Mechanical Specialist 1 (West)

About the role

The Mechanical Specialist 1 (West) will lead mechanical discipline activities for the pre‑commissioning of acidic water treatment plants at the Yanacocha gold mine in Peru. The role involves coordinating testing, qualification and documentation of a wide range of mechanical and electromechanical equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly technical progress reports on mechanical equipment testing.
• Monitor, execute and supervise tests under safety, quality and efficiency criteria.
• Ensure functional qualification of mechanical equipment and proper registration in test protocols.
• Coordinate with process, instrumentation, control, electrical and ES&H disciplines to guarantee safe and reliable pre‑commissioning activities.
• Lead testing of pumps, compressors, filtration units, oxidation reactors, lime plants and related safety equipment.

Required profile

• Experience in mechanical pre‑commissioning of acid water treatment facilities.
• Ability to work on integrated multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong technical reporting skills.

Required skills

• Ultrafiltration processes
• Reverse osmosis systems
• Active media filters
• High density sludge (HDS) handling
• Oxidation reactors
• Lime plant operation
• Submersible, multi‑stage, centrifugal, vertical and screw pumps
• Industrial air compressors
• Instrumentation and electromechanical safety equipment
• Mechanical equipment testing and qualification