Manuel Azancot, Mieaust Email & Phone Number

Argentina

Ontario, Canada

Be accountable for the integrity of the facility and responsible for the operation. Supervise, guide and participate in activities to maintain TSF performance through inspection, measurement, data management, interpretation, analysis, coordination, and problem solving. Apply and improve the performance of the TSFs and associated procedures for each facility. Collaborate with the operators, engineers and maintenance area to ensure the best performance of the TSF and identify and implement the… Show more Be accountable for the integrity of the facility and responsible for the operation. Supervise, guide and participate in activities to maintain TSF performance through inspection, measurement, data management, interpretation, analysis, coordination, and problem solving. Apply and improve the performance of the TSFs and associated procedures for each facility. Collaborate with the operators, engineers and maintenance area to ensure the best performance of the TSF and identify and implement the improvements, including the mine, process, tailings, water, environment and safety areas. Review designs of each expansion and establish the long-term plan linked with LOM and give support to establish the closure goals for the facility. Oversee construction quality control (CQC) and quality assurance (CQA) activities for TSF. Write monthly critical control reports (CCR). Participate in tailings-related risk assessments. Prepare and manage OPEX and CAPEX (sustaining capital). Implementation of a Tailings Management System (TMS) linked with OMS Manual and ERP, and a Change Management System (CMS) as well. Conduct internal trainings for operators, supervisors and superintendents related to tailings management and dam safety.Achievements:• GISTM implementation• Implementation of new monitoring procedures and design new Tailings Management System according GISTM and BAPs• Review TARPs according to the risk and general context of the facility• Lead and review the Stage 8 as the largest construction of the TSF since Stage 1 (1996)• Lead the Risk and Opportunities workshop for construction and include improvement in CQA and construction management during construction• Improve the operations including new procedures into OMS• Close the gaps with the real-time geotechnical monitoring and implement new tools for geotechnical inspections• Address in time and manner the recommendations from ITRB and DSI. Show less

Argentina

Be accountable for the integrity of the facility and responsible for the operation. Supervise, guide and participate in activities to maintain TSF performance through inspection, measurement, data management, interpretation, analysis, coordination, and problem solving. Apply and improve the performance of the TSFs and associated procedures for each facility. Collaborate with the operators, engineers and maintenance area to ensure the best performance of the TSF and identify and implement the… Show more Be accountable for the integrity of the facility and responsible for the operation. Supervise, guide and participate in activities to maintain TSF performance through inspection, measurement, data management, interpretation, analysis, coordination, and problem solving. Apply and improve the performance of the TSFs and associated procedures for each facility. Collaborate with the operators, engineers and maintenance area to ensure the best performance of the TSF and identify and implement the improvements, including the mine, process, tailings, water, environment and safety areas. Review designs of each expansion and establish the long-term plan linked with LOM and give support to establish the closure goals for the facility. Oversee construction quality control (CQC) and quality assurance (CQA) activities for TSF. Write monthly critical control reports (CCR). Participate in tailings-related risk assessments. Contribute to the annual preparation of the operating and maintenance budget by providing costs and recommendations. Implementation of a Tailings Management System (TMS) linked with OMS Manual and ERP, and a Change Management System (CMS) as well.Achievements:• GISTM implementation (currently about 85% of accomplishment in two years)• Implementation of new monitoring procedures and design new Tailings Management System according GISTM and BAPs• Implementation of new TARPs, OMS and ERP for phase 3• Review of new raise phase (Phase 4+) engineering since pre-feasibility stage to detail engineering• Conduct forensic investigations for events regarding TSF• Assist with risks assessments workshops and recalibration. Show less

