Rafael Dávila
About Rafael Dávila
Rafael Dávila is a Principal Geotechnical Engineer at Hatch in Mississauga, Ontario, with over three decades of experience in geotechnical engineering. He has held various positions at Golder Associates and Erm, and he holds master's degrees in Geotechnical Engineering and Business Administration from the University of Alberta.
Work at Hatch
Rafael Dávila has served as Principal Geotechnical Engineer at Hatch since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing geotechnical engineering projects and ensuring compliance with quality assurance governance plans. His expertise contributes to the development of corporate-level strategies, particularly in Tailings and Mine Waste Management. Based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Dávila's work at Hatch reflects his extensive experience in the geotechnical field.
Previous Experience at Golder Associates
Prior to his current position, Rafael Dávila spent a significant portion of his career at Golder Associates. He worked there from 1992 to 2014, progressing through various roles including Junior Geotechnical Engineer, Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer, Associate, Geotechnical Group Leader, Principal, and Managing Director. His tenure at Golder Associates spanned over two decades and included leadership positions where he managed teams and projects in geotechnical engineering.
Experience at Erm: Environmental Resources Management
Rafael Dávila worked at Erm: Environmental Resources Management from 2015 to 2016 as a Partner and Latin America Mining Sector Lead. In this role, he focused on the mining sector in Latin America, leveraging his geotechnical engineering expertise to address environmental challenges and provide strategic guidance in project development.
Education and Expertise
Rafael Dávila holds a Master of Science in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Alberta, where he studied from 1989 to 1991. He also earned a Master of Business Administration from the same university between 1998 and 2000. Additionally, he studied at Universidade Federal De Ouro Preto from 1983 to 1988. His educational background supports his extensive experience in geotechnical engineering, which spans over three decades.
Leadership in Geotechnical Engineering
Rafael Dávila leads quality assurance governance plans in geotechnical engineering, ensuring that projects meet industry standards and best practices. His role involves developing corporate-level strategies for Tailings and Mine Waste Management, reflecting his commitment to sustainable practices in the mining sector. Dávila's leadership is integral to advancing geotechnical engineering initiatives within the organizations he has worked for.