Exploration Geologist
Resume:
curriculum vitae
RESUME
HAFTOM SHISHAY ASEFFA
Mob. 091*******
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Personal information
Full Name: Haftom Shishay
Sex: Male
Marital status: Married
Date of birth: 14/07/1986
Place of birth: Tigray, Ethiopia
Mobile: +251*********
E-mail: ad4p2m@r.postjobfree.com
Nationality: Ethiopian
Professional Summary
Competent Exploration and Mining Geologist with more than 13 years proven experience in conducting mineral resource exploration primarily focused on commodities such as Gold, copper, base metals (Cu-Zn-Pb) hosted in VMS deposits & Rare earth elements (REE) experience. In addition I had attained work experience as Mine Geologist in open pit mining operations & as engineering geologist in water infrastructure projects. Along the course of my career i had developed sound skills in managing exploration projects, mining development supervision and utilization of key software packages such as Q-GIS, ARC GIS and SURPAC that aid in data analysis & interpretation for target generation.
Career Background
JUN 2016 – NOV 2022: GEOLOGIST
Messebo Cement
Conducted discovery and geological exploration of varied Lithium deposits, industrial minerals through the application geological mapping, geochemical Surveying & Geophysical methods.
Planning and supervision of varied phases of diamond drilling programs on key target areas including geological, structural and geo technical logging of drill core samples.
Perform advancement of early stage exploration projects to mining stage.
Analysis and interpretation of assay results of core samples and undertaking QA-QC procedures.
Oversee and supervision of daily production tasks such as drill hole planning for blasting operations, sampling, geochemical analysis and grade control.
Preparation of short term production scheduling, long term Mine design of open pits, monitoring of daily grade control.
Providing updates on resource models to allow for short-medium term planning and determination of blend ratios.
Perform geotechnical mapping & slope stability assessments of geological formations and structures in mining areas.
Preparation of detail feasibility reports regarding the summary of detail drilling data, sub surface geometry of the deposit, proposed mining design, and preliminary operational and mining costs of the deposit.
Plotting drill hole geological data in cross sections, long sections for interpretation of sub surface geometry of the deposit.
Exploration & identification of new source of raw materials for the production of new cement products and utilization of enhanced environmental management practices.
Preparation of Mineral resource estimation, solid block and 3D modelling of mineral deposits through the application of software such as ARC GIS, MAP INFO, SURPAC & GEMCOM.
Selection of appropriate mining methods and mining equipment to extract mineral deposits.
Preparation of detail operational plan and mineral extraction plan periodically.
Compilation of detail feasibility report of mineral resource deposits, Preparation of monthly and annual reports, high quality map products using ARC GIS & Q-GIS software.
Perform environmental impact assessment & compliance of mining projects and formulating appropriate mitigation measures.
SEP 2015- May 2016: ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
Tigray Regional Water Resource Office
Perform engineering geological site investigation studies, Geological and geotechnical mapping of potential dam sites.
Conduct regional geological mapping & geotechnical mapping assisted with the analysis and interpretation of satellite imagery analysis and remote sensing data.
Perform geotechnical characteristics of geological formations in laboratory tests to obtain design information.
Conduct gravity geophysical investigation and result interpretation, satellite imagery analysis and interpretation.
Conduct hydrogeological & ground water investigation of potential sites to locate drill well sites and potential sites for the construction of dams.
Planning and supervision of diamond drilling programs to understand the subsurface geological and geotechnical formations & structures including geological & geotechnical logging.
Plotting subsurface drilling geological data in cross sections, preparation of drill hole summary report & determination of depth of excavation.
Integration of geological data with satellite image data of varying scale and topographic data in ARC GIS and Q-GIS software for the purpose of interpretation and site selection.
Preparation of geological, engineering geological, geotechnical and diamond drilling investigation reports of project sites.
Investigation of the geologic conditions of the foundations of the dam axis, depth of excavation and related study of construction sites.
Proven experience in database management and integrated interpretation of geologic, geotechnical and drilling data collected from the field in ARC GIS, MAP INFO and Global Mapper software applications.
Experience in environmental impact assessment study and environmental management systems (ISO 14001) implementation practices.
Preparation of BOQ & detail drawings using AUTO CAD, design and supervision of rural water supply systems and Water infrastructures.
MAY 2011- OCT 2014: GEOLOGIST
Harvest Mining Plc, (Canada based)
Proven experience in the prospecting, discovery and development of volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) hosting base metals like copper-zinc including precious metals, orogenic gold deposits, Cu-Au Mineral systems & Pegmatite Lithium & REE deposits.
Extensive experience in conducting grassroots exploration techniques such as regional geological mapping, regional geochemical surveying, air borne electromagnetic Survey results interpretation, gravity geophysical survey, Satellite imagery analysis for the discovery and target generation of mineral deposits.
An in-depth understanding of the mineral systems, geological & tectonic setting of the Arabian-Nubian shield and key controls of mineralization related to orogenic gold deposits, Gold rich volcanogenic massive sulfide deposits & Porphyry Cu-Au mineral systems.
Sound knowledge of exploration geochemistry, structural geology, geophysics, remote sensing, drilling data analysis and 3D modeling.
Perform integration of geological, geochemical, geophysical & satellite imagery data sets in Q-GIS, ARC GIS and MAP INFO software tools to assist rapid exploration targeting and interpretation of geological data.
Skilled in practical use of hand held Niton XRF machine for geochemical assaying of core samples, soil samples and analysis of the geochemical data for target generation.