Mendoza, Argentina

In charge of geotechnical team in Argentina (3 Geotechnical Engineers, 2 Laboratory Technicians). Planning and execution of geotechnical and geological site investigation for tailings dam and heap leach facilities, and mine colure projects, Technical proposal of geotechnical discipline. Seismic and geotechnical safety review of tailings dams according with CDA, MAC, ICOLD, ANCOLD and ICMM standards. Lead geotechnical team for Engineer of Record (EoR) Service with the role of Deputy EoR for four… Show more In charge of geotechnical team in Argentina (3 Geotechnical Engineers, 2 Laboratory Technicians). Planning and execution of geotechnical and geological site investigation for tailings dam and heap leach facilities, and mine colure projects, Technical proposal of geotechnical discipline. Seismic and geotechnical safety review of tailings dams according with CDA, MAC, ICOLD, ANCOLD and ICMM standards. Lead geotechnical team for Engineer of Record (EoR) Service with the role of Deputy EoR for four Tailings Storage Facilities. Lead Geotechnical teams for Detail Engineering of Mine Closure (Open Pit, Underground mine and TSF´s). Geotechnical Coordinator of Conceptual, Basic and Detail Engineering of Valley Leach Pad.Projects:• Deputy Engineer of Record (EoR) of 4 Tailings Dams as a Deputy EoR (TSF#4: about 13 Mt of tailings, inactive; TSF#5: about 4 Mt of tailings, inactive; TSF#6: about 4,3 Mt, active closure; and TSF#7: about 5,5 Mt, active) in Aguilar Mine, Jujuy• Detail Engineering of Mine Closure (Open Pit, Underground mine and TSF´s) in Aguilar Mine, Jujuy.• Detail Engineering of buttress of north and southwest dams of TSF#6 in Aguilar Mine, Jujuy• Trade Off and Feasibility Engineering of Tailings Dam (21 Mt of tailings projected) in Gualcamayo Mine, San Juan• Trade Off, Feasibility and Conceptual Engineering of Tailings Dam (1,5 Mt of tailings projected) in La Providencia Mine, Jujuy• Conceptual, Basic and Detail Engineering of Phases 7 and 8 of Valley Leach Pad (ROM: 90 Mt), Veladero Mine, San Juan). Show less

Caracas Area, Venezuela

Manage geotechnical projects of the company focus on Oil & Gas projects. Develop a project management plan. Monitoring and control of the project. Manage relationship with stakeholders. Ensure compliance to the ISO 9001:2015 certification. Projects:• Topographical Survey & Geotechnical Investigation for Zumano Project. Location of Zumano Oilfield, El Tigre – Anzoátegui State, Venezuela (project about 5.600-man hours, 383.000 USD contract).• Geotechnical Investigation for Soil… Show more Manage geotechnical projects of the company focus on Oil & Gas projects. Develop a project management plan. Monitoring and control of the project. Manage relationship with stakeholders. Ensure compliance to the ISO 9001:2015 certification. Projects:• Topographical Survey & Geotechnical Investigation for Zumano Project. Location of Zumano Oilfield, El Tigre – Anzoátegui State, Venezuela (project about 5.600-man hours, 383.000 USD contract).• Geotechnical Investigation for Soil Pathology, Puerto La Cruz Refinery, Anzoategui State. Deep Conversion Project (project about 1.200-man hours, 65.000 USD contract).• Geotechnical Investigation and Foundation Design of Facilities to Increase Oil Production within Petroindependencia Oilfield South Anzoátegui State, Venezuela (project about 7.500-man hours, 515.000 USD contract).Achievements:• Implementation of PMI recommendations, framed within Quality System of the company (ISO 9001:2015 Certification).• Advance approximately 30% of the permit time required by the client for the execution of geotechnical investigations Show less

Caracas, Venezuela

Overseeing the professionals involved in each project. Write and Review technical reports. Project management. Manage client. Evaluation and project planning. Writing Technical and Economical Proposals. Contract stewardship.Along this period I achieved the enhance of quality deliverables of each project for review and client approval, improving the direct cost in about 15% with implementation an ISO 9000 and PMI®-based quality system. I led about 18.200 man hours in projects of several… Show more Overseeing the professionals involved in each project. Write and Review technical reports. Project management. Manage client. Evaluation and project planning. Writing Technical and Economical Proposals. Contract stewardship.Along this period I achieved the enhance of quality deliverables of each project for review and client approval, improving the direct cost in about 15% with implementation an ISO 9000 and PMI®-based quality system. I led about 18.200 man hours in projects of several subjects: Geotechnical Projects (46%), CQA Projects (25%) and Civil Engineering Projects (29%).Main Projects:• Near shore geotechnical and oceanographic investigations and foundation design for port, military and touristic facilities at Gran Roque, Madrisqui, and Crasqui islands, Los Roques reef, Venezuela.• Geotechnical investigations and design of slope stabilization at La Silsa and Santa Rosa neighborhoods as part of risk reduction of Caracas Municipality, Caracas• Geotechnical and Geological survey at Cuira Water Storage Facility as part of binational board to improve the design of the RCC Dam• Geophysical investigations at alluvial fan at Osorio and San Jose de Galipan Rivers, Vargas State.• Geotechnical investigations and foundation design for touristic facilities at Blanquilla Island, Venezuela.• Conceptual engineering of Los Roques reef airport expansion, Venezuela• Geophysical investigations at alluvial fan at Osorio and San Jose de Galipan Rivers, Vargas State.• Geotechnical investigations for forensic investigation at El Morro de Petare housing development• CQC of concrete structures at La Guadalupe housing development, Ocumare City, Miranda State.Achievements:• Reducing by about 20% the cost of geotechnical projects.• Improve by 10% the client satisfaction survey with the application of PMI good practices in projects.• Lead the geotechnical team from Venezuela within binational engineering team for design Cuira River Water Storage Facility. Show less

