Experience

Arpoador Energia

• Brazil
• Electric Power Generation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Director

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  Rio de Janeiro, Brasil



2E Consultoria

• Brazil
• Oil and Gas

• Partner

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2021

  Rio de Janeiro/RJ Led the due diligence for a natural gas-fired power plants, designed the project for a coal thermoelectric power plant. Assessed technical, regulatory, and environmental aspects of more than 2.000 MW of power generation projects aiming the energy auctions.



Seival Sul Mineração - SSM

• Director

  • May 2016 - Nov 2017

  Rio de Janeiro/RJ Worked with the partner to prepare the proposal for the supply of coal for the Pampa Sul thermoelectric power plant (subsidiary of Engie Brasil Energia). SSM won the bid, resulting in the development of a coal mine with a production capacity of 2.8 million tons/year and revenues of US$ 40 million. The mine is situated in Candiota (southern Brazil) and will enter commercial operations in 2019. The company’s shareholders are Eneva and Copelmi.



Associação Brasileira do Carvão Mineral - ABCM

• Brazil

• Board Member

  • Feb 2016 - Nov 2017

  Rio de Janeiro/RJ Involved in devising strategies to promote coal-based power generation in the Brazilian electricity grid, obtaining the following results: i) creation of an inter-ministerial working group including the Chief of Staff, the Ministry of Mines and Energy, the Ministry of the Environment, the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES), EPE, and ONS; and ii) preparation of the modernization plan for the company’s coal-fired generation facilities.



TAUÁ Geração de Energia

• Director

  • Feb 2015 - Nov 2017

  Rio de Janeiro/RJ Led the operation, maintenance, and energy trading from the Tauá solar PV power plant (1 MW installed capacity) and the planned expansion of 50 MW, in Tauá, Brazil.



ENEVA

• Brazil
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Oct 2012 - Nov 2017

  Rio de Janeiro/RJ Developed thermoelectric (natural gas and coal-fired), wind, and solar energy projects summing over 6,000 MW, contributing to the company’s growth. Main activities: i) obtainment of environmental licenses; ii) ensuring the competitiveness of the projects at energy auctions, leading negotiations for EPC, FSA, and O&M contracts; iii) selection of the best technical solutions; iv) liaising with electricity sector stakeholders and institutions (Ministry of Mines & Energy, ANEEL, EPE, and ONS).



ENGIE Brasil

• Brazil
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Development Coordinator

  • Jan 2008 - Oct 2012

  Florianópolis/SC Coordinated and developed generation projects, preparing several opportunities for energy auctions, especially involving biomass, coal, and wind energy. Took part in mergers & acquisitions for the acquisition and sale of energy projects, ranging from opportunity evaluations, due diligence, and valuations to negotiating sale and purchase agreements. Structured and coordinated a research & development project alongside more than ten other companies from the electricity sector and… Show more Coordinated and developed generation projects, preparing several opportunities for energy auctions, especially involving biomass, coal, and wind energy. Took part in mergers & acquisitions for the acquisition and sale of energy projects, ranging from opportunity evaluations, due diligence, and valuations to negotiating sale and purchase agreements. Structured and coordinated a research & development project alongside more than ten other companies from the electricity sector and the Federal University of Santa Catarina. The project consisted of building and evaluating the performance of a 3 MW solar PV power station. Budgeted at R$ 56 million, it was ANEEL’s largest R&D project. Gave talks at several electricity sector conferences, including: “Revealing the workings of a solar PV power station” (SENAI international workshop, Jaraguá do Sul, 2012); “Challenges and opportunities for the use of biomass in power generation” (Florestal & Biomassa trade fair, Lages, 2011); “Opportunity for energy integration between Brazil and Uruguay through a coal-fired power plant” (Uruguay Ministry of Industry, Energy, and Mining, Montevideo, 2009).

• Maintenance Engineer

  • Apr 2000 - Jan 2008

  Tubarão/SC Structured the engineering area for protection systems, executing the following strategic actions: i) research of technologies and technical improvements; ii) formation and training of teams; and iii) creation of maintenance plans and processes. These actions resulted in the development of a team skilled in protection systems, filling a gap in the organization. Responsible for the modernization of the protection systems at all Engie’s hydroelectric, natural gas, and coal-fired generation… Show more Structured the engineering area for protection systems, executing the following strategic actions: i) research of technologies and technical improvements; ii) formation and training of teams; and iii) creation of maintenance plans and processes. These actions resulted in the development of a team skilled in protection systems, filling a gap in the organization. Responsible for the modernization of the protection systems at all Engie’s hydroelectric, natural gas, and coal-fired generation facilities (around 7,000 MW in all). The electromechanical equipment dating from the 1960s to 1980s was replaced with cutting-edge digital technology. Involved in the implementation and commissioning of thermoelectric power plants (natural gas and biomass) and hydropower plants summing over 3,000 MW installed capacity. Provided in-house training for operations and maintenance teams on topics related to electrical engineering, including: electrical machinery, voltage regulation, and system protection.