Wagner Fortes

Experience

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  BioConsult Ambiental

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2006

  Environmental consultant

  Monitoring oceanographic campaign on board the Oceanographic Ship N. S. Conceição, in the Campos Basin, around Platform P-47 (RJ).Responsible for collecting primary data on Marine Ichthyofauna and assisting in Hydrochemical, Physical-Chemical, Benthic, Planktonic Monitoring

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  Biodinamica Engenharia e Meio Ambiente Ltda.

  Apr 2007 - Jun 2014

  • Directed licensing processes for 2,400 km of transmission lines, hydroelectric plants, and other infrastructure projects.• Developed innovative socio-environmental methodologies for critical areas.Key Accomplishments: • Reduced project costs by 5% through process innovations.• Accelerated licensing processes in environmentally sensitive regions.

  • Project Manager

    Apr 2008 - Jun 2014

  • Environmental Analyst

    Apr 2007 - Mar 2008
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  BBM Consultoria Ambiental

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  Environmental consultant

  EIA/RIMA – Expansion of the Solid Bulk Terminal and the Liquids Pier at the Port of Aratu (BA).Preparation of Environmental Diagnosis and Environmental Impact Assessment on Marine Ichthyofauna.

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  Instituto Walden

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Environmental consultant

  Management Plan for the Nilópolis Natural Park – PNN (RJ).Responsible for the field survey of the ichthyofauna in the Nilópolis Natural Park area and for the elaboration of the respective diagnosis.

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  ICF International

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

  Environmental consultant

  EIA/RIMA for Maritime Drilling Activity in Blocks BM-FZA-4 and BM-FZA-6, Foz do Amazonas Basin (AM). Elaboration of the Environmental Monitoring Program.

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  Geodata Meio Ambiente

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

  Environmental consultant

  LPS – Class II Maritime Seismic Survey carried out in the Carapeba, Garoupa, Parati-Anequim, Corvina, Marimba and Bonito-Piraúma fields, located in the Campos Basin.Responsible for the Environmental Impact Assessment on the Biotic Environment (Marine Ecosystem).

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  ArteMídia Marketing Cultural

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

  Technical consultant

  Book of Waters.Technical review.

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  Gera Consultoria e Empreendimentos Energéticos

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2010

  Environmental consultant

  Acceptance by the environmental agency of the state of Minas Gerais, regarding the technical arguments presented in the Technical Opinion, which recommended not installing a fish ladder in the Cabuy SHP, even though it is an obligation provided for in Law Nº. 12,488 (state of Minas Gerais).

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  Instituto Antroposphera

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2010

  Environmental consultant

  PBA for the Cyclone-4 Terrestrial Complex, Alcântara Launch Center (CLA), Alcântara (MA). Elaboration of the Aquatic Fauna Monitoring Program.

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  Ambientare - Soluções em Meio Ambiente

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  • Established a PMO and implemented operational improvements in project management. • Coordinated multifunctional teams, driving portfolio growth and technical integration.• Managed socio-environmental licensing for 800 km of transmission lines, renewable energy projects, and river ports.Key Accomplishments: • Achieved simultaneous licensing of multiple projects, ensuring efficient parallel management.• Increase in signed contracts and cost reduction in complex projects.

  • Director of Projects and Operations/ PMO

    Nov 2014 - Jul 2015

  • Project Manager

    Jul 2014 - Nov 2014
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  Empresas Concremat

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2016

  Project Manager

  • Managed socio-environmental licensing for 900 km of transmission lines and five substations.• Led 12 Due Diligence processes, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.Key Accomplishments: • Overcame archaeological challenges and optimized project costs.• Directed the clearance of native vegetation in sensitive areas, ensuring full legal compliance.

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  State Grid Brazil Holding S.A.

  Jun 2016 - May 2021

  • Oversaw 21,000 kilometres of transmission lines and multiple substations. • Led technical and administrative teams across six regional offices and headquarter.• Managed €25 million budget for large-scale projects in critical biomes and challenging social contexts.Key Accomplishments: • Achieved licensing for over 3,800 km of transmission lines within record timelines, ensuring full compliance.• Restructured internal teams to enhance operational efficiency across regional and headquarters operations.• Negotiated with regulators and addressed critical compliance issues, ensuring full legal compliance and eliminating penalties.• Optimized CAPEX and OPEX budgets, ensuring financial and operational sustainability. Show less

  • Environmental Manager

    Jul 2018 - May 2021

  • Environmental Deputy Manager

    Nov 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Environmental Coordinator

    Jun 2016 - Oct 2017
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  Ambiá Consultoria

  Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

  Environmental Consultant

  Eight Due Diligences (environmental and social – renewable energy) approved and delivered, comprising 31 wind farms, 358 wind turbines, eight power substations and 222.2 km of transmission lines and medium voltage networks (500kV, 230kV, 138kV, 69kV and 34.5kV), in addition to two construction sites.

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  BMP Ambiental

  Sept 2021 - Mar 2022

  Project Manager

  • Implemented project management software, improving operational efficiency

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  SHEMAR Latam Holding Ltda

  Oct 2021 - Aug 2022

  Environmental Specialist

  • Supervised socio-environmental studies and licensing for transmission lines and substations.• Integrated ESG principles into strategic projects, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and compliance with regulatory standards.Key Accomplishment:•Enabled critical progress in key projects by resolving major territorial challenges.

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  Solarig

  Aug 2022 - now

  Socio-Environmental Manager

  • Managed socio-environmental licensing for renewable energy and energy storage projects.• Developed ESG strategies aligned with international sustainability standards.• Fostered relationships with regulatory bodies, ensuring the sustainability of the project portfolio.Key Accomplishments: • Successfully obtained licenses for solar complexes and storage systems.• Enhanced portfolio sustainability through comprehensive ESG mapping.