Vazante, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Geological engineer from the Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (Brazil) and Master Of Science in Hydrogeology from the University of Birmingham (UK). Hydrogeologist with almost 20 years of experience, successfully dealing with complex and sensitive hydrogeological issues, mine dewatering, geological risk management, groundwater modeling and water resources management.
Main hydrogeologist off Vazante mine, an underground mine with complex hydrogeological environment. Responsible for Karst Risk Management Strategy. Technical advice and training to the field team. Interpretation of groundwater and surface-water monitoring data. Groundwater modelling using Feflow. Spatial analysis. Support to the long-term mine planning and projects. Interface with governmental organizations. Execution of hydrogeological studies required by the environmental licensing.
Responsibilities: Groundwater and surface-water data interpretation. Spatial analysis. Support to short-term mine planning. Technical advice to the hydrogeology field team. Structural mapping. Structural modelling. Drilling planning and logging.
Responsibilities: Analyses of hydrogeological reports for groundwater use authorization according Brazilian laws. Field surveys and reports.