Ignacio Ezama, a seasoned geotech engineer based in Salta, Argentina, shares his enriching experience at SRK Consulting. With nearly twelve years at the company, Ignacio emphasizes the ever-evolving nature of his work, particularly in tailings operations and lithium projects. The unique location near the Lithium Triangle provides him with diverse challenges and opportunities. Ignacio appreciates SRK's cooperative culture, where hierarchical structures are secondary to teamwork and partnership. This collaborative atmosphere fosters both personal and professional growth, enabling team members to tackle complex geotechnical problems with a holistic perspective. Working out of the Salta office has allowed continuous progress in tailings, geochemistry, and mining cost optimization. Recently, Ignacio has been involved in integrating statistical approaches to address risks and costs, underscoring the complexity and interdisciplinary nature of geotech problems.
