Geologist

Location:

Ghana

Posted:

June 13, 2016

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GIDEON AWATE

Date of Birth

Place of Birth

Sex

Nationality

Career

Objective

27th April, 1987

Tema

Male

Ghanaian

Highly motivated Geologist with experience working in an international mining company and want to develop my career to the highest point where my contributions become indispensable.

Education/

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION INSTITUTION ATTENDED DATE

Bachelor of Science Degree University of Ghana, 2007-2011

(Geology) (Legon)

AREA OF STUDY

Sedimentary Petrology

Exploration Geochemistry

Exploration Geophysics

Hydrogeology

Petroleum Geology

Economic Geology

Advanced Mineralogy

Senior Secondary Chemu Secondary School 2002-2005

School Certificate (Tema)

Basic Education Shai D/A J.S.S 1999-2002

Certificate Examination (Dodowa)

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Project

Undertaken

Geological Field Mapping of Aburi and its environs submitted to the University of Ghana in partial fulfillment for the award of Bachelor of Science degree in Geology.

Work

Experience

INSTITUTION DETAILS OF SCHEDULE

Seedshare Group: IKAN Special Project Site Geologist

(Small Scale Mining)

2013 - 2016

Planned programs for exploration of sites for gold.

Surveyed and mapped geologically promising sites.

Collected and recorded samples and data from test sites.

Analyzed geological data.

Ascertained extraction risks.

Prepared reports.

Monitored and controlled materials mined at site.

Performed other tasks as required.

INSTITUTION DETAILS OF SCHEDULE

Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd Grade Control Geologist

2011 - 2012

Prevented ore loss and minimized ore dilution.

Undertook core and chip logging.

Delineated and marked-out mineable core blocks.

Supervised Diamond and Reverse Circulation Drilling.

Reconciled resource models, grade control models and mining and plant feed records.

Undertook in-pit structural mapping

Prepared reports and performed other related tasks as required. 3

Voluntary

Experience

Professional

Affiliations

Other

Training

Skills

Interests

Languages

spoken

2013-Present: Volunteer, First Aid giver (Ghana Red Cross Society). 2013: Nationwide Awareness Campaign and Immunization for children under 15yrs against Rubella & Measles (Ghana Red Cross Society in conjunction with American Red Cross Society).

2012: Road Safety Instructor for school children in the Ahafo District of Ghana

(Health, Safety and Loss Prevention Department of Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd in conjunction with National Road Safety Commission of Ghana). 2001- Present: Peer Educator (World Vision International- Dangme West ADP).

Member American Association of Petroleum Engineers

Member Society of Petroleum Engineers

Undertook eight-months training course with Airtel Ghana Ltd on Customer Service Relations and Communication Skills (JULY 2014- MARCH 2015)

Knowledge in the usage of some Geological Software Programs such as Minesight, ArcGis & Map Info.

Knowledge in the usage of Microsoft Office Suites. My ability to communicate effectively, to work with little or no supervision, creative thinking, team player, multi-tasking and adapting easily to a new environment add up to some skills I possess.

Researching, Reading, Adventure and Singing.

English

Ga-Adangme

Twi

Ewe

Referees

1. Mr. John Kromoah

Administrator

School of Graduate Studies

University of Ghana, Legon

Mob#: +233*********

2. Mr. Eric Walter Engmann