Leonardo Desousa
About Leonardo Desousa
Leonardo Desousa is a Manager of Environmental Affairs at Diamond Offshore, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in environmental roles, having previously held positions at Tenaris and the USDA, and holds a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Current Role in Environmental Affairs
Leonardo Desousa currently holds the position of Manager in Environmental Affairs at Diamond Offshore Drilling. He has been in this role since 2014, contributing to the company's environmental management strategies and compliance initiatives in Houston, Texas. His responsibilities include overseeing environmental policies and ensuring adherence to regulations within the offshore drilling sector.
Previous Experience at Diamond Offshore
Prior to his current role, Leonardo Desousa worked at Diamond Offshore in various capacities. He served as an Environmental Specialist for eight months in 2013 and then as Supervisor of Environmental Affairs for five months in 2014. These positions allowed him to develop expertise in environmental compliance and management practices specific to the offshore drilling industry.
Experience at Tenaris
Leonardo Desousa has also worked at Tenaris, where he held multiple positions. He served as an Environmental Analyst from 2010 to 2013 for three years, focusing on environmental assessments and compliance. Additionally, he worked as an HSE Specialist for four months in 2013, where he contributed to health, safety, and environmental initiatives.
Educational Background
Leonardo Desousa earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University, where he studied from 1998 to 2003. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science degree from the University of Houston - Clear Lake. He also attended Texas A&M University - Mays Business School in 2016, although no degree was completed during that time.
Early Career and Technical Experience
In the early stages of his career, Leonardo Desousa worked as a GIS Technician for the USDA in 2004 for three months in College Station, Texas. This role provided him with foundational technical skills in geographic information systems, which have been beneficial in his subsequent environmental roles.