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GILBERT GHANSAH

BETHEL METHODIST CHURCH

P.O. BOX 310 TARKWA, WASSA SIMPA, GHANA •

Phone: + (233-**-******* •

E-mail:acqs6p@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 28th September, 1987

Gender: Male

Nationality: Ghanaian

Marital Status: Single

Home Town: Wassa Simpa, Western region

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging career position in a highly placed industry that encourages constant learning, creativity and implementation of new ideas and emerging technology to help achieve company’s vision

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION

2009 – 2013 University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, Ghana BSc. Mineral Engineering (Second Class Upper Division) BSc. DEGREE PROJECT AND RESEARCH WORK

Determining the Quality of Borehole Water in Wassa Simpa Major studies: Analytical Chemistry, Ferrous Metallurgy, Thermodynamics, Comminution, Assaying, Process Control, Hydrometallurgy, Pyrometallurgy, Plant Design, Environmental Management and Safety, Heap Leach Technology, Computer Application, Material Science, Process Instrumentation and Control, Mineral Separation Process

2005 – 2008 St. Augustine’s College (AUGUSCO), Cape Coast General Science - West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)

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WORK EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIP

October 2013 – August 2014: Golden Star Bogoso/Prestea Ltd Job title: Graduate Metallurgist (NSP)

Responsibilities

Metallurgical laboratory test works and their analysis (particle size distribution, bottle roll leach tests, bulk density determination, flotation test, special required test works)

Instrument Calibration and repairs (pH meter, D.O meter, Pulp Density Scale)

Sampling and sample preparation (Gravimetric Analysis, SOX Profile)

Simple Titration (Free Cyanide Determination)

SAG and Ball Mill Operation

Reagent preparation and management

Determination of concentration of various elements using AAS

Monitoring metallurgical plant (CMF, CIL and BIOX) parameters for plant optimization

Basic metallurgical accounting and administration

Trained in SCADA control

Assay Laboratory

Responsibilities:

Sample Receiving and drying

Crushing and Pulverizing

Sample Fusion and Cupellation

Fire Digestion of Samples

Solution preparation for plant and Lab usage

Operation of AAS [Atomic Adsorption Spectrometer] in reading Sample grades

Operation of LECO Machine for sulphur/carbon determination Skills gained include:

Incorporating quality control and safety in an analytical and metallurgical laboratory activities

Ability to supervise a processing plant and laboratory

Ability to determine concentrations of various elements using AAS machine

Ability to work safely with or without supervisor June 2012 – August 2012 Goldfields Ghana Ltd, Tarkwa Mine Job title: Attachment (Shift Metallurgist)

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Responsibilities

Worked with the plant metallurgical team to monitor both operational and metallurgical parameters for plant optimization

Performed sampling and sample preparation for both internal and external laboratory analysis

Ensured that all reagents on the processing plant were adequately monitored and consumption optimized in accordance with the accepted standards and procedures followed

Assisted in the process control room duties (SCADA)

Writing and presentation of daily shift report to the metallurgical team June 2011 – July 2011 West Africa Mills Company Ltd (WAMCO), Sekondi- Takoradi

Job Title: Intern Production Engineer

CERTIFICATE

Ghana Red Cross Society Standard Practical First Aid February 2013 – 2015

Golden Star (Bogoso/Prestea) Limited, 2013/2014 National Service Onboarding Programme certificate in

Environmental Management System Awareness and Implementation

Safety Management System Awareness and Implementation

Emergency Response

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Ghana Institution of Engineers, GhIE – Student Member COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Qualities and Abilities: Strong desire to learn new things, Self-motivated, Ability to work in a fast pace environment and meet daily deadlines, excellent problem solving and Analytical skills

IT Competency: Strong Computer Skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet, E-mailing and Trainable in any special software

Leadership: 2012/2013 President St. Augustine’s Past Students Union and Holy Child Past Students Association (APSU- HOPSA), UMaT Chapter

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2012/2013 General Secretary Wassa Fiase Students

Union (WAFSU), UMaT Chapter

2011/2012 Hostel Representative Pentecost

Students and Associates (PENSA), UMaT Chapter

Hobbies: Love Watching and Playing Football, Reading and Music REFERENCES

Academic Company

Dr. Samuel A. Ndur Mr. Ahmed-Salim Adam

HOD/Lecturer Superintended – CIL/Desorption

Environmental Science Department Golden Star Bogoso/Prestea Ltd University of Mines and Technology P.O.Box 11

P.O. Box 237 Bogoso, Ghana

Tarkwa, Ghana Work: +233(0)244332911

Tel: +233********* Mobile: + 233(0)249945391

E-mail: acqs6p@r.postjobfree.com E-mail: acqs6p@r.postjobfree.com

Relation

Dr. J. E. Mensah

Senior Dental Surgeon (Retired)

Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital

P.O.Box 229

Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana

Tel: +233(0)274542221

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