Carlos Soliz - Consultant for environment and mineral resources

Q: Where is Carlos based?

Carlos is based in Hamburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Carlos speak?

Carlos speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate), Portuguese (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Carlos have?

Carlos has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Carlos has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months . Note that Carlos may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Carlos's latest experience?

Carlos's most recent position is Consultant for environment and mineral resources at Projekt-Consult GmbH .

Q: What companies has Carlos worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Carlos has worked for Projekt-Consult GmbH and Cooperativa Minera Aurífera Jesús del Gran Poder RL. .

Q: Which industries is Carlos most experienced in?

Carlos is most experienced in industries like Metals and Mining , Energy , and Professional Services . Carlos also has some experience in Government and Public Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Carlos most experienced in?

Carlos is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Research and Development (R&D) , and Logistics . Carlos also has some experience in Project Management , Sustainability Management , and Audit .

Q: Which industries has Carlos worked in recently?

Carlos has recently worked in industries like Metals and Mining and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Carlos worked in recently?

Carlos has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development (R&D) , Project Management , and Sustainability Management .

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025

2 years

Consultant for environment and mineral resources

Projekt-Consult GmbH

Managed internal and external HSE communication and stakeholder management with international partners, consultants, and project stakeholders, ensuring timely information flow and documented decisions.
Project coordination, including risk identification, drafting corrective action recommendations, webinars, and training sessions with international partners across Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Developed and maintained digital tools (AI/GPT-based assistants, dashboards) to improve processes.
Performed sampling campaigns of water and soil for studies on cyanide–mercury interactions in gold mining tailings, applying established protocols.
Collaborated with multicultural teams across Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, co-leading projects and conducting training sessions for miners, enhancing cross-cultural teamwork and capacity building.
Conducted all reporting, presentations, and interviews in English; carried out internal tasks in German.

Oct 2022 - Dec 2023

1 year 3 months

Working student (part-time)

Projekt-Consult GmbH

Researched and reviewed international good practices, case studies, and elaborated environmental recommendations for the report “Exploring Critical Raw Materials Potential in Ukraine Anthropogenic Waste” as part of the Ukraine Subsoil Code project, financed by the EU.
Supported the EU-Latin America Partnership on Raw Materials (MDNP) by facilitating business alliances between European and Latin American mining stakeholders.
Assisted in organizing webinars and conferences.
Conducted all reporting, presentations, and interviews in English, supporting German-speaking colleagues as needed.

Jan 2021 - Sep 2021

9 months

Independent environmental consultant

Cooperativa Minera Aurífera Jesús del Gran Poder RL.

Led environmental licensing process for a client with an eight-year unresolved case by applying complex legal and environmental analysis, successfully obtaining the license.
Prepared environmental management plans including hazard identification, waste management strategies, monitoring requirements, and operational safety considerations.
Conducted water, dust, noise and soil sampling using HSE-controlled procedures, on-site measurements, and documentation, and coordinated laboratory analyses for metal compliance.

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

1 year

Expert in Environmental Control and Prevention in Mining

General Directorate of Environment and Climate Change DGMACC of the Ministry of Environment and Water

Reviewed and controlled environmental documents (EIA, licensing in general, environmental audits, environmental closure) for mining companies.
Engaged and resolved conflicts with miners and rural communities, facilitating communication and grievance handling in challenging social environments.
Reviewed environmental monitoring reports from mining companies.
Participated in inspection and safety audit processes, including conducting a quality control audit on air pollution for the Municipality of Potosí, reviewing findings, compliance status, and corrective action requirements.
Supported regulatory oversight through documentation review, reporting, and coordination with internal units and external stakeholders.

Apr 2017 - Dec 2019

2 years 9 months

Environmental / Mining Expert

Fundación Medmin

Elaborated and quality controlled environmental prevention and control documents for mining and oil companies.
Monitored and coordinated stock and availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) and HSE materials for field activities and site work.
Elaborated mining waste management plans for small- and medium-scale mining companies.
Coordinated logistics for HSE trainings, inductions, and prevention campaigns, including participant registration, scheduling, material preparation, and documentation.
Supported small-scale mining companies (cooperatives) on the introduction of EGS standards and the compliance with environmental and social standards from the SBGI.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Metals and Mining (7.5 years), Energy (2.5 years), Professional Services (2 years), and Government and Administration (1 year).

Metals and Mining

Energy

Professional Services

Government and Administration

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Quality Assurance (4.5 years), Research and Development (4 years), Logistics (2.5 years), Project Management (2 years), Sustainability Management (1 year), and Audit (1 year).

Quality Assurance

Research and Development

Logistics

Project Management

Sustainability Management

Audit

Summary

Environmental Engineer with over 8 years of experience supporting Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) compliance, documentation management, and coordination within mining, oil and international development projects. Background in managing HSE records, inspection and audit documentation, permits, training and induction records, and compliance reporting. Experienced in supporting audits, tracking corrective actions, coordinating HSE trainings and workshops, and ensuring traceability of documentation in regulated environments. Strong organisational skills, advanced MS Office proficiency, and experience working with international stakeholders in multilingual project settings.

Skills

Hse Audits & Inspections
Environmental Compliance
Risk Assessment & Corrective Action Planning
Field Monitoring: Water, Soil, Tailings, Dust Sampling
Incident Review Support & Lessons-learned Documentation
Hse Training, Toolbox Talks & Capacity Building
Management Systems (Eia, Licensing, Closure, Audits)
Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-regional Coordination
Data Management & Reporting
Ms Office
Arcgis

Languages

Spanish

Native

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Portuguese

Elementary

Education

Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg

Master of Science, Sustainable Mining and Remediation Management · Sustainable Mining and Remediation Management · Freiberg, Germany

Escuela Militar de Ingeniería

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Where is Carlos based?

Carlos is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does Carlos speak?

Carlos speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate), Portuguese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Carlos have?

Carlos has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Carlos has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Carlos may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Carlos be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Carlos would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant for environment and mineral resources, Working student (part-time), Independent environmental consultant.

What is Carlos's latest experience?

Carlos's most recent position is Consultant for environment and mineral resources at Projekt-Consult GmbH.

What companies has Carlos worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Carlos has worked for Projekt-Consult GmbH and Cooperativa Minera Aurífera Jesús del Gran Poder RL..

Which industries is Carlos most experienced in?

Carlos is most experienced in industries like Metals and Mining, Energy, and Professional Services. Carlos also has some experience in Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas is Carlos most experienced in?

Carlos is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Research and Development (R&D), and Logistics. Carlos also has some experience in Project Management, Sustainability Management, and Audit.

Which industries has Carlos worked in recently?

Carlos has recently worked in industries like Metals and Mining and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Carlos worked in recently?

Carlos has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development (R&D), Project Management, and Sustainability Management.

What is Carlos's education?

Carlos holds a Master in Sustainable Mining and Remediation Management from Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg and a Bachelor in Environmental Engineering from Escuela Militar de Ingeniería.

What is the availability of Carlos?

Carlos is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Carlos?

Carlos's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.