Valéria Carneiro dos Santos
Jacobina, Brazil,BA
Summary
Environmental engineer with experience in developing environmental indicators, conducting audits, and working in the mining industry. With a solid background in environmental science and data management, I am eager to contribute to Pan American Silver’s vision of excellence in sustainable development. My familiarity with Latin American culture, along with my expertise in addressing environmental challenges in mine operations, will make me a valuable addition to your team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Environmental Engineer
Jacobina Mineração - Pan American Silver
10.2021 - Current
- Defined and monitored monthly environmental metrics for performance assessment.
- Conducted internal audits (ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ESG).
- Responded to external audits for ESG (ABNT PR 2030), TSM (Towards Sustainable Mining) and ISO (14001 and 45001) from 2021 to 2024.
- Conducted internal reviews and tracked action plans for standards related to biodiversity, mine closure, energy, atmospheric emissions, climate change and environmental incidents.
- Performed environmental inspections, developing a multidisciplinary methodology to verify environmental variables and procedures in operational areas.
- Monitored environmental parameters (water, air, emissions, noise) using GIS software, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Developed environmental education programs for employees and local communities.
- Investigated near misses and environmental incidents, tracking action plans and developing reporting methodologies.
- Ensured compliance with legal requirements and internal procedures overseeing and reviewing contracts to ensure alignment with environmental policies.
Scientific Researcher
Master's Program in Water Resources and Sanitation
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Statistical analyses involving descriptive statistics for characterizing rainfall patterns and assessing changes in runoff and water demand.
- Hydrological/hydraulic simulation and modeling using Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) to evaluate the efficiency of rainwater harvesting systems in terms of volume reduction, peak flow mitigation and domestic demand fulfillment.
- Publication and presentation of the article "Calibration of the SWMM Model for a Ceramic Roof" at the National Meeting on Urban Waters and Symposium on Urban River Revitalization.
- Publication and presentation of the article "Correction of Systematic Errors in Future Climate Projections (RCP4.5 and RCP8.5) Using the ETA-MIROC5 Model for Salvador-Bahia, 2006 to 2099" at The Brazilian Symposium on Water Resources.
- Publication of the chapter "Fluvial Changes and Their Ecological Responses" published in the eBook "Engineering, Sanitation, and Environment".
Education
MBA - Environmental Management
Federal University of Paraná - UFPR
10.2025
Master of Science - Water Resources And Sanitation
Master's Degree in Water Resources And Sanitation
Maceió, Brazil09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Environment And Sanitation Engineering
Federal University of Recôncavo of Bahia
Cruz Das Almas, Brazil12.2018
Skills
- Environmental Data Management
- Experience with Operations in the Mining Industry
- Development and Monitoring of KPIs
- Technical Report Writing
- Analytical Skills
- Fluent in Portuguese
- GIS
- Internal Auditing
- Team Collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite
Languages
Portuguese
English
Timeline
Junior Environmental Engineer
Jacobina Mineração - Pan American Silver
10.2021 - Current
Scientific Researcher
Master's Program in Water Resources and Sanitation
03.2019 - 09.2021
MBA - Environmental Management
Federal University of Paraná - UFPR
Master of Science - Water Resources And Sanitation
Master's Degree in Water Resources And Sanitation
Bachelor of Science - Environment And Sanitation Engineering
Federal University of Recôncavo of Bahia
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