1. Ernesto M. Bojorquez
2707 W. Dove Lane ThatcherAz 85552 (575) 640 4038
Objective To obtain a Management position where I can effectively utilize my expertise in industrial construction
and project management and be productive to the company I work for from start to finish.
Experience Construction Manager
April 2016 to Present. Sundt Construction, Freeport Miami Smelter Claypool Arizona .
Construction of Environmental Project. Installation of a 180’ Converter Aisle Scrubber,
Baghouse, Electric Static Precipitators, replacement of 2 Stacks and a Caustic Unloading
Station, to meet EPA Standards.
Construction Manager
November 2014 to Present. Freeport McMoRan Cerro Verde Perú
Buildthe largest Concentrator intheworld, Overall Valueat 4.6Billionwith18thousandpersonal working
at this site, Area of responsibility is Area 1 it consist of 2 feed lines with 2 Primary Crusher, 2 Stackers
and Coarse Ore Stock Pile, follow by 8 Sec. Crusher, 8 Tertiary Crusher, Screening and Fine Ore Bins.
This Project is divided in 6 Areas.
Area 1 is Valued at $1.2 Billion
Project was at 39% completed when I was Transfer from Morenci Az. to Cerro Verde Peru
In which we are in second phase of commissioning stages now and was able to meet the plan schedule
for first concentrate in Sept.
Some of my daily activities is to attend schedule meetings, PCN, potential change order meetings,
Safety meetings, quality control issues, internal manager meetings, weekly calls to corporate office and
discuss, Budget, Safety issues, review turnover packages etc.
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July 2013-Present Freeport-McMoRan Mining Co. Morenci, AZ
Construction Manager.
Morenci 125K Expansion Project.
Project Valued at 1.9 Billion
I was transfer aftertheBagdad Az. project was completed., cameintoMorenci at approx. 40% completed
General construction oversee the installation of 5 -125’ Thickener Tanks and Modification of 2-350’
Thickener Tanks. Wet Screen, Screen Shakers, Conveyor belts, and Ball Mills .Area of responsibility
valued at 737 million
Daily activities. To attend and review the Budget, schedule, QA/QC. Personal changes to accommodate
the contract giving to the construction team.
After the Metcalf Concentrate expansion was completed, I was transfer to same Site to be the only
Construction manager for the Molly plant Project valued at 27 Million
Nov 2012-June 2013 Freeport-McMoRan Mining Co. Bagdad, AZ
Construction Manager/ project valued at 250 million,
Started the project from start to finish, including the commissioning and start up.
Daily activities, is to insure the construction was in schedule, given them a T&M contract.
Some of my activities, to attend safety meeting, budget, schedule, facilities control and personal
changes if needed
The erection of Upper Mammoth Tailings Storage Facility and Tailings Thickener
General constructionoversight ontheconstructionofa4.2milliongallonThickenertank andanew jacking
header to support the tailings storage capacity increase. The installation of rougher cells and flotation
system.
2. Ernesto M. Bojorquez
4431 MaricopaCircle,Las Cruces,NM 88011 (928) 965-8946 Ernesto_Bojorquez@fmi.com
Feb 2011-Oct 2012 Freeport-McMoRan Mining Co. Sierrita, AZ
Construction manager.
Sierrita Bulk Flotation Upgrade Project
General construction oversight in the demolition of 439 existing rougher cells and installation of 20 new
rougher cells to improve copper and molybdenum recovery.
Project Superintendent
Feb 2009-Feb 2011 C.C.C. Group, Silver City, NM
Assisted in startup of the Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mine
Duties and responsibility to provide manpower to Freeport McMorran Mine to upgrade the existing mine
To operation level
Structural Superintendent
Jan 2009-Feb 2009 James and Luther, El Paso, TX
Assist in the new construction of the CAT Gas Refinery for Western Refinery
General Superintendent
Nov 2007-Jan 2009 Aker Solutions, Safford, AZ
Provide manpower to assist on maintenance project for operations and help maintain facilities at the
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Mine
Structural RiggingSuperintendent
Dec 2005-Nov 2007 Aker Kvaerner, Safford/Morenci, AZ
Construction of the Freeport-McMoRan Safford Mine
Work includedprimary crusher, secondary screening, agglomeration,andSX/EW, Solvent Extractionand
Electro winning
Construction at the Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Mine
Expansion of new process for mining, construction of conveyor belting, bag house modification, and a
Concentrate Leach Project
Structural GeneralForeman
Feb 2005-Dec 2005 Teton Industrial Construction, Deming, NM
Construction of a two unit power plant
Supervision of twenty-five man structural team chargedwitherecting80% ofall structural steel throughout
the plant
3. Ernesto M. Bojorquez
4431 MaricopaCircle,Las Cruces,NM 88011 (928) 965-8946 Ernesto_Bojorquez@fmi.com
Structural GeneralForeman
Oct 2004-Feb 2005 Cyprus Tohono Corp, Casa Grande, AZ
Assist with partial rebuild of existing SX/EW Solvent Extraction and Electro winning plant under Phelps
Dodge Division
Project Superintendent
Jul 2003-Aug 2004 Phelps Dodge Mining, Bisbee, AZ
Erection of Sulphur Plant from and existing copper solution at the Bisbee Mine
Mill Mechanic
Apr 2002-Jul 2003 Southern California Edison, Laughlin, NV
Mill Mechanic at coal burning plant
Duties included rig welding and air arc fitting
Structural GeneralForeman
Apr 2002 Teton Industrial Luna Energy, Deming, NM
Supervision of field foreman, iron workers, structural welders, and riggers to assist in construction of a
steam generated 2-unit power plant
Duties included daily production reports, assist in manpower planning with other disciplines, and
generation of forecasting Gantt Charts
Structural Foreman
Mar 2002-Apr 2002 Gila Bend Power Plant, Gila Bend, AZ
Provide supervisionand assistanceforironworkers and riggers tocompletetheerectionof steel columns
and casings for a steam generated power plant
Structural Foreman
Jan 2002-Mar 2002 Teton Industrial Group, Deming, NM
Assist in the completion of a 2-unit power plant
Duties included the fabrication and installation of cross braces, pipe supports, erection of tower level
access platform, installation and seal welding stainless steel inner liners of the HRSG Boiler
Leadman
Oct 2001-Dec 2001 F.H.I., Long Beach, CA
Repair and replace of damage high-pressure tubes and damaged expansion joints throughout the plant
Travel around the state of California for other Power Plants, such as Barstow, California Cool-Water Gen.
