ADAM PULENG RAMUSHU

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Adam Puleng Ramushu Is an Aspiring General Geological Manager and GIS Specialist holding his Master of Science in Applied Geology (Exploration Geochemistry) and his Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mining and Environmental Geology from the University of Western Cape and the University of Venda, respectively. Adam further have more than NINE (9) years’ experience working as a Geologist, Wireline Engineer, Junior Wireline Engineer, Mudlogging Geologist (Offshore) and a Junior Underground Production Geologist. Adam always believes that his hands-on experience coupled with the growing knowledge he gained during his studies and during field work prepared him to can make a solid contribution in any Geological Sciences and GIS related field. With a solid foundation in Exploration Geochemistry, Geological and Earth Sciences, Adam is always prepared to put his knowledge and abilities to deliver the best results in everything that he does, while gaining immeasurable experience and skills to advance in his career pursuit. Adam is a self-motivated, goal orientated, driven and an individual who believes in lifting and empowering others, through the knowledge he has acquired, and experiences gained overtime.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Contact : 066-***-****

E-mail address : adl4px@r.postjobfree.com

Location : Middelburg, Mpumalanga

Nationality : South African

EE : Black Male

Licence : Code 8 – (B)

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Competent in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Effective Trackless and Conventional Mining skills.

• Mature, task driven and self-motivated individual.

• Ability to meet strictly daily targets.

• Collaborative, Innovative and strong analytical skills.

• Excellent organizational, administrative, planning, and co-ordinating skills.

• Results Driven, Planning and organisational skills.

• Competent in Maptek Vulcan Software, Downhole Explorer software, SPSS21, Geochemical data analysis and interpretation, Structural mapping, Underground mapping, and Petrographic and mineralogical analysis.

• Good interpersonal and time management skills.

• Strong Leadership Potential and able to demonstrate drive, ambition, and passion for challenging work.

• Ability to work under pressure and high level of reliability.

• I can work independently and well in a team.

• Effective problem-solving skills and I can act with discretion.

[Geologist] [South 32 Coal, Wolverkrans Colliery]

[December 2018 - Present]

Duties Include:

• Design and Manage Exploration drilling.

• Develop budget for exploration drilling project.

• Staking of exploration boreholes.

• Core logging of exploration boreholes.

• Sampling and dispatching boreholes to external laboratory.

• In-pit inspections and resolving pit queries.

• Managing and co-ordinating exploration drilling and geophysical logging teams.

• Data capturing, Data interpretation and Data validation of exploration boreholes using Geobank.

• Interpretation of geophysical wireline logs and updating of the Doug wire worksheet used to generate blasting plans.

• Compile the grade control report using Deswik.

• Face sampling and stockpile sampling to verify qualities.

• Loading of laboratory analysis onto Micromine Geobank.

• Loading of exploration borehole LAS files onto Geobank.

• Dispatch of pulps and CRM for QA/QC report.

• Compiling of QA/QC report, provide feedback to the laboratory for continuous improvement to the process and the performance of the laboratory.

• Perform external lab audit for the samples sent out, that they analysed in the right way.

• Capturing of exploration boreholes on to Micromine Geobank.

• Validate wireline logging data (Calibrations and logs including their LAS file).

• Perform monthly reconciliations (Compare mined out polygons from the Survey department to the geological model).

• Minex (creating exploration boreholes and wireline cross sections).

• Compiling pit quality plans using Minex.

• Updating of borehole tracker sheet used to check against the invoice submitted by exploration drilling contractor.

[Wireline Engineer] [Wireline Africa, Downhole Geophysics]

[July 2018 – November 2018]

Duties Include:

• Calibration of logging tools (DD6, GC2, NN2).

• Geophysical tools ran: 3 Arm calliper, Dual density, Acoustic Tele Viewer, Optical Tele Viewer, Dual Neutron, Dual Resistivity, gyro, and Magnetic susceptibility.

• Ensure that the logging vehicle, SCI (System Computer Interface), winch and depth wheel is in good working order.

• Perform pin checks on logging tools to ensure that they are working properly.

• Compile monthly logging reports which will be used for invoicing the client.

• Check and test tools before leaving base.

• Training and mentoring of assistants.

