Microsoft Excel
Alexander Sekyi
Mining Engineer
Kumasi
Summary
I am an ambitious mining engineer possessing skills in Microsoft’s word, excel, and powerpoint, problem-solving, good leadership and management, good communication, cost management, data analysis, strategic planning, quality assurance, and employee orientation. I have experience in underground gold mining, and surface granite quarry mining. I am a competent holder of the Blasting certificate of competency, Mine rescue certificate of competency, and Shift Boss certificate of competency, all acquired from the Inspectorate Division of Minerals Commission, Ghana. I am adaptable to every working environment and conditions and a very fast learner as well. The ultimate is to become a formidable engineer and a respectable authority in mining.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Mining Manager
Rekaz Stone Granite Mine
Ruwaydah
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Shift Boss (Shift Supervisor)
Asante Chirano Gold Mine Limited
Chirano
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored employees performance to keep their work and the shift running safely and smoothly.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Conducted shift inspections to evaluate operational activities and implement timely resolutions for diverse concerns.
- Applied security, safety and loss prevention strategies during shifts.
- Prepared, calibrated, and monitored production levels to achieve targets.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Conducted employees performance reviews and provided management with feedback and guidance.
- Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
- Delivered education on successful work processes and productivity strategies.
- Prepared a properly documented shift summary reports for co-supervisors and management, and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
Shift Boss (Shift Supervisor)
Underground Mining Alliance
Obuasi
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored employees performance to keep their work and the shift running safely and smoothly.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Conducted shift inspections to evaluate operational activities and implement timely resolutions for diverse concerns.
- Applied security, safety and loss prevention strategies during shifts.
- Prepared, calibrated, and monitored production levels to achieve targets.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Conducted employees performance reviews and provided management with feedback and guidance.
- Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
- Delivered successful training to more than fifty employees during my tenure, and educating on successful work processes and productivity strategies.
- Prepared a properly documented shift summary reports for co-supervisors and management, and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
Mine Rescue Brigade Man
AngloGold Ashanti-Obuasi Mine
Obuasi
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks of mine emergencies.
- Certified in the usage of the mine breathing apparatus (BG4 plus) and the mine firefighting apparatus (Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus, CABA).
- Inspected fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement.
- Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
Blast Man
Underground Mining Alliance
Obuasi
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Certified in the handling, transportation, usage and storage of mine explosives.
- Competent in both development and production operations involving explosives such as charging and blasting.
- Identified and assessed potential risks related to blasting operations and implemented mitigation measures.
- Educated personnel on safe handling and use of explosives, avoiding injuries.
- Determined suitability for blasting activities and safety of personnel and property after conducting blast site inspections.
- Supervised explosives loading operations, adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications involving blasting operations.
Service Crew Leading Hand
Underground Mining Alliance
Obuasi
02.2019 - 12.2022
- Competent in all underground mining services such as;
- Installation and removal of secondary ventilation fans,
- Extension and upgrading of ventilation ducts,
- Installation and extension of poly pipe (air, water, pump) columns,
- Installation and extension of jumbo cables and firing lines,
- Manual and mechanical installation and grouting of cable bolts, and tensioning of the cable bolts with plates and wedges,
- Set up and installation of mono tanks, and submerging and lifting of flygyt pumps from sumps and water,
- Integrated tool carrier (IT) with all kinds of attachments operator.
Mining Engineer (Trainee)
African Underground Mining Services
Obuasi
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Received thorough training in most underground disciplines such as; jumbo offsider/nipper, service crew operations, dump truck trainee, Loader trainee, drilling operations, and blasting operations.
- Championed safety and health by being the safety representative of my crew, and conveying safety concerns to and from management and my crew.
- Contributed positive ideas and suggestions to co-workers, supervisors, and management that led to increased productivity and production.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
University of Mines And Technology
Tarkwa-Ghana 09.2014 - 06.2018
Skills
Strategic and workflow planning
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of over 70 members every shift at both Underground Mining Alliance, and Asante Chirano Gold Mine Limited
- Collaborated with a team of over 100 members in the development of the “Obuasi Mine Redevelopment Project” at Underground Mining Alliance.
- Achieved upgrade in supervision skills by completing the task “train the trainer” with accuracy and efficiency at Underground Mining Alliance.
Software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Powerpoint
Certification
Shift Boss certificate of competency
Equipment and Machinery Operation Skills
I am competent and certified in the usage and operation of the following equipment;
- Integrated Tool Carrier (IT) with basket, bucket, fork, fan stage, and jib.
- Normet-Charmec (ANFO Charge Rigs).
- AEL Intelligent Blasting Emulsion Charge Rig.
- Load, Haul and Dump (Sandvik LHD 521 and LHD 623).
- Sandvik Jumbo Drill Rig.
- Light Vehicles.
Referees
Mr. Bright Duho
Underground Mine Manager
Underground Mining Alliance
Email: BDuho@umaghana.com
Tel: (+233) 556 232 007
Mr. Daniel Stephens
Underground Mine Manager
Underground Mining Alliance
Email: DStephens@umaghana.com
Tel: (+233) 244 336 627
Timeline
Mining Manager
Rekaz Stone Granite Mine
03.2023 - 06.2023
Shift Boss (Shift Supervisor)
Asante Chirano Gold Mine Limited
01.2023 - 03.2023
Shift Boss certificate of competency
12-2020
Mine Rescue certificate of competency
11-2020
Shift Boss (Shift Supervisor)
Underground Mining Alliance
09.2020 - 12.2022
Mine Rescue Brigade Man
AngloGold Ashanti-Obuasi Mine
08.2020 - 12.2022
Blasting certificate of competency
02-2020
Blast Man
Underground Mining Alliance
02.2020 - 12.2022
Driver’s License
01-2020
AECI-AEL certificate of competence (MCU 1.5T HBD)
12-2019
First Aid Aid at Work certificate
06-2019
Service Crew Leading Hand
Underground Mining Alliance
02.2019 - 12.2022
Mining Engineer (Trainee)
African Underground Mining Services
11.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
University of Mines And Technology
09.2014 - 06.2018
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