ELVIS BIMPONG
Tarkwa
Summary
Elvis Bimpong is a passionate mining engineer from the University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa and with over five (5) years' experience in drill and blast specifically (EXPLSOIVES). I am organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have worked with multinational companies such as AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Limited(Intern), AEC I Mining Explosives, Damang Goldfields and currently with AECI Mining Explosives, AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Site. I have undergone several trainings in drilling and blasting to increase my competence and professionalism. Currently I have trainings in Blasting Competency Program(BCP), Assertive Training, Electronic Blasting, Intellishot Blasting, Wipfrag Software, Split Desktop Software, SAP ECC6, Surpac, etc. I am experienced in using Digishot Plus and View Shot software in designing blast holes, optimizing blast and managing effects that arises as a result of blasting. Wipfrag software for analyzing size distribution of blasted material and interpretation of data. I am well positioned to understand the various needs of the client and provide adequate solution. As an engineer, my focus has always been to streamline projects to minimize cost and increase production.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Supervisor (Explosive Engineer)
AECI Mining Services, AngloGold Ashanti, Iduapriem
01.2024 - Current
- Use ViewShot software to design blast geometry, optimize firing rate and blast movement for customer
- Analysing blast measurement and assessing performance of product
- Training of clients and third party contractor on the use of the intellishot commander
- Managing product or implementation of projects
- Use AEL Tie UP to design blast geometry
- Improve staff awareness on safe working procedures to ensure compliance with company procedures
- Prepare reports on all areas as required to facilitate decision making process by management.
- Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
- Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
Site Supervisor (Explosive Engineer)
AECI Mining Services, Goldfields Ghana LTD., Damang Mine
12.2020 - 11.2023
- Improve Staff awareness on safe working procedures
- Facilitate internal safety audit regularly to improve, create safety awareness and attitude of the crew
- Implement and enforce all company policies, procedures and guidelines related to the work
- Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, guidelines and regulations to prevent accident and minimize risks
- Oversee the day-to-day operations at the site, ensure smooth workflow, timely completion of task and efficient use of resources.
Graduate Mining Engineer
AECI Mining Explosives, Goldfields Ghana LTD., Damang Mine
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisting Electronic and Nonel blasting
- Worked closely with the engineers to design blast geometry, optimize blast and movement of material using viewshot plus (DetNet)
- Worked closely with the magazine master to monitor and control stock to ensure compliance with regards to the explosive regulation
- Assisted in monitoring drilled holes (hole dipping), tie up of charged holes and post blast inspections.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa
06.2018
WASSCE - General Science
Ghana Secondary Technical School, Takoradi
05.2012
Skills
- Wipfrag software for fragmentation analysis
- ViewShot Software for blast designs and optimisation
- Surpac
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Driving
- Team Leadership
- Safety oversight
- Customer Relations
- Assignment Delegation
- Technical report writing
Languages
English
Asante Twi
Placesworked
- AECI Mining Explosives,Anglogold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine Site
- AECI Mining Explosives,Goldfields Ghana Limited Damang Mine Site
- Anglogold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine
Certificatesandtrainings
- Explosive Foreman Certificate of Competence (2023)
- Blasting competency programme (2021)
- Blast book (2021)
- First aid training (2021)
- Assertiveness training (2019)
- Electronic blasting certificate (2020)
- Intellishot training (2021)
- SAP ECC6 Training (2021)
- Wipfrag Software training (2020)
- Effective supervisory skills training programme (2020)
- Performance management training (2020)
- Split desktop software training (2017)
References
- Mr. Paul Armah Akwetey, Site Superintendent, AECI Mining Explosives, +233243684839
- Mr. Thomas Fiifi Freeman Amoah, Project Manager, Maxam Ghana Ltd, +233540112998
- Mr. Christopher Tannor, Technical Service Engineer, Orica Mining Services, +233247818353
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading literatures on explosives
- Playing video games
- Touring and visiting natural and serene environments
Timeline
Site Supervisor (Explosive Engineer)
AECI Mining Services, AngloGold Ashanti, Iduapriem
01.2024 - Current
Site Supervisor (Explosive Engineer)
AECI Mining Services, Goldfields Ghana LTD., Damang Mine
12.2020 - 11.2023
Graduate Mining Engineer
AECI Mining Explosives, Goldfields Ghana LTD., Damang Mine
10.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa
WASSCE - General Science
Ghana Secondary Technical School, Takoradi
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