Civil Engineer in Construction

Jaime Fuentes Ramírez

*******@*****.*** Mobile: *6 9 62393602

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

I have the qualifications to apply for the H -1B1 VISA.

I am a Civil Engineer in Construction with 11 years experience in industrial mining projects and 10 years experience in multi-storey constructions. Currently, I hold the position of Projects Manager for the Ministro Hales Division of Codelco Chile. During the last 7 years, I have returned to the Mining Mega-Projects industry, holding various posts: Projects Manager, Contract Administrator, and Supervising Engineer for Projects. My career began in the construction of large buildings and the execution of civil works, working as Site Manager, Construction Manager, Works Administrator, and Coordinator of Building Projects.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

October, 2012, to date: In November, 2013, I assumed the position of Projects Manager, leading the construction of the Roasting Plant Area Projects for the new Changing Room Complex and Dining Facilities and taking charge of the administration of the construction contract for the completion of the Divisional non-Process installations, the conceptual phase of the sample libraries, the truck shop extension and the scope definition for the engineering companies involved. Also under my supervision are the Projects for extraction and discharge system for the pit water, the hygiene laboratory, the CCTV network and the access control for the mining Division.

At the beginning of October, 2013, I was named as the Supervising Engineer for Projects. The position fundamentally entails the conceptualization, development and definition of the Projects on site as well as the leadership of the execution of the erection and construction contracts which support the operation and maintainability of the Primary and Secondary Milling processes, the Concentrator Plant, Flotation, Regrinding, Filtration and Roasting. The position also requires involvement in the technical support and supervision of the civil and erection works of the Crushing Plant of the Oxides Project, the impulsion and injection of acid into the raffinate, and impulsion of the PLS to the PTMP Plant

July, 2009, to September, 2012: ANTOFAGASTA MINERALS, ESPERANZA MINE. Project Engineer and Contract Administrator with general responsibility for the development, definition and drafting of site requirements, construction contracts, technical specifications, proposals, and Technical and Administrative Conditions for contract bidding. The position also entails supporting the award process and administrating the contract execution, ensuring that the work is carried out within the time frame and budget established by the internal client or process owner. The successful execution of projects includes: provisional bypass road for Route B229 – B233, installation of the administrative offices, site urbanization and construction of the access control infrastructure, installation of the drinking water sewage matrices for the Mine Control Room and mobile dining facilities, disposal site for non-toxic domestic and industrial residues (in compliance with sanitary and environmental legislation), evaluation and preparation of technical and budgetary details for licitation of construction of Wing 5 of the Operations Camp, distribution system for thickened tailings, civil works, supervision of alignment and planning of raking system and start- up of Tailings Thickeners TK1 & TK2, normalization and start-up of bridge cranes, monorails and hoists for services in Milling Plant, Flotation and Concentrate Thickeners, support and supervision of shell change-over on SAG Mill, direction and supervision of civil works, construction and erection of Pre-crushing Plant.

March, 2007, to June, 2009: PazCorp. Works Administrator for the construction of the Allegro residential tower block in Nuñoa, Santiago, - 17,100m2, 680t rebar, 7,200m3 de concrete, three elevators, 5 underground levels, 24 floors of 500m2, high-standard terminations, full electrical installation, solar panels, 500 kVa generators and water impulsion system; the workforce consisted of 800 labourers, 350 direct and 450 sub-contractors. Included in the scope of duties were the negotiation and administration of sub-contractors for such specialist tasks as anchoring foundation tensioners, massive mechanical excavation, sanitary and electrical installations, air conditioning systems, elevators, and waste disposal systems, and tradesmen such as carpenters, plasters, glazers, metal workers and decorators.

2002 to February, 2007: Ocegtel (company certified under ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18000)

General Functions: Economic evaluations, site visits and supervision of works and project execution.

Contract Administrator for Project “Extension of Primary Care centre at the Hospital del Cobre”, Calama (UF 25,800). The project entailed a surface area of 450m2 to be executed in 120 calendar days.

Engineer for Project Studies and Proposals.

Administrator and Manager of Civil Works for relocation of Yard 7 and pit water” for North Codelco, Chuquicamata Division

General Site Manager for the execution of “Renovation of Electrical System, West Sector, Southern Mine” Project for North Codelco, Chuquicamata Division

Site Manager for “Pebble Crusher Plant” Project in Concentrator Area, Chuquicamata Division

Site Manager during the construction of the Aguas del Desierto Hotel, Calama, Inversiones Topater S.A., (3,500m2 with a budget of UF 114,530)

Conception and execution of corporative offices

Projects Administrator for Projects “Gym Termination in Training and Recreation Centre”, Radomiro Tómic Division and “Sanitary Facilities Construction, Calama Sports Centre”, Radomiro Tómic Division

Construction of 182m2 of offices for the SMS DEMAG Flash Oven contract as part of the Chuquicamata decontamination programme.