Caracas, Venezuela

Planning and supervise site investigations (on shore and near shore). Slope stability analysis (soil and rocks) with Limit Equilibrium Method (LEM) and Finite Element Method (FEM). Seismic assessment and evaluation of liquefaction resistance of soils. Foundations and retaining walls design. CQA of embankments construction and concrete structures. Technical assessment of excavations in urban context.Main Projects:• Forensic investigation of Cima de Cua Buildings, Miranda State.•… Show more Planning and supervise site investigations (on shore and near shore). Slope stability analysis (soil and rocks) with Limit Equilibrium Method (LEM) and Finite Element Method (FEM). Seismic assessment and evaluation of liquefaction resistance of soils. Foundations and retaining walls design. CQA of embankments construction and concrete structures. Technical assessment of excavations in urban context.Main Projects:• Forensic investigation of Cima de Cua Buildings, Miranda State.• Geotechnical investigations and design of port facilities in several locations at Apure River, Apure State.• Slope stabilization in several locations in Mamera neighborhood, Capital District, Caracas.• Near shore buried pipes detection at Pedernales oilfield, Orinoco Delta, Delta Amacuro State• CQC of embankment construction at housing development Ciudad Belen, Guarenas City, Miranda State• Forensic investigation of Bicentenario Bank, Barquisimeto City, Lara State.• Detail Engineering for slope stabilization at Saint-Gobain Plant, Los Teques City, Miranda State• CQC of embankment construction at Los Nisperos and Valle Dorado housing developments, Maracay City, Aragua State.• Detail Engineering for slope stabilization at Mirador neighborhood, Capital District, Caracas Show less

Caracas, Venezuela

Supervision of geological and geotechnical explorations (SPT, DPT). Slopes stability analysis (soil and rocks). Foundation design, geological and geotechnical reports.Main Project: Geological and geotechnical investigations and analysis between the chainage 131+500 and 249-000 for Tinaco-Anaco railway construction, Venezuela

Caracas, Venezuela

Supervision of geotechnical and geological explorations, slopes stability analysis (soil and rocks), geological and geotechnical reports, geological explorations of construction materials and quantification of reserves on open pit mine.Main Projects:• Geological survey for raw and pretreated water supply system for Deep Conversion Project at Puerto La Cruz Refinery, Anzoategui State• Feasibility design of multipurpose pipe between Puerto La Cruz Refinery (Puerto La Cruz City) -… Show more Supervision of geotechnical and geological explorations, slopes stability analysis (soil and rocks), geological and geotechnical reports, geological explorations of construction materials and quantification of reserves on open pit mine.Main Projects:• Geological survey for raw and pretreated water supply system for Deep Conversion Project at Puerto La Cruz Refinery, Anzoategui State• Feasibility design of multipurpose pipe between Puerto La Cruz Refinery (Puerto La Cruz City) - SISOR Plant (Maturin City), Anzoategui and Monagas States• Feasibility design of Monaicito-Piedra Azul Water Storage Facility, Trujillo State• CQC of embankment for Refugio La Lagunita housing development. Show less

Caracas, Venezuela

Supervision of geotechnical explorations (SPT, CPT), visual description of samples explorations, geotechnical profiles and geological maps, geotechnical reports.

Ucv - Caracas

Classification and processing of samples geological explorations, geological cartography, samples of field.

Specialization, Geotechnical And Geoenvironmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineer Specialist

Specialist, Project Management

On Line education. 2022 Candidate

Master Of Science - Ms, Geological And Earth Sciences/Geosciences

2022 Candidate

Geological Engineer, Geology - Applied Geosciences - Geotechnics