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Carlos Aguas, Environmental Consultant

Carlos Aguas

Environmental Consultant·Self Employed

Brazil

Master's degree, Post-graduate Diploma in Sanitary Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 26 years, 0 months

Environmental Consultant

September 2015 - Present

Self Employed

Brazil

September 2015 - Present

 Responsible for developing and managing private and public client contracts in specialized environmental areas
 Provide expert knowledge and technical leadership in the areas of waste management and water pollution
 Manage and coordinate all required permits and licensing to ensure compliance with all regional laws
 Manage all environmental laws and regulation to ensure project success
 Develop environmental management plans, procedures, and processes supporting ISO 9001 and 14001 systems
 Develop environmental improvement strategies for sustainable and natural resource management
 Apply energy efficient solutions throughout project lifecycles
 Provide staff training, mentoring, and awareness for successful project implementation and maintenance

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Engineering

Environmental Consultant

June 2009 - Present

Self Employed

Portugal

June 2009 - Present

 Responsible for developing and managing private and public client contracts in specialized environmental areas
 Provide expert knowledge and technical leadership in the areas of waste management and water pollution
 Manage and coordinate all required permits and licensing to ensure compliance with all regional laws
 Manage all environmental laws and regulation to ensure project success
 Develop environmental management plans, procedures, and processes supporting ISO 9001 and 14001 systems
 Develop environmental improvement strategies for sustainable and natural resource management
 Apply energy efficient solutions throughout project lifecycles
 Provide staff training, mentoring, and awareness for successful project implementation and maintenance

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Engineering

Environmental Expert

April 2009 - December 2014

MSB - Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency

Sweden

April 2009 - December 2014

 International Civil Protection organization working with UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), UN Environment Program, and European Unionproblems
 Responsible for performing environmental assessment reports in contingency situations
 Define effective environmental strategies to respond to, mitigate, and prevent environmental issues

Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Engineering

Contract Manager

April 2009 - October 2009

Entec Europe

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

April 2009 - October 2009

 Responsible for representing Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre in a medical waste collection and incineration plant as well as a fallen stock incineration plant contracts
 Conducted meetings with the contractor to ensure compliance with all contract terms and conditions
 Ensured ongoing contractor compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations
 Approved contractor working procedures, schedules, and staffing
 Approved and advised contractor on Fleet Management procedures
 Coordinated a team of inspectors and an engineering supervisor to ensure project success
 Developed progress reports for the client, highlighting achievements and set-backs throughout the project
 Evaluated contractor performance and ensured project schedules were maintained
 Developed and negotiated contractual penalties and payment deductions for non-compliant and deficient work
 Advise the contractor on the best management and working practices for successful implementation
 Promoted continuous improvement in efficiency and effectiveness throughout the projects for contractor success

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Management

Technical Director

January 2001 - April 2009

Ermidas Sado, Portugal

Portugal

January 2001 - April 2009

 Responsible for the technical management of the MSW sanitary landfill and 6 transfer stations serving 7 municipalities in the southern region of Portugal
 Responsible for the development and implementation of the Construction and Demolition Waste Collection System and Treatment Plant Project
 Developed and implemented a collection of recyclables program for various industrial producers
 Responsible for negotiating various collection contracts with multiple industries
 Managed the collection of Tires Waste and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
 Responsible for transfer trucks, containers, balers, and the fleet of collection trucks
 Responsible for maintenance contracts of collection equipment and fleet of trucks
 Prepared technical specifications for tender documents including the evaluation of equipment needs
 Analyzed and defined various options within proposals, accepting the best cost benefits
 Responsible for hiring and managing human resources for facilities and collection systems
 Maintained HSE compliance

Company industry:
Safety & Environment
Job role:
Management

Fleet and Collection Supervisor Manager

June 2000 - December 2000

Porto, Portugal

Portugal

June 2000 - December 2000

 Responsible for the technical MSW collection for the Oeiras Municipality - Lisbon suburban area
 Developed and programed collection services
 Managed the truck fleet optimizing collection routes and staff allocation
 Developed, trained, and mentored collection staff for improved moral and production
 Developed and prepared production reports for the municipality’s work progression
 Maintained HSE compliance

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Management

Education

Universidade Nova de Lisboa

November 2004

November 2004

Master's degree, Post-graduate Diploma in Sanitary Engineering

Portugal

Post-graduation in Sanitary Engineering - Wastewater collection and treatment systems; - Water distribution, pollution control and prevention systems; - Solid waste collection and treatment systems.

Instituto Superior Técnico

March 2000

March 2000

Bachelor's degree, Environmental Engineering

Portugal

- Natural resources; - Pollution control and prevention; - Wastewater, water and solid waste treatment; - Environment monitoring.

Instituto Superior Técnico

April 1995

April 1995

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Portugal

3 years of Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering - Basic Sciences; - Engineering Sciences; - Mechanical Engineering Sciences.

Skills

Wastewater
Expert
Wastewater
Expert
Environmental
Expert
Environmental
Expert
Solid Waste
Expert
Solid Waste
Expert
Fleet Management
Expert
Fleet Management
Expert
Waste Management
Expert
Waste Management
Expert
COLLECTION
Expert
COLLECTION
Expert
CONTRACTS
Expert
CONTRACTS
Expert
DEMOLITION WASTE
Intermediate
DEMOLITION WASTE
Intermediate
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Expert
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Expert
HUMAN RESOURCES
Expert
HUMAN RESOURCES
Expert
LANDFILL
Expert
LANDFILL
Expert
MAINTENANCE
Intermediate
MAINTENANCE
Intermediate
recyclable waste
Expert
recyclable waste
Expert
Project management
Expert
Project management
Expert
wastewater treatment
Expert
wastewater treatment
Expert
Wastewater
Expert
Wastewater
Expert
Environmental
Expert
Environmental
Expert
Solid Waste
Expert
Solid Waste
Expert
Fleet Management
Expert
Fleet Management
Expert
Waste Management
Expert
Waste Management
Expert

Languages

English
Expert
French
Beginner
Italian
Beginner
Portuguese
Expert
Spanish
Intermediate

Hobbies

  • photography, running, windsurfing