Leonardo Hellström
Salvador - Bahia - Brazil
Summary
- Environmental Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the industrial sector, specializing in EHS&S management within mining operations.
- Proven track record of success in strategic planning and program implementation, achieving the first ABNT PR 2030 certification in mining in 2022.
- Strong international background with expertise in multicultural environments across several countries, complemented by a postgraduate focus on Process Safety and Occupational Hygiene.
- Recognized for leadership roles, including presidency of key commissions and elected positions within sustainability councils.
- Experienced Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager with strong background in implementing and overseeing HSE regulations.
- Skilled in creating safety policies, conducting risk assessments and training employees on safety procedures.
- Strengths include leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to improving workplace safety.
- Previous work has resulted in reduced accidents and increased compliance with health and safety regulations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HSEC Consultant
Self-employed
Salvador-BA
01.2024 - Current
- Provided expert consultation on process safety risks and occupational hygiene within the mineral segment.
HSEC Manager
Equinox Gold
Santaluz-BA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Oversaw health, safety, communities, and environmental compliance for a significant open-pit gold mining operation.
- Focused on stabilizing gold production and optimizing maintenance costs while addressing challenges of ramp-up phase operations.
- Organized the first ESG forum in Santa Luz with participation from Bahia's Legislative Assembly.
HSEC Manager
Yamana Gold
Jacobina-BA
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Oversaw all HSEC activities for an underground gold mining operation.
- Managed 7 underground gold mines with a production capacity of 8,400 tpcd and achieved growth in mine development resulting in an output of 195,427 oz of gold.
- Restored social and environmental credibility through community investment projects and environmental processes organization.
- Reduced accident frequency to 0.85 and severity rate to 64.
- Served in an interim capacity as Operations Director for a 10-day period.
EHS&S Delivery Specialist
Dow
Breu Branco - PA
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Led initiatives to advance EH&S standards for Natural Resources businesses, including forestry and mining in Minas Gerais and Pará State.
- Played a key role in redesigning and automating charcoal production furnaces to optimize operations.
- Achieved outstanding performance during the annual EHS&S audit by maintaining satisfactory standard levels.
Head of Safety and Environment
Continental Tire
Camaçari-BA
11.2015 - 11.2018
- Managed EH&S standards, protocols, programs and plans for a tire manufacturing industry.
- Updated inventories of energy sources and technologies for interlocking machines.
- Led Continuous Safety Project to become a finalist at the prestigious global Conti Tire Awards.
HSEC Manager
Odebrecht International
Santo Domingo
11.2014 - 10.2015
- Guided EH&S professionals through complex development stages of major industry initiatives.
- Led sustainability initiatives implementing Odebrecht's global standards and mitigating environmental impact for a thermoelectric plant with an adjoining port project.
- Oversaw EHS&S operations for a workforce of 6500, managing a team of 50 professionals to ensure compliance with management system protocols.
HSEC Manager
Odebrecht International
Moatize
11.2008 - 11.2014
- Involved in creating comprehensive guidelines for health, safety, environment, and social responsibility during the VALE Mining Project.
- Supervised adoption of Critical Requirements Protocol across entire project lifecycle.
- Managed interactions with diverse groups including 32 nationalities and 9000 workers.
Corporate HSEC Coordinator
NM Engeneering
Salvador
07.2007 - 10.2008
- Managed integration of safety, health, and environment management systems for ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certification in industrial maintenance company.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Process Safety Engineering
RSE
Salvador-Brazil12-2024
MBA - Management And Corporate Leadership
SENAI CIMATEC
Salvador-Brazil05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Industrial Hygiene
FCMMG
Belo Horizonte - Brazil12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
UNYLEYA
São Paulo - Brazil12-2020
Master of Science - Risk Management
University of Mexico
Campeche - Mexico12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety Engineering
Federal University of Bahia
Salvador-Brazil07-2007
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
University of Technology And Sciences
Salvador-Brazil12-2006
Skills
- Process safety
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk assessment
- Occupational health
- Team collaboration
- Underground mining
- Mining site inspection
- Technical reporting
- Safety protocols
- Safety procedures
- Strategic planning
- Community engagement
- Training and mentoring
- Crisis management
- Environmental Programs
- Health Management System
- Global Mineral Industry Risk Management
Accomplishments
- First HSEC Manager in Brazil to achieve PR2030 ESG Certification in 2022.
- Social License Index: Best score ever of trust and acceptance in the mining sector in 2022
- Shield Awards: Best results in Dow Silicon business in 2019
- Winner in the Bronze Category during the EHS&S Audit Protocols of COFIC in 2018
- The continuous safety project applied at the Continental plant in Camaçari was recognized by Germany among the 774 projects registered as the best project in the area of safety, health, and environment
- The coal mining project in Mozambique reached 1,000 days without lost time accidents, which shows a historic event considering the complexity of the activities, more than 9,000 workers, and almost 32 nationalities
Languages
Portuguese
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
- International Master's Degree in Risk Management
- Effectiveness of participation during the implementation of critical activities protocols in Mozambique from 2008 to 2014
- Training and rescue in the underground mine held at Cerro Moro Mine in Argentina.
Timeline
HSEC Consultant
Self-employed
01.2024 - Current
HSEC Manager
Equinox Gold
01.2023 - 01.2024
HSEC Manager
Yamana Gold
03.2020 - 01.2023
EHS&S Delivery Specialist
Dow
03.2019 - 03.2020
Head of Safety and Environment
Continental Tire
11.2015 - 11.2018
HSEC Manager
Odebrecht International
11.2014 - 10.2015
HSEC Manager
Odebrecht International
11.2008 - 11.2014
Corporate HSEC Coordinator
NM Engeneering
07.2007 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Science - Process Safety Engineering
RSE
MBA - Management And Corporate Leadership
SENAI CIMATEC
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Industrial Hygiene
FCMMG
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
UNYLEYA
Master of Science - Risk Management
University of Mexico
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety Engineering
Federal University of Bahia
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
University of Technology And Sciences
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