Extensive experience in green- field mineral exploration programs and high level skills in ensuring geological database management of varied datasets.
Conduct detail geological mapping, fact mapping (1:1000-1:500 scale), detail geochemical surveying including the GIS generation of fact, interpreted maps, structural maps and detail geological physical Survey to identify and locate the mineral resource under investigation.
Planning and implementation of regional geochemical surveying and assay sample results interpretation, geo physical field investigations and results interpretation (gravity, EM, IP).
Planning local grid setup and exploration survey for locating borehole sites, planning and supervision of multiple phases of AC, RC and diamond drilling programs.
Performing geological, structural and geotechnical logging of drill core samples & undertaking core orientation surveying.
Identification of Mineralization zones & plotting drilling geological & structural data in cross sections and long sections.
Analyzing the results of drilling and other geologic information to develop geological interpretations and models.
Practical skills in target generation, target evaluation and preparation of target summary report.
Proven experience in managing & supervising large volume of mineral exploration program, managing of technical field teams consisting of geologists and drilling crew, coordination of logistical supplies, preparation of budgets and contract administration during drilling operations.
Preparation of mineral reserve estimation, detail feasibility study, 3D modeling using SURPAC & GEMCOM software.
Preliminary mine design and estimation of operational and investment Cost of near mine deposits.
Planning and conducting systematic trenching programs on identified soil geochemical anomalous targets.
Compilation and preparation of detail feasibility reports, monthly reports, prospect evaluation and annual reports of exploration works for varied targets and projects. Follow up of QA-QC procedures and sampling result analysis in selecting precious metal deposits.
Ensuring high level exploration geological database management.
Ensure a high level of safety, environmental compliance and sample QAQC.
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OCT 2007-SEP2010: ASSISTANT GEOLOGIST
Ezana Mining development Plc
Perform green field studies such as regional geological mapping, regional geochemical surveying, satellite imagery interpretation to identify prospective and potential targets of orogenic gold, porphyry Cu-Au, Volcanogenic hosted massive sulfide deposits (VMS),Lithium – Copper and pegmatite Lithium mineral systems and deposits.
Perform geochemical result analysis and interpretation to identify prospective anomalous mineral targets.
Part of the technical exploration team during the early discovery and development of two Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Deposits and generation of advanced Orogenic gold systems in the region.
Generation of prospective orogenic gold targets for detail exploration program identified through the regional geochemical, geophysical, Geological and satellite imagery analysis program.
Planning and supervision of AC, RC, diamond drilling programs including undertaking Geological logging, structural logging and geo technical logging of drill core samples, sampling and assay result analysis, geological and mineralization interpretation of drill hole results in cross sections and long sections.
Perform integration and interpretation of all available geological mapping data, geochemical, geophysical and satellite image datasets using advanced ARCGIS, Q-GIS and MAP INFO software applications.
Performing geological & structural interpretation, 3D modeling, targeting and follow up drill hole planning.
Ensuring high level geological exploration database management of varied datasets.
Preparation of preliminary mineral resource estimation, compilation of all phases of geological investigation and drilling results reports of mineral deposits and preliminary feasibility study reports.
Assist in project management, logistical assistance to field operations such as drilling programs.
Inspection of overall data quality assurance, QA-QC sample procedures and prepare progress reports, monthly and annual reports to respected managers.
Proven software skills in Q-GIS, ARC GIS, MAP INFO & GEMCOM.
Education
In 2007 G.C, I had graduated from Mekelle University with B.Sc. In Applied Geology with major courses listed below.
YEAR
QUALIFICATIONS
Major Courses
ORGANISATION
2003-2007
BSc. Applied Geology
- Mining Geology
- Economic Geology
-Exploration Geochemistry& Geophysics
- Structural Geology
- GIS
-Engineering geology
Mekelle University
Skills
Geological mapping & interpretation, exploration geochemistry & QAQC.
Drilling supervision, core sampling, logging and geophysical surveying.
Data analysis & Interpretation, geotechnical mapping
Resource estimation, Mine design, geotechnical logging and NITON XRF.
Proven software skills, Q-GIS, ARC GIS, MAP INFO & GLOBAL MAPPER.
Skilled in 3D modeling software such as SURPAC & GEMCOM.
Research Methodology skills and technical report writing.
Communication and analytical skills.
Planning, Creativity and organizational skills.
Certifications & Training
Certificate type
Certified by
Environmental management system & implementation (ISO 14001)
Ethiopian standardization agency
Targeting orogenic gold mineral deposits and VHMS mineral systems.
On job training, Harvest Mining Plc.
Geological, Geochemical and alteration characteristics of Porphyry Cu-Au Mineral deposits.
On job training, Harvest Mining Plc.
Understanding of Geological Setting and Mineral deposits in Arabian-Nubian Shield.
On job training, Harvest Mining Plc.
ARCGIS,MAPINFO SURPAC,GEMCOM & Global Mapper Software applications in Mineral exploration.
On job trainings, Harvest Mining Plc.
Research methodology
Mekelle University
First aid training
On job training by WHO
Languages
English: Fluent
Tigrigna: Fluent
Amharic: Fluent
References
Mr. Iain Groves
Exploration Geologist, Consultant, Insight Geology
Australia
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Dr. Stephen J. Gardoll
Former Senior Project Geologist @
Harvest Mining PLC
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Perth, Australia
Mr. Yonas Hadush
Research department manager
Messebo, Mekelle
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