Mário Lança

• Support project owner [Metro do Porto] in all H&S system development, and implementation across all 11 construction sites, including 4 underground stations, 4 ventilation shafts and 3.18 km of subway tunnels.
• Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
• Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
• Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
• Technical validation of the development of changes to the health and safety plan, safety procedures and emergency plan.
• Technical validation of subcontracted companies and equipment.
• Verification of compliance with the H&S plan of subcontractors in terms of safety, emergency response system and work with special risks.
• Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.

• QHSE support to project management teams (performing entity) in the construction of wind farms, access roads, and respective power cables and substations.
• Development and Implementation of: Health and Safety Management Systems; Contingency plans; Environmental management systems; Quality management systems and adequate documents to support all the systems.
• Coordinated completion of permit applications and designs.
• Read, analyzed and interpreted business documents, technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Prepared notifications and responses to regulatory inspections.
• Promotion of QSSA culture and SSA campaigns.
• Implementation and daily use of KAIZEN.
• Audits and inspection visits to projects.
• Performed quality, heath & safety, and environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
• Management of QHSE Regional Teams deployed in projects.
• Investigated accidents and analyzed root causes to develop corrective action plans.
• Implemented Eastern Europe offices locations, HS and Emergency Programs development and implementation.

• Developed and implemented H&S management Systems, Safety Culture Programs, and Zero Harm Programs.
• Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
• Developed and coordinated emergency and pandemic response plans, and drills to increase preparedness and address issues promptly.
• Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
• Developed and coordinated crisis management plans, and drills to increase preparedness and business recovery.
• Developed Global Traveler Safety Programs.
• Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
• Conducted Underground Projects Support, Mining, and tunneling.
• Developed Safety Communication Programs - Public Speaking, meetings lead, and media training programs.

• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members in USA, Peru, Chile, Brazil, Sweden, and Portugal.
• Coordinator and support of Emergency Response/Mine Rescue Team Leaders and resources across all operations.
• Supported Health and Safety programs to operations, projects, and exploration sites.
• Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate safely.
• Supported corporate and operational leaders to achieve Zero Harm objectives.
• Trained and guided operational leaders, Health & Safety professionals, and Emergency Response/Mine Rescue leaders and team members.
• Development and support of Health & Safety and Emergency Response communications, training, initiatives, plans and standards.
• Improved emergency response capabilities across the company.
• Co-head Join Health & Safety Committee for Corporation.
• Assisted management of corporate H&S, Crisis Management, and Emergency Response reporting, audit, and assurance processes.

• Accountable for Safety department, Rescue Team, Occupational Health Department and property security.
• Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
• Organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
• Crisis management team member and Health & Safety committee member.
• Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
• Developed and implement site policies, rules, H&S campaigns and local procedures.
• Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
• Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Resourcing on a range of specialist areas, e.g: Industrial hygiene, fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, training, security, medical station.
• Directed post-accident investigations and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards.
• Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.

• Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
• Led regular meetings with team leaders and front-line staff to convey important operational information and new targets.
• Cultivated collaborative, performance-oriented culture to keep team motivated and enthusiastic about achieving shared goals.
• Developed and managed department budget to monitor financial performance and minimize expenses.
• Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
• Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
• Coordinated Visible Felt Leadership programs.
• Prepared detailed reports for management to clarify existing trends, review data and support safety awareness.
• Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
• Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
• Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.

• Assisted H&S management in mining Operations and Exploration & New Business Development projects and offices.
• Implemented HSEC company policies and procedures.
• Assisted operations and corporate management in organizing suitable orientation and training of new staff members, risk assessment, accident investigation, contractor safety compliance and Corporate H&S reporting.
• Developed and implemented corporate safety alert and campaigns.
• Advising on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.
• Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
• Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for all employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
• Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.

• Implementing HSEC company policies and procedure in mining Operations and Ex & NBD projects and offices.
• Assisted local and corporate management in organizing suitable orientation and training of new staff members, risk assessment, accident investigation, contractor safety compliance and Corporate H&S reporting.
• Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
• Developed safety alert and awareness campaigns.
• Assisted in Health and Safety, Environmental and Communities strategies across all Lundin Mining, exploration and New Business Development in: Romania, Turkey, Peru, Chile, Portugal & Spain.
• Cultivated interpersonal and intercultural skills by building positive relationships with others.
• Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.

