Jopia made his debut in a 4–2 home win over Cobreloa, and in the same season, he formed part of one historic teams of La Serena that earned the Clausura Tournament semi-finals.
Three seasons later, after a successful 2011 season under the guidance of the coach Miguel Ponce, being used as left back.
On 24 March 2012, he received his first red card in a match against Unión Española.