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What is your leadership philoso- phy and how is it reflected in your daily work? For me, I try to create a positive envi- ronment to encourage and motivate the teams I work with at all times. I like to encourage open communi- cation between all team members to discuss innovative ideas that can help improve the effectiveness, effi - ciency and budget of recycling plant designs. To this end, I usually have short meetings of about 10-15 minu - tes with my team so that they can tell me their ideas or whatever they think is appropriate. What professional profiles are you responsible for? As direct employees of FCC, most of them are profiles with technical experience in the industry, in the installation and repair of recycling equipment. On a day-to-day basis, as leader of design and construction projects, I manage teams of engi- neers subcontracted to other compa- nies, installers and building contrac- tors. Are there many positions held by women? How many? Despite the fact that there is very li- ttle female profile in this industry in the US, at FCC Environmental Ser- vices, a large number of positions of all ranks are held by women. From management positions, to tippers, to administrative, sales, mechanics, drivers, etc. I have always liked the way the company promotes both men and women equally. What is your day-to-day life like? Very entertaining. No two days are the same. Normally, the first thing I usually do is go to see the construc- tion and installation of equipment. I talk to the managers and they tell me what they are going to do on the day and we have a small meeting to make sure they are working in com- pliance with all the safety and risk procedures. Then I usually have several follow-up project meetings, visits with the rele- vant authorities to get building per- mits, checking machinery, adjusting the budget etc. Can you tell us something interes- ting about your work? One of the things I like most about my job is the opportunity to implement new technologies in our plants. The different recycling technology com - panies in the U.S. are very dispersed On the right, Andrea, with part of the Environmental Services team. Andrea Rodríguez, Engineering Manager at FCC Environmental Services, with two colleagues. nationally, so when we evaluate a new technology, I have the opportu- nity to travel around the country and see other areas, which is huge. What areas of the US do you serve? Currently, we have a presence in Florida, Texas, Nebraska, Ohio and California. The idea is to continue to expand the business wherever good opportunities present themselves. P E O P L E 27 P E O P L E