• Coordinated HSEC management in local Ex & NBD project and office: Implementing HSEC company and site policies and procedures.
• Planned and conducted geological, geochemical and geophysical field studies and surveys by collecting samples and conducting drilling and testing programs.
• Trained new staff members, risk assessment, accident investigation, emergency response, inspections, audits, contractor safety compliance and Corp
• Provided new-employee health and safety, environmental and communities orientations and developed materials for presentations.
• Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
• Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
• Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.

• Developed and implemented real-time data interpretation and communication strategies for field investigations in underground mining operational process.
• Maintained optimal QHSE practices on every job site by implementing QHSE process.
• Developed geostatistical models base in core sampling campaigns.
• Used geological knowledge and expertise in base metal to characterize lithology and guide production teams.
• Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

• Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
• Developed key operational initiatives and services to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
• Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
• Planned and executed confined spaces works and work at heights, prepared special teams for high potential risk tasks.
• Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
• Trained and research special skills in: work in confined spaces, working at heights, hazardous and chemical protection, training and leading special task forces on risk assignment.
• Trained Safety officers, Safety Managers in specialty as: "Management and Coordination of occupational safety in construction" for Ordem dos Engenheiros RN.
• Prepared and managed project budgets to accurately track costs and expenses.
• Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
• Developed and implemented risk mitigation plan to reduce potential project delays and costs.
• Special projects: Underground Structures Survey and technical assesment - Metro do Porto / AEC Normetro, Águas de Portugal, SMAS, Indaqua, Grupo Amorim, Serviços Municipais de Lisboa, Porto, and Matosinhos.

• Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
• Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
• Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
• Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.

Projects in Angola, Malanje Province, restoring Capanda Dam concret structures.
Leading special training on underground works H&S and technical procedures.
Mediate commercial meeting between government authorities and local partnership.

• Project management of two micro tunneling projects with micro TBMs: up dn 1800 and dn 2000 in the Basque Country for the group Plazakoetxe UTE / Cavosa.
• Managemd logistics, construction and training for international teams on site, from SMCE, ACHT, Hidrossolo and Herrenknecht.
• Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
• Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
• Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
• Improved cost control through effective allocation of subcontractors and site resources.
• Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
• Coordinated plans and specifications and mitigated risks with implementation of strict safety protocols.
• Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
• Led quality assurance operations to increase efficiency and reduce project gaps.

• Developed and implemented real-time data interpretation and communication strategies for field investigations.
• Collected, reviewed and interpreted real-time and long-term geological data gleaned from urban locations for use in geothecnical reports.
• Used geological knowledge and expertise in civil construction to characterize lithology and ground suitability for buildings.
• Planned and conducted geological, geochemical and geophysical field studies and surveys by collecting samples and conducting drilling and testing programs.
• Obtained permits, planned and budgeted operations and coordinated exploration.
• Created GIS maps and figures for technical reports and press releases.
• Developed and maintained underground geologic maps and cross-sections to use in geotechnical reports.

• Junior technical advisor - Geology. Surveyor. Technical design.
  Team leader work at heights, Team leader confined space works. Project management and budget plans development.
• Collaborated closely with clients to better understand entire project scope.
• Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.

Clients: Alpvertical Lda, ACE Consórcio Metro do Porto, Realizar, Montes e Aventura, Consórcio Alqueva, Bee Plan, FEUP, Grupo Accor.

Internship in geological prospecting, mining for precious metals in the exploration of Penedono area [PT]. Geochemical prospecting work in ditches and subsequent sampling Lithogeochemistry. Geophysical prospecting work, monitoring of VLF [very low frequency] in the measurement of resistivity of the study area.

• Used aerial photographs, charts and survey results to locate and estimate probable natural gas, oil and mineral ore deposits and underground water resources.
• Planned and conducted geological, geochemical and geophysical field studies and surveys by collecting samples and conducting drilling and testing programs.
• Collected and recorded samples and data from test sites.