• Calibrate and do pin checks on spare logging tools in the base.

• Perform vehicle radiation checks, before leaving base, at the logging site and before leaving logging site.

• Perform troubleshooting of equipment if there is a tool failure of site.

• Compile tool failure report when there is a tool failure before submitting the tool for inspection by the technician.

• Ensure that the site safety file is up to date (Issue base risk assessment, permit to work etc are signed off and updated).

[Junior Wireline Engineer] [Weatherford, UK]

[September 2015 – July 2018]

Duties Include:

• Calibration of logging tools (DD6 and GC2) monthly and after tool maintenance.

• Run DD6 and GC2 tools in exploration holes and blastholes.

• Compile LAS and Tiff files and sent to client.

• Ensure that the logging vehicle is in good working order.

• Help mine officials in developing Wireline logging Standard Operating Procedure.

• Compile and continuously revise Issue base risk assessment for Wireline logging.

• Perform monthly Radiation monitor of all the sources in the base bunker.

• Check that all the sources assigned to the various projects, site and in the bunker are accounted for.

• Compile monthly logging reports which will be used for invoicing the client.

• Calibrate and do pin checks on spare logging tools in the base.

[Mudlogging Geologist, Offshore] [Geolog International BV, SA]

[July 2013 – May 2015]

Duties Include:

• Collecting drilling samples from various depths during the ongoing drilling operations and thoroughly evaluate the samples.

• Perform various chemical tests on samples and examine samples under a microscope.

• Keep tabs on all the gas levels, check drilling lag time, geological parameters and report all questionable samples and data.

• Ensure that all equipment’s and sensors are maintained, serviced, and calibrated.

• Interpret information and give feedback to the drilling team to enhance safety and success during drilling.

• Operate and maintain real time computer-based data acquisition system which records all aspects of rig activity.

• Predict dangerous situations such as over pressurised formation.

• Perform on-site maintenance of all the sensors used.

[Junior Production Geologist] [Dwarsriver Chrome Mine]

[June 2010 – September 2012]

Duties Include:

• Perform detailed geological and structural mapping and interpretation.

• Plan and supervise underground drilling programs.

• Core logging surface exploration and underground (cover) holes.

• Updating mining plan with geological features on Bentley Micro-station.

• Manage geological database.

• Compile underground geological reports and recommendations of problematic area.

• Provide technical support to underground personnel.

• Compile weekly and monthly dilution and underground cover hole drilling.

• Construction of cover holes and performs RQD for ground conditions. EDUCATION

Institution : University of Western Cape

Qualification : MSc in Applied Geology (Exploration Geochemistry) Status : Completed

Institution : University of Venda

Qualification : BSc (Honours) in Mining and Environmental Geology Status : Completed

SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS

• Sampling and dispatching 31 surface boreholes to determine the mineability of the Platinum Group Metals within the Middle Group Chromatites at Dwarsrivier Chrome mine.

• Done the Investigation on the structural control of the LG6 chromite at Assmang Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine. (Hons. project).

• Investigated the mineablity of the scalping material within the south shaft underground workings, Dwarsrivier chrome mine.

• Worked on the Chemical and petrographic characterisation of transition boundary between th MG2 package and MG3 package at Dwarsrivier Chrome mine (M.Sc. project).

• Investigated the possibility of using blasthole wirelines to determine coal qualities, to possibly improve grade control.

• Investigated the impact that pillar implosion has on the actual yield and qualities of S2 coal.

GOALS

• To achieving my set goals and keeping myself dynamic in the changing scenario to become a General Geological Manager.

• To become an excellent Geological Specialist taking up challenging works in the mining industry with creative and diversified Projects and to be part of a Constructive and fast-Growing World.

• To make a position for myself in the competitive corporate world and contribute to achieving the goals on both professional and personal level.

• To work in an environment that challenges me to improve and constantly thrive for perfection in all the tasks allotted to me so that I cab be able to showcase my Geological Sciences skills.

VOLUNTEER WORK

During the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown period: (In my spare time)

• I volunteered to assist by tutoring grade 12 learners in my local high school.

• I was empowering other students from University as well by volunteering and tutoring them thus adding value and quality to the community and education development.

REFERENCES

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