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São Carlos, Sp, Br

Salvador, Bahia, Br

. Direct Report to the CEO, responsible for Ferrovia de Integração Oeste-Leste (FIOL) Concession.. Responsible for operations development of 535km railway in the state of Bahia, Brazil. Development of railway business in BAMIN, identifying opportunities and long-term growth strategies

Salvador, Bahia, Br

. Direct reporting to the CEO of the company that comprises an integrated Iron Ore, Railway and Port project in the State of Bahia, with a total CapEx of US$ 2.5 billion to 18 million tons per year production.. Manager of FIOL (West-East Integration Railway) Project, responsible for developing the project feasibility study that subsidized the participation and winning in the auction held by the National Land Transport Agency (ANTT) in April 2021.. Responsible for business evaluation and development which enabled the start of operation using the existing infrastructure, anticipating revenues and supporting the development of the main project.. Responsible for the implementation of the Management System, which created corporate indicators and the Project Management Office (PMO) reporting routine, integrating the various areas of the project.. Implementation of the risk management area, according to corporate methodology adapted to the reality of the local subsidiary.

Oriximiná, Pará, Br

. Reporting to the Projects Director of a Bauxite operation located on a National Forest (Flona) in the Amazon, including new mines opening, transmission lines and tailings system.. Responsible for Life of Mine Plan (LOMP), comprising 43 km of overland conveyors, crushing and infrastructure.. Evaluation of 230kV Transmission System, which will connect MRN to SIN (Brazilian integrated electrical system), including 100km of Transmission Lines, 230/69kV substation and Steam Generation Plant. Regulatory and permitting processes through Brazilian agencies.. Update of Mining Closure Plan, comprising the full demobilization of mining and industrial facilities, railways, port and residential village. Conformation, reforestation and monitoring of revegetated areas. Support on the development of Project Management methodology, including de development of budgeting and scheduling procedures, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), procurement packages list, contracting documentation, technical and commercial analyses.

Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, Br

- Leader of project controls team during FEL3 stage of Kronau Project, a multibillionaire exploration of Potash in Saskatchewan (Canada), including mining, industrial plant, railway, port and utilities.- Responsible for coordinating FEL3 management area, including KPI´s controls, budget, engineering and procurement schedules. Development of project reports and performance meetings with executive board.- Leader of budget development team (CapEx/OpEx) detailed by project area, phase, CWP, EWP and procurement packages according to Class 3 requirements.- Manager of implementation schedule development using Primavera, detailing: Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning phases.- Support on Procurement Plan development. Technical survey, meetings with suppliers, technical and commercial proposals analysis and definition of best strategy for the project.

Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, Br

- Manager of planning and controls team, responsible for CapEx and Schedule management. Responsible for updating forecasts, exchange rates and escalation impacts.- Leader of risks and change management groups, in accordance with best practices on project management.- Manager of performance management team, responsible for development and management of Project KPI´s for: Engineering, procurement, construction, supplies and logistics. Development of reports to the Board of Directors - Support on project demobilization, local and international contracts termination, including mediation and arbitration process. Negotiation with public entities and local unions.

Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, Br

- Leader of project controls team during FEL3 and implementation phase of Potasio Rio Colorado Project (PRC), a , a multibillionaire exploration of Potash involving five Argentinean provinces. The largest private investment in Argentina history.- Support on local office implementation and team building for FEL3 phase. Responsible for project reports including: budget, engineering and procurement schedules. - Manager of CapEx development submitted on project approval process, detailing areas, procurement packages and phases of Industrial Plant, Railway and Port implementation.- Support on Procurement Plan development, including contract strategies, supplies and services providers.- Support on defining people hiring strategy, achieving a 7.000 direct manpower peak.

Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, Br

- Responsible for implementation of Research and Development(R&D) projects for railways. - Project management focusing optimization, cost reduction, production increase through the implementation of new equipment, materials and processes. Working on Rolling stock, electrical, electronic and operational areas.- Development of Project Management methodology using budget and schedule control systems, responsible for reports to Board of Directors.

Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Br

Cost Engineering, Procurement and Logistics disciplines of post-graduate courses.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Master'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Mining And Mineral Processing, Tecnologia Em Mineração

Global Leadership Program, Strategic Management - Strategic Thinking

Master'S Degree, Accounting And Finance

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Project Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering