond quickly, but with precision. That helped me a lot later on.
During his time at Tumi Raise Boring, he actively took part in continuous improvement initiatives, technical documentation, drawing redesign, quality control, traceability and production time tracking. He also contributed to developing key indicators to improve operational efficiency, technical training of staff and the strengthening of internal standards.
It's not like a traditional factory. Here everything goes to a mine. You have to think about disassembly, transport, on-site assembly, and all of it under strict safety standards.
One of the distinctive aspects of his career is his view of leadership: Hernán believes in leading from practical knowledge, building solid teams through example, technical guidance and the ability to spot improvement opportunities in real time. His management style is based on closeness to the team, clarity in communicating objectives and valuing the knowledge accumulated by operators and technicians.
Today, his role combines aspects of industrial mining management, planning, technical support and operational leadership, positioning him as a key profile within the company's production machinery. His path reflects the value of practical knowledge in complex industrial environments and the importance of building leadership from direct experience.
Respect doesn't come from the job title, it comes from knowing how things are done, from having been there.
With a vision centered on continuous improvement, technical efficiency and collaboration between areas, Hernán Ojeda is today a representative figure of the new technical-operational leadership in the Latin American mining industry.
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