Assistant Vice President - Civil Engineer
Current1. Delivering a Cost-Effective Tailings Storage Facility Design: Managing the design of a tailings storage facility (TSF) for a major mining operation in the US. Optimized the layout and utilized innovative embankment design techniques, aimed at reducing construction and closure costs while maintaining required capacity and meeting all regulatory requirements. (Skills: TSF Design, Project Management, Cost Optimization)2. Served as Deputy Engineer of Record for tailings facilities in the US supporting the transition towards GISTM compliance and the initial design of new facilities in compliance with the GISTM. 3. Efficient Cross-Border Project Management: Managed a team of civil and geotechnical engineers in the US and Mexico to complete site investigations, detailed design and provide construction oversight for leach pads and waste dumps in Sonora, Mexico. (Skills: Geotechnical Investigations, Mine Waste Design, Project Management, Team Leadership)4. Mentored Junior Staff and Promoted Technical Excellence: Served as a Team Leader within the WSP Mining team aimed at providing mentorship for junior engineers, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing. Mentees under my guidance received opportunities to develop skills, exposure to a wide range of mine waste projects and challenges and were empowered to take on larger tasks and roles within projects. (Skills: Mentorship, Team Leadership, Technical Expertise)
