Pueblo Viejo Mine

Reliable Controls Corporation was proud to be part of this large-scale, world-class mining project and enjoyed becoming our client’s go-to team in the field.

The Pueblo Viejo mine is a multi-billion-dollar mining facility located in the central part of the Dominican Republic. The site, which is a sulfidic refractory gold deposit, is developed to a 24,000 ton-per-day design capacity. The mine features high-tech innovations, such as large-scale autoclaving, for processing the ore and mitigating environmental impacts.

Reliable Controls Corporation was contracted by Fluor Corporation to perform relay testing and electrical pre-operational testing and commissioning services. The RCC Relay Testing consists of:

  • Testing of 280 protective relays utilizing specialized test equipment

  • Customized work packages

  • Use of paperless documentation, including “as-found,” “as-left,” testing results and defect identification with pictures where needed

  • Protective relays as applied to 220 Kv, 34.5 Kv, and 4.16 Kv distribution systems

The Pre-Operational Testing and Commissioning team was responsible for:

  • Inspection of instrumentation and electrical equipment

  • Defect identification (punch list)

  • DCS & PLC integrity checks

  • Calibration, loop checks, and I/O function checks

  • Drawing redlines

Reliable Controls Corporation was proud to be part of this large-scale, world-class mining project and enjoyed becoming our client’s go-to team in the field.