Civil 3D
Benjamin Prince Kojo Hagan
Civil Engineer
Takoradi,Western Region
Summary
- A Civil/Construction Engineer with over ten (10) years' experience in Civil Engineering works, project management and Surface Mine Planning activities. Constantly used international standards and methods for data collection, analysis and interpretations and trained under the supervision of expects in the fields of civil engineering, building construction, project management and mine planning disciplines. A professional engineer member of the Ghana institute of engineers. Specialized in Earthworks, Tailings Dam Design and Construction, Management and Rehabilitation, building/road construction and maintenance and have worked on TSF projects in Golden Star (Wassa) Limited, Noble Gold Bibiani Mine (Mensen Gold Mine), Endeavour Mine Nzema, AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine and AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi mine. I worked alongside and with the best consultancy firms in Africa including Knight Piesold consultancy group, SRK consulting GH and Jones and Wagener (pty). Proficient Quality Control Inspector adept at completing both destructive and non-destructive testing of materials and finished products. Versed in documentation and reporting as well as process improvements. Forthright Consultant Engineer providing accurate and concise assessments of ongoing projects and aiding in initial project design. Employ proven analytical techniques to expose weaknesses or flaws in development plans. Learned in established engineering approaches, and willing to develop completely new procedures for cutting-edge projects.
Overview
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Languages
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Certifications
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7
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Engineer
Jones and Wagener (pty) Ghana
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Jones and Wagener (pty) Ghana.
- New BIOX Tailings Storage Facility (TSF).
- Upgrading of the existing pipeline corridor and extension thereof up to the BIOX TSF.
- Lining of existing Holding Pond 1.
- Desilting and re-construction of Ponds 1A ,1B and 2.
- South TSF remedial works.
Civil Engineer
SRK Consulting
04.2017 - 01.2020
- Consulting Engineer (QA/QC) AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Green Tailings Storage Facility (GTSF)
✓ Compartments 16B to 19B raises (QA/QC supervision and reporting on the facility raises) - Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
- Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets.
- Evaluated sites to determine soil adequacy for the construction raise.
- Used MS Project to effectively track permits and change order requests.
Residence Engineer
Higher Height Investment LTD
11.2016 - 04.2017
- Projects Coordinator and manager in western Region
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Earthworks Supervisor/Civil Engineer
Orsam Ghana Limited
09.2014 - 07.2015
- Preparation of daily work schedule.
- Monitoring and controlling of project work sections including all works of the sup-contractors on site.
- Providing QA/QC assistant on site.
- Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
- Established and implemented construction schedules, methods, equipment and labor requirements, using Gantt charts and MS Project.
- Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets.
Site Supervisor
GAW Construction Limited
02.2014 - 08.2014
- Supervision of 3 Storey Hostel Facility at Amamoma, University of Cape Coast.
- Supervision of a Shuttle bus stop station at University of Cape Coast (SRC Project).
- Design of simple structures.
- Oversaw entire building turnover process, enhancing communication between all construction management to facilitate smooth completion.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
National Service and Graduate Trainee
Noble Gold Bibiani Limited
11.2011 - 07.2013
- Supervision of new Access Road from Linso to Goaso.
- Supervision of Tailings Storage Facility Construction (Quality Control and Quality Assurance).
- Daily, weekly and monthly mine production reports.
- Preparation of weekly production forecast.
- Month-end flash and production summary statistics reports.
- Organized and maintained records.
Education
MSC - Project Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
BSC - Construction Technology and Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
HND - Civil Engineering
Takoradi Polythenic
W.A. S.S.C.E - Technical Science
Mfantsipim School
Skills
Ability to undertake research
Engineering Process Design
Engineering Analysis
Technical Specification Analysis
Engineering Reviews
Budgeting
AutoCAD proficiency
Civil engineering
Construction expertise
Construction management
Additional Information
- Driving: , Valid Driving License
Affiliations
Member of the Ghana Institute of Engineer (GHiE)
Software
AutoCAD
Microsoft PC Suite
Microsoft Project
Surpac
Geoscience Slide
Certification
First Aid Certificate – St. Johns Ambulance Ghana
REFERRENCES
- Mr. John Isaac Kwofie
Country Manager & Principal
Geotechnical Engineer
SRK Consulting (Ghana) Ltd
113A Mbabanie Lane East Legon, Accra
Tel 0501260565 - Mr. Alex Mensah Hagan
General Manager
NordGold Taparko Mine
Burkina Faso
Tel 0262852115 - Mr. Abubakar Badiako
Geotechnical Superintendent
AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine - Mr. Emmanuel Adinku
Project Manager/Snr Geotechnical Engineer
Knight Piesold Ghana Limited
Accra – Ghana
Tel: 0242377083
Tarkwa - Ghana
Tel 0242920321
Timeline
Resident Engineer
Jones and Wagener (pty) Ghana
02.2020 - 01.2021
Civil Engineer
SRK Consulting
04.2017 - 01.2020
Residence Engineer
Higher Height Investment LTD
11.2016 - 04.2017
Earthworks Supervisor/Civil Engineer
Orsam Ghana Limited
09.2014 - 07.2015
Site Supervisor
GAW Construction Limited
02.2014 - 08.2014
National Service and Graduate Trainee
Noble Gold Bibiani Limited
11.2011 - 07.2013
W.A. S.S.C.E - Technical Science
Mfantsipim School
HND - Civil Engineering
Takoradi Polythenic
BSC - Construction Technology and Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
MSC - Project Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology