Gustavo Santos
About Gustavo Santos
Gustavo Santos is a Project Manager at Hatch, with extensive experience in engineering project management and a strong background in mining and mineral engineering. He has held various roles in notable companies, including Vale and USIMINAS, and possesses advanced proficiency in French and English.
Current Role at Hatch
Gustavo Santos has been serving as a Project Manager at Hatch since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering projects, focusing on resource allocation, project scheduling, and technical consulting. His experience in project management allows him to effectively coordinate various aspects of project execution, ensuring that objectives are met within established timelines.
Previous Experience in Mining and Engineering
Gustavo Santos has a diverse background in the mining and engineering sectors. He worked at Vale in multiple capacities, including Marketing Analyst, Mining Dispatch and Control Supervisor, and Mine Operations Engineer. His tenure at USIMINAS as a Senior Project Engineer spanned nine years, where he contributed to various engineering projects. Additionally, he held the position of Consulting Manager at Deswik for five months before joining Hatch.
Education and Specialization
Gustavo Santos studied Mining and Mineral Engineering at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), where he earned his Bachelor's degree from 1997 to 2003. He further enhanced his expertise by completing advanced training in Mining at NUPEC/Fundação Gorceix in 2006 and achieving the Open Pit Mining Specialist certification at MINES ParisTech from 2007 to 2008. He also completed postgraduate studies at Ecole Nationale Superieure des Mines de Paris.
Language Proficiency
Gustavo Santos possesses advanced proficiency in French, which complements his fluency in English. This language capability supports his involvement in technical discussions and enhances his effectiveness in international project environments.
Expertise in Iron Ore Supply Chain
Gustavo Santos has developed a deep understanding of the Iron Ore supply chain through his extensive work experience across commercial, projects, and operations areas. This knowledge positions him well to manage projects that require a comprehensive understanding of the mining industry and its operational challenges.