
Phillippus Botha
@phillippusbotha
Project Engineer at ArcelorMittal Liberia who managed civil packages, including 40,000 m³ of concrete and 80,000 m³ of earthworks.
What I'm looking for
At ArcelorMittal Liberia, I managed civil and infrastructure packages for the 15 Mtpa Concentrator Project – Phase II, from scope development and tendering through construction and handover. I delivered approximately 40,000 m³ of concrete and managed approximately 80,000 m³ of earthworks while maintaining programme and quality requirements.
At Alphamin Bisie Tin Mine, I managed TSF containment-wall earthworks and associated civil works, site maintenance, and mine-road maintenance. Across projects in Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Liberia, I’ve worked in owner, EPCM, and contractor environments, with experience in QA/QC, contractor management, and project controls using InEight.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Engineer
ArcelorMittal Liberia
Aug 2023 - Sep 2026 (3 years 1 month)
Managed civil and infrastructure packages from scope development through construction and handover on the 15 Mtpa Concentrator Project Phase II. Delivered approximately 40,000 m³ of concrete and 80,000 m³ of earthworks while maintaining programme and quality requirements.
Field Engineer / Civil & Earthworks Supervisor
DRA Global
Jan 2023 - Jul 2023 (6 months)
Acted as EPCM field interface between client, design teams, and contractors for civil and earthworks execution. Supervised site activities, inspections, and quality compliance with IFC drawings and specifications.
Construction Superintendent
Alphamin Bisie Tin Mine
Apr 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year)
Managed construction of TSF containment-wall earthworks, including approximately 150,000 m³ for Phase 3 and 220,000 m³ for Phase 4. Coordinated with engineering design firm and managed site laboratory and compaction testing.
Construction Manager
Fresh Camp Construction
Oct 2019 - Mar 2020 (5 months)
Managed site construction, subcontractors, logistics, materials, QA/QC, and safety for a remote 144-person prefabricated camp project. Coordinated suppliers and construction teams to maintain schedule and quality despite remote-site constraints.
Junior Civil Supervisor
DRA Global
Jul 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 4 months)
Supervised civil works for the process plant, including approximately 3,000 m³ of concrete and 25,000 m³ of earthworks. Also supervised construction of a 1.1 km airstrip and a 36 km mountain access road.
Student Engineer / QA/QC Manager
Kalcon Construction (Pty) Ltd
Jan 2017 - Jun 2017 (5 months)
Supported QA/QC inspections, concrete testing, non-conformance resolution, quality records, final inspections, and handover data packs for civil construction works.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT)
BSc, Civil & Structural Engineering
BSc in Civil & Structural Engineering from the Engineering Institute of Technology, Australia, completed in 2025.
Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT)
Advanced Diploma, Civil & Structural Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Civil & Structural Engineering from the Engineering Institute of Technology, Australia, completed in 2020.
Damelin College
National N Diploma, Civil Engineering
National N Diploma in Civil Engineering from Damelin College, completed in 2017.
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