About the company

Founded in 2000, BRASS is a consolidated engineering company with extensive experience in multidisciplinary industrial projects (mineral process), with an emphasis in design of fluid transport systems conducted through long distance pipelines. With its own technical team of high seniority, it has been developing studies and projects for several clients in the mining segment, covering the national and international markets.

With over more than 22 years of existence, BRASS has been recording a continuous expansion of its organizacional structure and field of activity, always counting on the strategic, managerial and technical participation of its managing partners without changing its ethical and social principles.

In the last decade, BRASS has specialized in the development of pipeline systems for desalination sea water and/or sea water, over vast distances and under  high pressure requirements.

Engineering
across the globe

We share a vision of global excellence, with several international level certifications that combine the best of our human problem-solving understandings and intellectual potentials with cutting-edge technology to generate positive disruption through engineering.

BRASS Policy

Our culture of transparency encourages all interested parties to access our BRASS policy. The global policy is the principle for our subsidiaries; it gives rise to the particular policies that each country defines for its management systems.

Integrated Policy

We share with our interested parties the commitment of each BRASS subsidiary to Quality, Safety, Health at Work and the Environment.

Integrated Policy
BRASS Chile
Integrated Policy
BRASS Perú
Integrated Policy
BRASS Brazil
BRASS Engineering

our
Organization

Vision

“To serve as a leading engineering services company through innovation, safety, and environmental consciousness, committed to honesty, excellence, and reliability”

Mission

“To contribute to the sustainable development of society by promoting responsible mining that respects both communities and the environment. This will be achieved through the execution of engineering projects, services, and the development of new technologies, all conducted with the highest standards of quality, environmental respect, and safety. Furthermore, we strive to create a safe and comfortable working environment that fosters mutual respect and where the team feels challenged to utilize their full potential”.

our values

As an organization, we focus on the development and well-being of our collaborators by establishing a relationship based on trust, with open and transparent communication. We encourage participation in the consolidation of our project BRASS, responding to the needs of our clients, embracing new trends, and innovating swiftly to deliver quality solutions. We do this through an expert team, trained and open to challenges and ideas, motivated to give their best to achieve committed objectives.

Synergy

We are a great team that collaborates to achieve our organizational goals. “We know that by working together, we achieve more and better things”.

Commitment

We are committed to delivering excellent service in all areas of our organization, feeling proud and valued to be part of Project BRASS. “Where there is commitment, there is success”.

Adaptability

We seek to be at the forefront in all areas of the organization, being innovative and flexible in seeking solutions. “Innovate to progress”.

Expertise

We strive for excellence, improving and applying our knowledge and experiences in what we do, continuously learning to deliver high-quality service. “Quality is our hallmark”.

Goal Orientation

We ensure to fulfill our promises on time and as agreed, taking charge and overcoming the challenges inherent in our tasks. “We deliver on our promises”.

Integrity

We act transparently and honestly, communicating sincerely and openly, consistently aligning with our values. “We always do what is right”.

Landmarks Achievements

2000


BRASS Engineering is Founded [USA]

2000
2001


BRASS Chile is Founded

2001
2008


BRASS Brazil is Founded

2008
2012


BRASS Peru is Founded

2012
2022


BRASS LATAM is Constituted

2022

Connect with our founders

Brad Ricks

Founder – CEO Board Chairman
Senior Consultant

Licensed P.E., Chemical & Civil Engineer, M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Brigham Young University, USA. Over 45 years of experience in industrial mining pipeline projects, from pre-commissioning to start-up. Contributing author with over 20 published articles related to pipeline design, maintenance, and operation. Pipeline Systems software programmer for: various steady state calculations, transient analysis, pipeline system simulations, and leak detection.


Roy Betinol

LATAM Regional Director
Senior Consultant

Mechanical Engineer, Licenced P.E. Silliman University, Philippines. Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Over 35 years of experience across the mining industry, specialized in multiple areas in long-distance pipeline  project design, from commissioning to start-up. International consultant for emergency first-response events in pipeline operations. Lead advisor for  client relations, contract  negotiations,  internal communications and regional expaction developments.


George Shou

Asia Regional Director 
Senior Consultant

Mining Engineer, Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Arizona, USA. M.B.A. in Information Technology Management, University of Phoenix, USA. M.Sc. in Mining Engineering, Northeastern University, China. B.S. in Mining Engineering, Chungking University, China. Over 30 years managerial experience in the mining industry. Proven acumen and knowledge of pipeline design, thickened tailings, slurry and backfill processes.