Isaiah Adjei Tweku
Senior Driller
Accra
Summary
Safety-oriented and multi-purpose Driller (AC, DD, RC) with 16 years of experience in drilling and mining operations. Successful at closely monitoring a team of workers and inspection equipment. Adept at detail-oriented work and staying efficient for long hours in any weather condition. Have also vast experience operating heavy machinery such as Operation Rig X900, EDM 2000, UDR 200, X300, UDR 650, and UDR 740. Have competency in managing First Aid at the site. Have in a working capacity, travelled to a few countries including: Ivory Coast, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Togo.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Driller
Minerex Drilling Contractors
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods to add extra rods as hole depths increase
- Inspected equipment for safety and functionality and completed regular maintenance
- Supervised and documented drilling operations
- Maintained adequate quantities of supplies and spare parts for drilling operations
- Observed pressure gauge and moved throttles and levers to control speed of rotary tables and regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes
- Managed rig move and drilling operations.
- Developed comprehensive drilling plans that optimized resources, minimized costs, and maximized project outcomes.
Drilling Acting Supervisor
Geodrill
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals
- Coordinated employee schedules according to shift changes and availability
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
Senior Driller
Geodrill Ghana Limited
12.2017 - 12.2020
- Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods to add extra rods as hole depths increase
- Inspected equipment for safety and functionality and completed regular maintenance
- Operated and stabilized machines and drills
- Managed rig move and drilling operations
- Observed pressure gauge and moved throttles and levers to control speed of rotary tables and regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes
- Maintained adequate quantities of supplies and spare parts for drilling operations.
Driller
Geodrill Ghana Limited
02.2013 - 12.2017
- Inspected equipment for safety and functionality and completed regular maintenance
- Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods to add extra rods as hole depths increase
- Operated and stabilized machines and drills
- Operated controls to stabilize machines and position and align drills
- Observed pressure gauge and moved throttles and levers to control speed of rotary tables and regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes
- Managed rig move and drilling operations.
Trainee Driller
Geodrill Ghana Limited
02.2011 - 12.2012
- Attended training sessions and meetings to learn new information and develop personal skills
- Developed essential skills and techniques through diligent practice
- Worked alongside senior team members to learn related job tasks and roles
- Asked questions about tasks to learn techniques and how to operate without supervision
- Worked with senior personnel to troubleshoot and diagnose issues with equipment.
Driller Offsider
Geodrill Ghana Limited
10.2007 - 10.2010
- Secured merchandise, avoiding damage during transportation
- Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents
- Determined most expedient trip by mapping out driving routes ahead of time
- Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods to add extra rods as hole depths increase
- Inspected equipment for safety and functionality and completed regular maintenance.
Education
W.A.S.S.C.E -
Adankwaman Community Day Secondary Sschool
Adansi-Darmang 01.1989 - 07.1991
Skills
Drilling Rig Operation
Team leadership and supervision
Formation Evaluation
References
Mr. Isaac Abu, Site Manager- Geodrill Ghana Limited, +233244781532
Certification
Licensed [Certificate of Competence] Minerals Commission of Ghana, 2022.
Timeline
Senior Driller
Minerex Drilling Contractors
03.2023 - 05.2024
Drilling Acting Supervisor
Geodrill
12.2020 - 12.2021
Senior Driller
Geodrill Ghana Limited
12.2017 - 12.2020
Driller
Geodrill Ghana Limited
02.2013 - 12.2017
Trainee Driller
Geodrill Ghana Limited
02.2011 - 12.2012
Driller Offsider
Geodrill Ghana Limited
10.2007 - 10.2010
W.A.S.S.C.E -
Adankwaman Community Day Secondary Sschool
01.1989 - 07.1991
Licensed [Certificate of Competence] Minerals Commission of Ghana, 2022.
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