Eric MANU
Accra
Summary
I am a multi-discipline Mine Surveyor with lots of work experience in open pit mine operations, brownfield projects, and mine development construction projects within the African sub-region.
I have a solid background in engineering, mining, and project management surveys. I am a certified drone pilot with experience coordinating survey contractors as well as the long-term usage of UAVs (Quadcopters and Fixed wing drones) for surveying in the industry.
I hold a Master of Science degree in Mining Engineering and I am well vexed in Short and Long-Term mine planning and mine production.
Specialties: A good user of a number of specialized survey and mine planning software in the profession including GEOVIA Surpac, Pix4D, Agisoft PhotoScan, Minesched, Whittle and Autocad Civil 3D.
I am also well vexed in the use of a number of survey instruments including Topcon, Trimble, Sokkia and Leica brands of GPS, Total Stations, Laser Scanners and Levels
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Mine Surveyor
Sierra Mineral Holdings (Vimetco) Sierra Leone
03.2014 - 01.2023
- Managing both expat and local surveyors to run survey crews on site
- Preparing the annual budget for all survey-related operations of the mine
- Develop criteria for survey methods and procedures.
- Maintain reliable site survey control network.
- Mapping and monitoring of active pits, and tailings dams using survey drones and other equipment
- Responsible for the establishment and integrity of all survey control networks on-site.
- Responsible for EOM stock inventory survey for mine reconciliation and reporting
- Maintain, upgrade and initiate the purchasing of software, hardware, and equipment for the Survey function.
- Develop and implement appropriate systems and standards to ensure a continuous and cost-effective provision of survey services including monitoring of mining developments and recommendations.
- Worked successfully with other departments within the mine to achieve strategic goals of the company
- Review and monitor survey procedures and suggest procedural changes to reduce the risk of injury, decrease costs and improve productivity.
- Keeping a strong focus on data integrity and data management
Mine Surveyor
Vimetco Ghana Bauxite, Kibi and Nyinahin Bauxite Project
Kumasi
11.2011 - 11.2013
- Mapping and GIS Database Management
- Planning, mapping and establishing of access routes to all proposed drill holes
- Setting out and pegging of proposed drill holes
- Established control stations while making maps with geodetic and engineering instruments.
- Ensuring that all activities and processes in Survey are constantly reviewed in accordance with technological changes in both exploration and surveying equipment and methods
- Establishing and densification of survey control network
- Provide professional leadership and technical support to the section to ensure the creation of a working environment that is conducive to employees gaining new skills and achieving their full potential by the development and implementation of effective training and mentoring programs.
Mine Surveyor
Cape Lambert Mining
Lunsar
08.2011 - 11.2011
- Setting out of drill holes for onward drilling
- Survey of drill hole collars
- Carrying out of topographic surveys within the concession
- Control network densification across the mining concession
- Longitudinal and cross-sectional survey of proposed railroad centreline to link existing AML railroad from Lunsar to Port Loko
- Carrying out compensation surveys to estimate the extent of damage to pre-existing structures with the mining concession.
Mine Surveyor
African Minerals Ltd, Tonkolili Iron Ore Project
Tonkolili
08.2009 - 07.2011
- Topographic surveys and updating 3D models of pits
- Survey and calculate all ROM and final product stockpiles
- Pit and stockpile pickups for end-of-month volume calculations
- Ore/ waste mark outs for grade control as well as set out for designed waste dumps
- Administering survey control on site and ensuring the development of mine plans according to designs
- Setting out engineering designs for constructions and excavations.
- Staking of blast blocks and geological boreholes as per request and according to survey work Instructions
- Preparation and delivery of effective reports.
- Farm surveys for compensation.
Geomatic Engineer
Geotech Systems, SOKKIA GH
- Ghana Projects: All 10 regions, Topographic and Cadastral survey for preparation of cadastral map and design of utility services
- 24km Pipeline survey in Akosombo for AT&V which included generating of cross sectional and longitudinal profiles along the route
- Verticality check surveys on cell sites/towers for Zain (Airtel Ghana) and MTN Ghana
- Data collection for UMLIS project using digital photogrammetric processes
- Customer support and training on use of various survey equipments such as GPS, Total stations, Levels etc
- Cross sectional survey along the Black Volta for Royal Housekoning Gh
- Set out and construction of high tension towers from Bamboi to Kintampo for Bui Hydroelectric Project
Education
MSc - Mining Engineering
University of Mines And Technology Tarkwa
07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Geodetic Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi,Ghana05.2007
Skills
- Commodities: Gold, Iron Ore, Bauxite
- Software: ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Global Mapper, GEOVIA Surpac, GEOVIA MineSched, Gemcom Whittle, Agisoft PhotoScan, Pix4D, Microsoft Office Suites
- Languages: English
- Equipment Used: AUVs (Drones), GPS (Sokkia, Trimble, Leica etc), Total Stations, Levels, Laser Scanners
- Total Station Instrumentation
- Geodetic Surveying
- Team Management
- Relationship Building
- Computer Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Data Management
- Good Work Ethic
- Supervision & Leadership
- Problem Resolution
References
Alex Ivanov General Manager Vimetco SMHL, Sierra Leone Cell Phone: +23299001101 Email: a.ivanov@vimetco.ro
Basudeb Datta Operations Director Marampa Mines, Sierra Leone Cell Phone:+919900723937 Email: bdatta@vimetco.ro
Emmanuel Inkoom Mine Superintendent ERG Africa Congo DRC Cell phone:+233242218792 Email: ebamfo2000@yahoo.com
Languages
English
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Accomplishments
- Establishment of Survey Control Network for SMHL Mokanji Project
- Core Team Member in conducting bankable feasibility studies for SMHL Alumina Hydrate Production Plant project.
- Introduction of Drone mapping for Tailing Dam monitoring and mining operation in SMHL
- Oversaw the successful training of local staff in the use of various survey equipment, drones and photogrammetric processing software.
- Core member of the technical team to oversee the ramp-up in SMHL direct shipment ore (DSO) production by 60%
Timeline
Chief Mine Surveyor
Sierra Mineral Holdings (Vimetco) Sierra Leone
03.2014 - 01.2023
Mine Surveyor
Vimetco Ghana Bauxite, Kibi and Nyinahin Bauxite Project
11.2011 - 11.2013
Mine Surveyor
Cape Lambert Mining
08.2011 - 11.2011
Mine Surveyor
African Minerals Ltd, Tonkolili Iron Ore Project
08.2009 - 07.2011
Geomatic Engineer
Geotech Systems, SOKKIA GH
MSc - Mining Engineering
University of Mines And Technology Tarkwa
Bachelor of Science - Geodetic Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology