Field Engineering Lead

WSP

10+ Years | Lima, Lima Province, Peru (On Site) | Full Time | 3 days ago

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Job Summary

WSP is seeking a Field Engineering Lead for the Mining sector. This role involves comprehensive project management, acting as the primary liaison between WSP and the client, and leading on-site design representation and CQA services. The lead will participate in project meetings, adapt designs based on field conditions, review and update designs, evaluate and propose modifications, and address client inquiries related to construction processes. The position requires ensuring compliance with internal quality, environmental, and safety policies.

Must Have

Manage construction projects, representing WSP to the client
Integrate field CQA and terrain engineering with office engineering
Act as the liaison between WSP and the client, maintaining permanent communication
Be the on-site contact for WSP regarding TMF construction, leading designer representation
Participate in execution, planning, quality control, and strategy meetings
Perform design adjustments in the field based on conditions or optimizations
Review and update designs to incorporate variations in terrain or materials
Evaluate and propose modifications, changes, and optimizations
Address client inquiries (RFI) related to the constructive process
Establish direct communication with the Client (no direct instructions to contractor)
Perform periodic complementary reviews of quality control and assurance tests
Comply with internal policies and procedures for Quality, Environment, and Safety
Civil Engineering degree or related
Knowledge in Quality Management and/or Project Management
Minimum 10 years of professional experience in mining sector projects (supervision, construction, management, engineering)
Availability to work in the field under a work regime

Good to Have

Experience in mining infrastructure projects (Tailings dams, processing plants, leaching pads, waste dumps, canals, conveyor belts, dikes, access roads)

Job Description

Job Description - Field Engineering Lead (26000007)

Job Description

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Field Engineering Lead \- (26000007)

Description

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Who We Are?

WSP is a global consulting and professional services firm, a pioneer in strategic advisory, engineering, and design. Our multinational presence and leadership in engineering and environment position us at the forefront of the sector.

At WSP, we also value diversity and inclusion of people with disabilities (Law 29973), and therefore we are committed to equity and to providing equal opportunities to all our candidates. Therefore, we invite you to participate in our search for a Field Engineering Lead - Mining.

Why Work at WSP?

Our vision is to be undisputed leaders in our sector, creating sustainable environments for the future. We are committed to a positive impact and value diversity and inclusion. At WSP, we foster curiosity and innovation, and we want your experience to be unparalleled.

If you are ready to drive inclusion and talent development in our organization, we invite you to join our team of exceptional professionals. Your journey towards impact and innovation begins here at WSP!

Main functions of the position:

Perform comprehensive management of the construction project, responsible for WSP to the client, integrating field CQA and terrain engineering with office engineering, in coordination with the Program Manager.
Be the link between WSP and the client, maintaining permanent communication with the assigned responsible parties (John Pottie and/or Nancy Tracy) and with the Program Manager, EOR, and CQA.
Be WSP's On-Site point of contact regarding issues related to TMF construction, leading the designer's representation in the field, as well as Terrain Engineering and CQA services with the support of the WSP Resident Engineer.
Participate in execution, planning, quality control, and strategy meetings for the works associated with the different components of the TMF (in which WSP is involved as designer and/or CQA).
Perform design adjustments in the field during the constructive stage based on the terrain conditions found and/or optimizations that are considered applicable, providing a quick response for the benefit of shorter execution times and/or lower construction costs.
Carry out reviews and/or updates of associated designs in order to incorporate possible variations that could be found in the terrain conditions and/or construction materials.
Perform evaluations and propose modifications, changes, and/or optimizations, most of which can be implemented in the field in coordination with the Teck Quebrada Blanca team, seeking to minimize those modifications that require off-site team participation.
Address inquiries (RFI) generated by the Client or at the request of Teck Quebrada Blanca related to the constructive process, through management formats or Field Instructions (IDT).
Establish direct communication with the Client. Will not give instructions directly to the Contractor or the Site Supervisor, nor will receive instructions from them.
Perform periodic complementary reviews of results of different quality control and assurance tests (e.g., foundation, rockfill, plinths, injections, filters, geomembrane, etc.) with the intention of allowing identification of deviations and/or affectations to the design and construction of the works.
Comply with the internal policies and procedures of the Integrated Quality, Environment, and Occupational Health and Safety Management System in the activities performed, among others.

Professional background:

Degree in Civil Engineering and/or related careers.
Knowledge in Quality Management and/or Project Management or related topics.
Minimum 10 years of professional experience in mining sector projects, in supervision and/or construction and/or project management and/or engineering.
Desirable with experience in mining infrastructure projects (Tailings dams, processing plants, leaching pads, waste dumps, canals, conveyor belts, dikes, access roads).
Availability to work in the field under a work regime.

Qualifications

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Primary Location

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: PE-LIM-Lima

Schedule

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: Full-time

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