Técnico/a de Soldadura de Tanques - Tanks Weld Technician

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Yanacocha Water Treatment Plant (WTP):

Located 800 km northeast of Lima, Peru, Yanacocha is South America’s largest gold mine. The WTP Project consists of two of the largest acid water treatment plants in South America (the West one with capacity of 3,000 m3/hour and the East one with 2,700 m3/hour). Early works are currently being performed on site, preparing the permanent platforms and laydown areas for the East and West plants, in addition to the Class 2 estimate, Level 3 schedule and Execution Plan.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will support the Lead Field Welding Engineer in implementing and maintain the site tank welding program. Work includes field inspections and the physical ability to conduct field inspections which require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must be able to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e., harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.). 

Major Responsibilities:

• Providing technical assistance to field superintendents/ weld technicians and craft.
• Helping, overseeing and maintaining Project Field Welding program.
• Providing specialized welding engineering support to ensure construction meets all code and site requirements.
• Supporting welder testing on-site and help ensure high quality welders are being tested.
• Helping coordinate and support the project NDE program.
• Supporting the crafts involved with tank construction in meeting quality requirements in order to maintain cost and schedule.
• Verifying materials, workmanship, and specification/code requirements.
• Interfacing with the tank welding manager for direction of work task assigned.
• Performing oversight of inspections and documentation of all subcontractor NDE work in progress on a continuing basis.
• Reviewing the results of subcontracted NDE work and judge the acceptability of welds to tank welding codes and procedures.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Welding (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevanvant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience. 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge in ASME, API, AWS, FCAW machining and other applicable industry standards.
• Knowledge of maintenance of AGW-Gullco LT7 equipment.
• WITS and TEAMworks database experience (desirable).
• Intermediate English level.

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