INGENIERO(A) ELECTRICO SENIOR - ELECTRICAL SENIOR ENGINEER

LUNDIN GOLD

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Lundin Gold Inc. headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, is part of the Lundin Group of Companies, one of the most recognized, respected and prominent groups in the global industry today. It is comprised of 13 publicly traded companies focused on the extractive sector, operating in more than 17 countries around the world.

Lundin Gold, through its Ecuadorian subsidiary Aurelian Ecuador S.A., owns the Fruta del Norte Mine (FDN), located in southeastern Ecuador in the Zamora Chinchipe Province.

Fruta del Norte (FDN) is one of the largest and highest grade gold deposits in the world currently in production. The Company has an experienced mine operations team dedicated to advancing FDN responsibly. In the fourth quarter of 2019, Lundin Gold realized first gold production as well as the first export of gold concentrate and doré. In the first quarter of 2020 FDN achieved commercial production. Lundin Gold operates transparently in accordance with international best practices and according to its three core principles: Working Safely, Environmental Stewardship and Respect.

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JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Electrical Design and Instrumentation Engineer is part of the Surface Operations team and is responsible for overseeing electrical design and instrumentation projects at their various stages, overseeing their control and monitoring, and applying organizational standards and engineering best practices. They ensure effective management of personnel, procedures, financial, and logistical resources to achieve greater effectiveness and productivity in contracted services.
They must ensure timely, efficient, and effective completion of activities. They will be able to design and establish basic engineering for large-scale projects and detailed engineering for projects that may be managed within FDN within their area of ​​expertise. On smaller projects, they oversee, inspect, and monitor the technical and operational processes of the works and services assigned to them to ensure the quality of the final product.

FUNTIONS

• Reviews electrical and instrumentation design drawings and calculations, technical specifications, and estimates; identifies design aspects that are not in compliance with relevant technical codes and standards and provides detailed feedback to improve electrical and instrumentation designs.
• Evaluates the various technological solutions applicable to the projects to be executed, discusses them with the Superintendent of the area, and collaborates in the final selection. The evaluation must include verification of the project's constructability during the engineering phase and prior to the start of construction activities, as well as the safety conditions involved in these solutions.
• During the engineering phase, risks and opportunities in project development will be identified, which must be addressed according to their impact.
• Prepares material requirements and bills of materials (material take-offs).
• Develops "Project Scope" documents supported by the necessary technical documentation (specifications, standards, codes, etc.) when the project must be developed through contracting with third parties.
• Develop detailed engineering for assigned projects, preparing all deliverable technical documentation necessary for execution and signing the documents as the Lead Engineer.
• Provide assistance to internal consultants and clients on technical aspects of their area related to the performance of their duties.
• Supervise the daily work of contractors, monitoring the formalization of work permits, attendance records, quality of work in progress, technical qualifications of personnel, etc., and validating daily, weekly, and other progress reports, depending on the duration and complexity of the project.
• Review and validate payment statements, evaluating engineering progress in coordination with Project Control and the Superintendency.
• Identify and prepare trends as an early warning of potential scope changes, budget overruns, or schedule delays.
• Review technical documentation identified as deliverables on behalf of the contractor and return it for review or submit it to the Superintendency for approval, as appropriate.
• Prepare reports requested by the Superintendent's Office.
• Contact manufacturers and suppliers of equipment installed on projects through the Company's Supply Chain department to arrange technical assistance and define the scope of the required assistance.
• When necessary, implement, manage, and coordinate quality control activities for construction projects.
• Work with stakeholders and a multidisciplinary team to ensure compliance with approved construction designs.
• Review and approve contractors' QA/QC programs and ensure they follow the approved programs.
• When necessary, conduct on-site inspections related to specialized work and the purpose of the project.
• Actively participate in improving the project's culture in terms of quality, safety, and environmental management.
• Collect and process information related to the processes under their responsibility, calculate their indicators, and submit requested reports (under construction dossier, nonconformities, pending items, corrective actions, RFIs, red lines, etc.)
• Execute monitoring programs, compliance with preventive or corrective actions, and nonconformities.
• Inform their superior in a timely manner of the identification of occupational and environmental risks.
• Participate in the planning and organization of multidisciplinary projects that encompass the engineering, construction, commissioning, and start-up stages.

EDUCATION

GENERAL EXPERIENCE

5-7 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 6 years of experience in design projects and 3 years of experience in electrical engineering and instrumentation construction projects, preferably in medium- and large-scale industrial plants or renowned multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of construction resources and methods, including labor, materials, equipment, cost, and scheduling requirements.
• Understanding of procurement, contracting, and commissioning methodologies

KNOWLEDGE

LICENSES

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Knowledge of design utility packages relevant to the discipline.

• Verbal and written communication skills in English are essential.

• Proven problem-solving and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work at heights and in extreme weather conditions.

• Knowledge of quality management systems, documentation, and project management.