2000 to 2001:

Independent work for conception and execution of housing project (residence of Sra. Ema Julio Valencia, General Manager of Avant, Calama), high quality finishing including 270m2 of Winter Panel system

General consultancy for construction camp execution for Lucero Mine Project, Antofagasta

August, 1999, to September, 2000:

Construction of Apart Hotel Don Manuel, Calama, for Hotelera Ariez Ltda (9 storey building, 1,432m2, UF 42,500 budget, high quality finishing). This project presented a challenge due to the irregular and innovative architecture and afforded the opportunity to participate in the design, the decoration, the corporate image definition and the start-up of the hotel.

July, 1998, to August, 1999:

Execution of extension and construction project for country manor, riding arena and stables for Ricardo Izurieta Caffarena, ex-Commander in Chief of the Army

Construction project for Don Manuel building, Calama, (including evaluation and supervision of architecture and specialized trade work during all the stages of the project)

Construction of second floor of Cedel College, La Pintana, Santiago, (300m2)

Supervision and external inspection for McDonald’s Chile S.A. during remodeling and maintenance of franchises

July, 1996, to June 1998:

Works Director for “Paz Froimovich Constructor”; 3 towers of 14 floors plus 3 underground levels for the “Nueva Era” Condominium. The project included 201 apartments with 6 elevators distributed over 19,700m2 with a budget of UF 357,000, located in Santiago.

May, 1995, to July, 1996:

Technical Inspector of the first stage of “Residencia de Parque”, Santiago, for the company “Inmobiliaria la Palma Ltda.” The construction was carried out by DESCO S.A. and had a budget of UF 185,000 for an area of 13,000m2 (8,900m2 of apartments and 3,100 of underground parking and storage areas.)

May, 1994, to April, 1995:

Construction of “Fuente de Santa Cruz de Oca” building, Santiago, (1,900m2, 7 floors of apartments and 2 underground parking and storage levels; building had high-quality finishing and was equipped with elevators)

March to April, 1994:

Independent consultant for market study and evaluation of a housing project (UF 1,600) in Copiapo for the property developer Monserrat S.A.

June, 1993, to February, 1994:

Market study, project evaluation and construction of “Villa Lombardía”, Copiapo, for Monserrat S.A., consisting of 5 residences of 140m2 each with high-quality finishing.

November, 1992, to July, 1993:

Appointed General Manager of “La Cañada”, Santiago, condominium construction project for the Nuevo Mundo construction company. The project consisted of 6 two-storey, red-brick houses, 140m2 each, with high-quality finishing.

In April, 1993, construction started on the Gratto building, Santiago, with 4 floors, 1,600m2 and using Polpaico Multicret prefab slabs.

February, 1992, to October, 1992:

Construction of the Monte Naranco building, Santiago, for the Mario Naretto construction company; 2,100m2, 9 floors and one underground level, two elevators and generator system. This was a high-quality construction with only two apartments per floor.

October, 1991, to January, 1992:

Participation in civil works for “Montabone” ski refuge at El Colorado, Chile, for the OLZA Ltda. construction company; 800m2 built into the slope with 4 staggered levels.

ACADEMIC PROFILE

Civil Engineer in Construction

Universidad Austral, Valdivia, Chile.

Graduated in June, 1991.

OTHER SPECIALIZATIONS

Construction of Thermal Energy Residences

Universidad Austral (1989)

Post Graduate studies in Management of Construction Companies and Property Developers

Universidad Cátolica, Chile (1992)

LANGUAGES

English, advanced level, written and spoken.

REFERENCES

Sr. Julio Aranis Vargas - Vice President for Operations, North Codelco. Mobile: 92897952

Sr. Mario Martinez Olivieri - Plant Manager, Esperanza Mine. Mobile: 96999013

Sr. Juan Patricio Vasquez – Manager for Operational Excellence, Codelco. Mobile:84497232

Sr. Ivan Gonzalez Riveros – Construction Manager, Vice President of Ministro Hales Division. Mobile: 99433530

Sr. Omar Caro Yarra: Construction Superintendent for Large Projects, Vice Presidency for Projects, Codelco. Mobile: 78 97 51 44

Sr. Andres Kraushaar: Architecture Projects Manager, PazCorp S.A. Tel: 56-2-23300321

March, 2015

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