Class C Training Program
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CURRICULUM VITAE; Vakpo Kofi Evans
PERSONAL DETAILS:
Nationality: Ghanaian
Cell number: +233 (245882183)
E-mail: ad03oj@r.postjobfree.com
Driver’s License: Class C
Address C/O Box M 80 Accra
FORMAL EDUCATION:
Year Institution Qualification
2016 University of Ghana, Legon Mphil, Geology
2013 University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa BSc, Geological Engineering 2000 University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa Cert. General Drilling International Assignment: Lead a delegation to Multi-Power Products Ltd, in Canada on behalf of the Government for Drill Rigs Equipment Inspection and Training Program. Research Project (MPhil, Geology)
Analysis of Groundwater Abstraction Scenarios in the Kwahu Afram Plains South District, Ghana - Application of Numerical Groundwater Flow Modeling Technique. Project Work: Bachelor of Science (BSc) Geological Engineering
Assessment Of The Sustainability Of A Borehole For A Small Town Water Supply Scheme In Mim-Kyemfre In The Kwahu Afram Plains North District, Eastern Region- Ghana.
Projects: Regional Geochemical soil sampling on Field Sheets; 1002B1, 1002A2, 1002A1 and 1002A3 all in Upper east and Upper West region of Ghana. 0700A4 and 0700c3 in Oti Region. 0703D1, 0702D3, 0603B3, 0702C3 and 0602A2 all in Ashanti and Bono Regions - Ghana. Regional Geological Mapping of Field Sheets: 0503D3 and 0502B. Other projects includes, exploration of gold, Iron Ore and Limestone deposits projects. Professional Membership: Ghana Institution of Geosciences (GhIG) Publication:
Yidana, S. M., Vakpo, E. K., Sakyi, P. A., Chegbeleh, L. P., & Akabzaa, T. M. (2019). Groundwater–lakewater interactions: an evaluation of the impacts of climate change and increased abstractions on groundwater contribution to the Volta Lake, Ghana. Environmental Earth Sciences, 78(3), 1-16.
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ertificate Courses Participated
Year Certificate Institution
2020 Data Analysis and Geological report writing GGSA. Accra 2019
Organizational Development (Functional
Efficiency)
Civil Service Training Centre, Accra
2016
Construction Safe and Sustainable Groundwater
Wells
KNUST, Kumasi
2011 Diploma Certificate in Project Management ICM, UK 2010
Computer Hardware and Networking Engineering University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa
2010
Community Animation and Training of Water and
Sanitation Development Boards
CWSA, Koforidua
2010 Safety Practices in the Mining Industry Golden Star Resource, Tarkwa 2008 Solar Water Pumping Technician Certificate Deng, Accra 2008
Data Management, Geophysical Techniques for Well
Siting and Water Quality
Desert Research Institute (DRI) from
USA
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Jun 2018 – Present Ghana Geological Survey Authority, Accra Position: Assistant Geoscientist/ Head of Drilling Unit
Coordinating, monitoring and supervising all drilling activities
Interpretation of geochemical soil data and preparation of geochemical maps
Drilling Monitoring
Drill Core logging and sampling
Locates sample points on maps, conducts preliminary field mapping and collects rocks and soil samples for testing and analysis;
Geological field mapping
Preparing and interpretation of geological maps
Geochemical soil sampling, Technical Report Writing and Data analysis. CURRICULUM VITAE; Vakpo Kofi Evans
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(April - 2018 – May 2018) Center for Development Innovations and Partnership (CDPI) Position: Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Project Officer Responsibilities
Training Hand pump Caretakers, Latrine Artisans and Water and Sanitation Committees on facility ownership management.
Supervises the design and construction/rehabilitation of water supply networks, pump installation and testing, ensuring that constructions are of the highest quality per design specifications/technical drawings.
Hydrogeological assessment for groundwater exploration
Selection of point for borehole drilling
Logging of drilling samples
Supervision of borehole drilling
Responsible for borehole drilling and construction.
(July - 2013 – August 2014) Ghana Geological Survey Authority, Koforidua- Afram Plains Limestone Project
Position: Exploration Geologist (National Service)
Geological field mapping
Preparation and interpretation of geological maps
RC and core logging
Interpretation of geochemical soil data and preparation of geochemical maps
Supervision of drilling
Database Management
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(March - 2003 – August 2009) APDO
Position: WASH Officer and Rural Water Supply Engineer Responsibilities
Water Resources Management / Monitoring
Monitor drill rig recoveries for sampling
Developing and implementing monitoring procedures and protocols for water level monitoring programme
Analysing and interpreting pump test data using Cooper – Jacob and Theis software. The monitoring system and reporting in accordance with set protocols for hazard warning
Monitor drill rig recoveries for sampling
Planning and Budgeting
Development of annual work-plans
Prepares a detail budgets
Proposal Development
Cost budgeting
Activity budgeting analysis.
Geological data collection
Planning and coordination of geological data collection according to set standards and procedures
Analysing and interpreting of geological data from core logging
Geophysical data logging, presentation and interpretation. CURRICULUM VITAE; Vakpo Kofi Evans
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Data management
Managing and manipulation of geological data
Validating and capturing geological mapping data efficiently and accurately to ensure quality at entry point
Data security control
Ensuring that data captured is stored in the correct place in the system with correct file name, daily.
Technical support for the planning, coordination and monitoring of all constructional and civil works
Evaluation and interpretation of pumping test data for aquifer characterization and detailed technical report for the effective execution of water and sanitation projects.
Data capture and validation
Technician geologist drilling operation, recording geological formation, borehole designing for installation and construction and borehole logging.
(June - 2013 – July 2012) African Queen Gold Mine Ghana Ltd (Noryem) Position: Geologist (Internship) Exploration Section
Lithological, structural and mineralization mapping of the grid/cut line
Soil sampling - Adhere to Soil sampling procedures daily
Drilling Monitoring
Drill Core logging and sampling
Adherence to sampling methodology
Adherence to QC/QA standard procedure
Perform RC data entry from field reports – drilling production.
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Personal Qualities
Evans Vakpo Kofi is a dedicated Person who is a hardworking, with integrity, honesty and cooperative and also innovative, Self-motivated and confident person with ability to work independently, and has good interpersonal relations. Certification:
I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, these data correctly describe me, my qualifications, and my experience. Date: November, 2023
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Vakpo Kofi Evans.
REFEREES
1. Prof. Michael Affam 2.Prof. Patrick Asamoah Sakyi University of Mines and Technology Department of Earth Science,
(UMaT), Tarkwa. UG, Legon.
3 Dr. Anum Solomon
Geological and Survey Authority
Accra, Ghana.
ad03oj@r.postjobfree.com
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