Station and Huntington Beach to perform other repairs.
Structural Foreman
April 2001-Oct 2001 H.P. Zachary, Arlington, AZ
Structural Supervisor at Red Hawk Power Plant for structural welders, iron workers, riggers, and
insulators
Duties included erection of structural steel, boiler floor, wall casing, and the installation of boiler tubes and
all access platforms
4. Ernesto M. Bojorquez
4431 MaricopaCircle,Las Cruces,NM 88011 (928) 965-8946 Ernesto_Bojorquez@fmi.com
Leadman
Feb 2001-Apr 2001 F.H.I., Laughlin, NV
Duties included the replacement of damaged boiler tubes, outside spring loaded canister, and the burner
bucket
Structural Foreman
Jan 2001-Feb 2001 B.E.& K., Valliant, OK
Assist in modification of paper mill plant warehousing facility
Structural GeneralForeman
May 2001 Kellog, Brown & Root, Morenci, AZ
Oversee the removal and installation of pollution control system at Phelps Dodge Morenci Mine
Duties included replacement of existing ductwork, erection of new pipe rack and filter bag house
Field Superintendent
Feb 1999-Mar 1999 Foster Wheeler, Salt Lake City, UT
Provided supervision for 30-day shutdown at Kennecott Copper Smelter
Performed and completed shutdown by providing skilled manpower in a safe and successful manner
Field Superintendent
Apr 1998-Feb 1999 Foster Wheeler Constructors de México, Agua Prieta, Sonora, México
Task of work-to fabricate or repair mining equipment that was exported from the United States into our
facilities, with a 100 man crew.
Assisted in the fabrication of high pressure headers for power plant
Assisted in the fabrication of pipe spools for the a process plant
Duties included working and communicating with employees from Mexico and teaching them ISO’s
printed in English for conversion to Spanish
Co-Owner of Fabrication Industrial Co
Jun 1997-Apr 1998 Western Specialist, Playas, NM
As co-owner, I was involved as superintendent and participation with the workforce
Responsibilities included job estimation, bid walks, meeting and working to increase company success,
providing manpower support to successfully perform work awarded to my company.
Mining experience of 18 years enabled me to build relationships with co-workers throughout the U.S.
General Foreman
Apr 1982-Jun 1997 Bowen Industrial Contractors, Playas, NM
Progressed from a starting position of Welder’s Helper to Foreman
Trained and certified in various skills that provided me knowledge throughout my career
Assisted in the growth from a 10-man workforce of low skilled laborers to an 120-man crew of highly
skilled employees
Workforce included structural welders, high pressure welders, insulators, sheet-metal workers, electrical
crew, friction and hydraulic crane operators, carpenters and millwrights
Work included construction and maintenance of power plant, furnaces, converters, water treatment plant,
crushing and bedding facilities, A.W.H.B, schedules for outages
5. Ernesto M. Bojorquez
4431 MaricopaCircle,Las Cruces,NM 88011 (928) 965-8946 Ernesto_Bojorquez@fmi.com
Active participant in a workforce that achieved millions of consecutive hours worked without a lost time
incident
Serviceman
1981-1982 C.T.I Cement Trucking Imports, Douglas, AZ
Serviceman that provide maintenance support at the Paul Spur Lime Plant for lime haul trailers and
tractors.
Responsible for the repair of damaged trailers, fixing flat tires and regularly maintaining equipment.
Assisted head mechanic in performing diesel engine repairs in the shop or in remote locations
Education
Cochise Community College, Douglas, AZ
1981-1982
Valley Union High School, Elfrida, AZ
1976-1980
High School Diploma
Interests I have worked in the mining industry for 30 years and in the power plant industry for 5 years.
My strengths include structural, civil, and piping disciplines with a specialization in rigging and cranes.
I am fluent in Spanish.
The most important quality about me is that I believe in taking the time to teach and work with others to
make our job safe for everyone.
References Tim Summers, Project Manager. Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold. (928) 865-6841
Mike Hodges Director of Construction Metrix Cont. Services (520) 908-6722
Robert Reed, Retired Manager of Maintenance, Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold,
Central, AZ (928) 428-0997
Gary Gilmore Sr. Project Manager Lauren Eng. And Const. (325) 734-3816