André S Fonseca
About André S Fonseca
André S Fonseca is a Project Controls Engineer with extensive experience in capital projects for major global mining companies. He has worked at Hatch since 2017 and has a Master's Degree in Project Management from Fundação Dom Cabral.
Work at Hatch
André S Fonseca has held multiple roles at Hatch since 2014. He currently serves as a Project Controls Engineer, a position he has held since 2017 in Belo Horizonte. Prior to this, he worked as an EPCM Construction Management Engineer from 2015 to 2016 and as a Cost Control Engineer from 2016 to 2017. His responsibilities have included overseeing project controls, capital expenditure management, and change management across various projects.
Education and Expertise
André holds a Master's Degree in Project Management from Fundação Dom Cabral, which he completed from 2009 to 2011. He also completed the Management Development Program (MDP) at the same institution in 2010. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering from Universidade Federal de Itajubá, studying from 2002 to 2007. His educational background supports his expertise in project controls and management within the engineering sector.
Background
André has extensive experience in project controls and cost management within the engineering and construction sectors. He has worked with major global mining companies, including Vale, AngloGold Ashanti, and BHP. His career includes roles at SNC-Lavalin and Turner & Townsend, where he focused on cost control and project coordination. He is fluent in Portuguese and English, which enhances his ability to manage international projects.
Achievements
Throughout his career, André has contributed to significant projects in the mining and engineering sectors. He was involved in the EPCM for the Barro Alto Furnace Rebuilt Project for Anglo American and participated in the Minas Rio Project, a major iron ore initiative. His work on the Press Filter and DRS2 Project for Norsk Hydro contributed to the modernization of an alumina refinery. He also played a role in the MUSA Friable Tailings Disposal project for Usiminas.