Norman Gridley Email & Phone Number

Santiago Metropolitan Area

Santiago, Chile

Santiago, Chile And Moquegua, Peru

In this role I provide leadership in the implementation of Operational Risk Management in the Quellaveco Business Unit. The Quellaveco project has initiated full construction, and Risk Management is required for the establishment of Critical Controls for reducing probability and consequences of undesired events during execution and future operation. My team includes Risk Analysts conducting work with all management areas of the project.

Lima And Moquegua, Peru

As Sustainability Manager, I manage sustainability aspects of open pit copper mine project development and construction. Direct minesite and project activities in sustainability, including planning, budget development and maintenance, community development projects, communications, environmental planning and monitoring, permits, and stakeholder/community relations. Create community, construction, and social initiatives to address the socio-political context and ensure the maintenance of the… Show more As Sustainability Manager, I manage sustainability aspects of open pit copper mine project development and construction. Direct minesite and project activities in sustainability, including planning, budget development and maintenance, community development projects, communications, environmental planning and monitoring, permits, and stakeholder/community relations. Create community, construction, and social initiatives to address the socio-political context and ensure the maintenance of the community acceptance of the project. Communicate regularly in order to establish and enhance socio political support. Key Contributions include: --Manage five departments (Permits, Environmental Studies, Environmental Site Activities, Communications, and Community Relations) and 40 employees, six of whom are direct reports. --Serve as budget and management strategic advisor to senior management. Show less

Santiago, Chile

As Sustainability Manger, I consulted and advised Sustainable Development professionals on governance, environmental, technical, and sustainability matters for projects in Chile, Alaska, and Peru. Collaborated with project teams on environmental and social issues. Assisted in securing permits, resolved community relations issues, reviewed environmental assessments, and communicated effectively. Launched new project review protocols, including a Value of Sustainability tool used to incorporate… Show more As Sustainability Manger, I consulted and advised Sustainable Development professionals on governance, environmental, technical, and sustainability matters for projects in Chile, Alaska, and Peru. Collaborated with project teams on environmental and social issues. Assisted in securing permits, resolved community relations issues, reviewed environmental assessments, and communicated effectively. Launched new project review protocols, including a Value of Sustainability tool used to incorporate Sustainability in decision making. Key contributions in this role are: --Advised on projects valuing from $100M to over $10B USD. --Participated in internal governance process for Project Stage Gate Reviews. Show less

Coyhaique, Chile

As Minesite General Manager, I directed three projects successfully, including a 1.5 MW wind power plant, a processing plant expansion, and a Cemented Paste Tailings Plant. I was directly responsable for operational tasks, including payroll, administration, plant operations, general services, and community relations. Supervised human resources, engineering, planning, maintenance, budget, and safety functions. Coached and guided employees effectively and communicated with stakeholders and… Show more As Minesite General Manager, I directed three projects successfully, including a 1.5 MW wind power plant, a processing plant expansion, and a Cemented Paste Tailings Plant. I was directly responsable for operational tasks, including payroll, administration, plant operations, general services, and community relations. Supervised human resources, engineering, planning, maintenance, budget, and safety functions. Coached and guided employees effectively and communicated with stakeholders and community members regularly. Key Contributions include: --Supervised more than 500 mine workers, including 12 direct reports. --Spearheaded closure of surface tailings disposal site; updated tailings management system to incorporate Cemented Paste Tailings Plant with cemented backfill for ore recovery. Show less

Based In Toronto, Ontario

As Technical Manager in environmental issues, I advised the company´s Technical Services Manager on water/tailings management projects, including the El Toqui mine in Chile. I also reviewed and provided input for the El Mochito mine in Honduras in regards to environmental protection and tailings basin remediation. Guided company and consultant work for selection of new tailings site at El Toqui. Evaluated and advised on the following areas, site options, permit applications, estimated… Show more As Technical Manager in environmental issues, I advised the company´s Technical Services Manager on water/tailings management projects, including the El Toqui mine in Chile. I also reviewed and provided input for the El Mochito mine in Honduras in regards to environmental protection and tailings basin remediation. Guided company and consultant work for selection of new tailings site at El Toqui. Evaluated and advised on the following areas, site options, permit applications, estimated expenses, drilling, sampling, design, and testing. Determined preferred management preference and secured regulatory approvals for future usage. Show less

Various

While acting as Consultant/Group Leader, I served on several assignments, including Northern Climates Engineer (Canada), President of Pamar Jacques Whitford (Argentina), Manger of Environmental Services (Canada), and Senior Engineer (USA). Managed projects globally with focus on industrial facility audits, mining operations, solid/hazardous waste management, EIAs for industrial/energy projects, and site assessments/remediation. Led teams and developed employees. Planned business… Show more While acting as Consultant/Group Leader, I served on several assignments, including Northern Climates Engineer (Canada), President of Pamar Jacques Whitford (Argentina), Manger of Environmental Services (Canada), and Senior Engineer (USA). Managed projects globally with focus on industrial facility audits, mining operations, solid/hazardous waste management, EIAs for industrial/energy projects, and site assessments/remediation. Led teams and developed employees. Planned business goals/processes, communicated with clients regularly, oversaw complex consulting projects, ensured quality control, and managed clients/accounts. Show less

Buenos Aires, Argentina And Portland, Maine

Managed the Buenos Aires operation for one year, and managed the operations in the Portland Maine office.

M.Sc., Civil Engineering

Bs, Civil Engineering