DANIEL SARKWAH OWUSU
Mining Engineer | Technical Sales | Business Development | Drill & Blast Engineering
Accra,AA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Summary
Passionate about turning technical expertise into business growth, I am a Mining Engineer with proven experience in Technical Sales, Drill & Blast operations, and business development across Ghana. Over the past three years, I have combined hands-on mining knowledge with client engagement to deliver solutions that improve productivity, strengthen customer relationships, and drive commercial success. I thrive at the intersection of engineering and business. Currently pursuing an MSc in Engineering Management, I am focused on building strategies that align technical performance with long-term business value.
Work History
Product Applications Engineer
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology
09.2024 - Current
- Led over 5 drill site performance assessments and identified inefficiencies that improved penetration rates by 18%.
- Trained 20+ operators and supervisors on tool handling for Top Hammer, DTH, and Rotary rigs, resulting in a 12% increase in lifespan.
- Diagnosed fragmentation and drilling challenges, reducing unplanned downtime by 15% through tailored technical recommendations.
- Collaborated with procurement and global supply teams to maintain >95% rock tool availability across client sites, avoiding costly project delays.
- Assisted in drill tools trials, performance modeling and continuous optimization based on varying rock conditions.
Technical Sales and Support Engineer
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Worked closely with clients' drill & blast teams across 12 mining projects to optimize tool selection and blasting patterns.
- Coordinated delivery of rock tools worth $500K+ in a month, ensuring 100% availability without impacting production.
- Conducted site-based trials and proposed technical enhancements, contributing to more controlled fragmentation and reduced secondary blasting.
Graduate Mining Engineer (National Service Person)
Rocksure International
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Designed and implemented daily blast tie-ups using ShotPlus, aligning execution with mine schedules.
- Performed QA/QC for drill and blast operations and ensured compliance with HSE and explosive handling protocols.
- Improved fragmentation through analysis of drill patterns and bench conditions in collaboration with the Geotechnical team.
- Supported reconciliation reporting and data logging for powder factor optimization.
Project Researcher
University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa-Ghana
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Established strong relationships with external partners, fostering collaboration on joint research initiatives.
- Utilized various research methodologies to gather accurate and relevant information for projects.
- Presented research findings to stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects, maintaining consistent progress towards established goals while balancing competing priorities.
Education
MSc - Engineering Management
University of Mines and Technology
06.2026
BSc - Mining Engineering
University of Mines and Technology
10.2021
Skills
- Blast Design & Analysis
- ShotPlus
- Wipfrag
- Split Desktop
- Blast Videos
- Drilling Technologies
- Top Hammer
- DTH
- Rotary Rigs
- Mine Software
- Surpac
- DataMine
- MineSched
- Data Tools
- MS Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Regulatory Knowledge
- LI 2177
- LI 2182
- Duty of Care Standards
Websites
Certification
- Blast Certificate Competence Training, Ongoing, Minerals Commission
- Certified Management Professional Course, Ongoing, Graduate Institute of Management
- First Aid at Work, St. John's Ambulance Ghana
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt, ASQ
- Valid Class B Driving License, DVLA Ghana
Affiliations
- Graduate Member, West African Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (WAIMM)
- Graduate Member, Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM)
- Member, Accra Mining Network (AMN)
- Member, International Association of Engineers (IAENG)
Leadership And Attributes
- Effective team trainer and mentor
- Strong safety culture and situational risk awareness
- Analytical and process improvement mindset
- Resilient under pressure; adaptable to remote, high-volume work environments
Personal Information
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Driving License: Valid Class B Driving License - DVLA Ghana
Work Availability
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Timeline
Product Applications Engineer
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology
09.2024 - Current
Technical Sales and Support Engineer
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology
07.2023 - 08.2024
Graduate Mining Engineer (National Service Person)
Rocksure International
09.2021 - 08.2022
Project Researcher
University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa-Ghana
01.2021 - 08.2021
MSc - Engineering Management
University of Mines and Technology
BSc - Mining Engineering
University of Mines and Technology