Diego Allendes

Experience

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  SensoGeo Chile

  Jun 2018 - Oct 2018

  Geotechnical Supervisor

  • Led a 4-person team in installing and monitoring convergence and vibration control devices for AVO project tunnels, consistently meeting project deadlines with zero safety incidents.• Optimized resource allocation through meticulous project planning, reducing delays by 20% and delivering high-quality outcomes under tight deadlines.

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  Bravo e Izquierdo Construction Company

  Dec 2018 - Apr 2019

  Construction Quality Control Coordinator

  • Deployed a cloud-based quality management system, Calidad Cloud, enabling real-time tracking of inspections.• Led a team of 16 quality engineers, driving quality diagnostics that minimized rework and enhanced project consistency across multiple sites.• Standardized KPI metrics and delivered actionable insights, empowering senior management to make timely decisions and avoid costly delays.

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  Bechtel Corporation

  Jul 2019 - now

  • Supervised and optimized earthworks operations for a $13B LNG project, including mass excavation, soil stabilization, wick drains, backfill, and drainage systems.• Monitored quantity tracking across all disciplines using Propeller software.• Spearheaded the integration of CPT analysis with GIS mapping, enhancing cross-functional communication and improving alignment between design and field teams.• Innovated real-time operator performance tracking systems, refining soil stabilization quality control and enabling predictive management strategies.• Engineered soil stabilization solutions, optimizing cement dosage and slurry formulations for improved constructability and cost-efficiency. • Coordinated Wickdrains design and Levee modeling across multiple engineering disciplines. Show less • Led civil operations and subcontractor management for the $8.8B QB2 mining project, overseeing prime contracts totaling $3.2B, including the Concentrator to Thickeners package with 90,000 yd³ of concrete, 8,000 tons of steel, and field testing, concrete supply, truck shop, camps, and auxiliary building contracts.• Conducted quality inspections and resolved design conflicts, ensuring strict adherence to project standards and schedules.• Championed the adoption of Power BI dashboards for tracking RFIs, NCRs, and punch lists, reducing response times by 40% and facilitating data-driven decision-making.• Transitioned project workflows to remote operations during the COVID-19 pandemic by implementing Microsoft Teams, optimizing task management and sustaining project momentum. Show less

  • Earthworks/Piling Field Engineer - Woodside Louisiana LNG Project

    Nov 2024 - now

  • Lead Field Engineer (Off-Site Facilities) | Port Arhur LNG Project

    Apr 2024 - Oct 2024

  • Earthworks Field Engineer | Port Arhur LNG Project

    Apr 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Civil Field Engineer III | QB2 Project - Concentrator Area

    Jul 2020 - Apr 2023

  • Civil Field Engineer I/II | QB2 Project - Concentrator Area

    Jul 2019 - Jul 2020