Francisco Lima

Francisco Lima is a seasoned engineering and project management professional with extensive experience in the construction and mining sectors. Current position as Project Superintendent at BHP focuses on port maintenance, while previous roles include Lead Reliability Engineer and Project Lead at BHP and Vale, respectively. Notably, Francisco managed a $1 billion logistics expansion project in Brazil and contributed to maintenance and reliability improvements across fixed plant assets. Educational background includes a Master of Science in Mineral and Energy Economics and an MBA in Project Management from Curtin University and Fundação Getulio Vargas, complemented by a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo. Experience at Curtin University as a sessional academic reinforces expertise in construction plant and equipment, and infrastructure construction.