2022 - Denison Mines - Wheeler River – Feasibility Field Test Facility
2022 - Denison Mines - Wheeler River – Feasibility Field Test Facility
Client: Denison Mines
Duration of the Work: 8 Months
Area of Work: General Contracting, creation
of field work packages and engineering, Project Management, Module shop assembly, Module site assembly, Site Installation, Commissioning and Testing.
Project Description: Provision of mechanical and electrical services for the in-shop modular constructing and field installation of one (1) trailer mounted injection solution module and (2) trailer mounted recovered solution modules, required for the in-situ-recovery mining method of the Denison’s Phoenix deposit in Wheeler River.
Prioritizing the completion, testing, and commissioning of the injection solution system by September 2022.
Self-Perform: Project Management, General on- site Supervision, structural steel, Mechanical, piping, insulation, electrical and instrumentation.
QA Program: Equipment and material inspection, witnessing pressure testing and commissioning of piping systems associated with the injection solution module.
Approach to Delivery: A four (4) week detailed collaborative construction pre-planning phase with the client, prioritizing safe work execution, high quality workmanship, schedule adherence, and cost efficiency.
Key Challenges: The work was performed in a remote location, Transportation to site required meticulous planning as parts and materials were two (2) to three (3) days out at a minimum. Limited camp space restricted the number of Tron construction staff mobilized to the site per shift change.
These were overcome by meticulous project planning that included:
Retaining a highly skilled and relevantly experienced supervisory and craft workforce.
Providing all staff relevant and pertinent training certifications prior to mobilization.
Executing safely by utilizing daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Field Level Hazard.
Effective communication between the field staff and the home office staff on project needs and material procurement.
Collaboration with the client for the supply of materials required to progress construction activities.
Outcome of the Project: The Project was delivered successfully within budget. The injection solution module fully tested and commissioned and client was satisfied with the final product. The construction of the recovered solution module was also successfully completed, however testing and commissioning is planned for the spring of 2023.
