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Desmond Egyire Yankson

Desmond Egyire Yankson

Accra-Kanda

Summary

Highly skilled Engineering Surveyor possessing vast experience in topographic, boundary, and construction surveying. Strengths include thorough knowledge of surveying technology and software tools, data analysis skills, and strong understanding of civil engineering concepts. Previous roles showcased initiative in problem-solving and precision in project execution that significantly improved efficiency in workflow processes.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Engineering Surveyor

Swami India Ghana Ltd
Accra
02.2024 - 10.2024
  • Prepared and maintained sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed.
  • Directed and conducted surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles.
  • Recorded the results of surveys, including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features.
  • Calculated heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.
  • Prepared and supervised preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys.
  • Planned and conducted ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements.
  • Developed detailed drawings of property lines and features using AutoCAD software.
  • Coordinated findings with the work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with projects.
  • Established fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering instruments.
  • Provided technical advice on engineering projects related to surveying activities.
  • Verified accuracy of survey data by comparing with existing plans or documents.

Project Surveyor Engineer

ASPAC International, Ghana
Wenchi
10.2021 - 12.2023
  • Ensured all survey techniques adopted on the project sites are in conformity with design specifications and state survey regulatory standards.
  • Analyzed survey reports, topographical maps, and geodetic data to effectively plan and execute projects.
  • Responsible for the development of as-built district maps using AutoCAD Civil 3D and orthophotos from drone survey.
  • Responsible for the collection and transformations of spatial data between coordinate systems using ArcGIS.
  • Responsible for generation of Treated-water transmission lines shape files using ArcGIS and profiles using Civil 3D.
  • Responsible for Google Earth-ArcGIS data integration to produce digital elevation models and 2D geographically referenced maps for hydraulic analysis and roadway designs.
  • Conducted a 3 km bathymetry survey on the Tain River.
  • Conducted a bathymetry survey on a section of the Volta Lake at the location for the raw water catchment.
  • Conducted 1 km raw water pipeline ground survey from the intake site to the water treatment site using GPS equipment and Total station.
  • Conducted 13km treated water pipeline ground survey from the treatment station to the storage tank site.
  • Responsible for staking out of 1km raw water pipeline and 13km treated water pipeline alignment.
  • Responsible for the location and staking out of the intake site and the Water Treatment Plant project site boundaries using GPS units.
  • Responsible for staking out geotechnical test points for geotechnical investigation purposes.
  • Generated surface maps and detail maps for design and reference purposes.
  • Responsible for the generation and delineation of centennial flood extents from contour maps produced in Civil 3D for flood inundation analysis.
  • Responsible for the generation of profiles for hydraulic engineering analysis and design.
  • Responsible for a detailed survey of existing structures, water pipelines, and other utilities, such as telecommunication and electricity lines, to produce base maps for design purposes.
  • Coordinated on-site and through the Autodesk cloud platform with my colleagues to analyze and transform design drawings into working drawings.
  • Responsible for coordination of boundary and temporary beacons using Global Positioning units and Total Station for controlling (both horizontal and vertical alignments) all civil works on site.
  • Responsible for plotting and extraction of coordinate positions (E, N, H) from design drawings using Civil 3D for staking out purposes.
  • Responsible for setting out coordinate positions of building footings, columns, beams, etc.
  • Conduct all level works using a dumpy level.
  • Responsible for monitoring, calculation, and interpretation of earthworks volumes using Carlson Civil Suite software for effective cost estimations.
  • Deduced elevations from structural drawings and monitored reduced levels during earthworks to ensure set-out levels are within tolerance.
  • Responsible for setting out design structures at the Water Treatment Plant, Intake, and Storage Tank sites, road, and drainage alignments, and ensuring that construction conforms to technical standards and specifications.
  • Responsible for the installation of a rain gauge, with the assistance of a staff from the Ghana Meteorological Agency, at the Water Treatment Plant site.
  • Responsible for the daily observation and recording of rain occurrence using the 5-inch rain gauge apparatus.
  • Responsible for managing and monthly dissemination of rainfall records to the Client through the Project consultant.
  • Responsible for cross-checking the placement of steel reinforcement by ensuring that they are properly plumbed, truly vertical, and in the correct positions according to the structural drawings.
  • Responsible for setting out and assisting in the accurate fixing of pipe fittings/ducts before concreting for all structures at the Catchment, Water Treatment Plant sites.

Senior Surveyor Engineer

Trasacco Estate Development Company Ltd
Accra
07.2016 - 07.2021
  • Ensured survey techniques adopted on project site are in conformity with design specifications and state survey regulatory standards.
  • Created topographic maps, boundary surveys, construction staking plans, and other mapping documents.
  • Analyzed survey reports, topographical maps, and geodetic data to effectively plan and execute projects.
  • Coordinated with the architect, site engineer, and draftspersons to transform designs into working drawings.
  • Coordinated boundary and temporary beacons using GPS (Static) for controlling (both horizontal and vertical alignments) all civil works on site.
  • Carried out plotting and extracting coordinate positions from civil drawings for staking out purposes.
    Staked out the coordinate positions of building columns, beams, anchor bolts axes, etc.
  • Conducted all level works using Total Station and Auto-Level.
  • Calculated and interpreted volumes of cut (excavations) and fill in earth-works using Carlson Civil Suite software for effective cost estimations.
  • Deduced elevations from foundation drawings and monitored the levels during earthworks to ensure set-out levels are within tolerance.
  • Assisted in the design and staked out about 10km of road and associated drains, and ensured that construction complied with design specifications.
  • Supervised massive steel reinforcement placement by ensuring they are well plumbed, or truly vertical, and in correct positions according to the structural drawings.
  • Supervised road curbs laying by checking and making sure they are placed in proper alignment (both horizontal and vertical) to road edges.

Geomatic Engineer

Meks Engineering Company Ltd
Komenda
11.2014 - 06.2016
  • Coordinated survey beacons using GPS (static) which were used as points of departure (reference) for all survey works.
  • Staked out coordinate positions of building columns, plant foundations, anchor bolts axes, Molasses tank center, and cable trenches.
  • Conducted all level works using Total Station and Auto-Level.
  • Calculated and interpreted volumes of cut and fill in earthworks using Carlson Civil Suite software.
  • Conducted topographical surveys on 20 acres of land using both GPS (RTK) and South Total Station, and produced base maps which were used as reference drawings by design team.
  • Staked out centerlines, horizontal and vertical curves of roads accurately and within tolerance specified in the technical specifications.
  • Accurately conducted legal surveys (demarcation) to establish and mark legal boundaries of properties/parcels of lands.
  • Prepared site plans/layouts for construction and other purposes using AutoCAD software.

Geomatic Engineer

Zakhem Construction Ltd
02.2014 - 10.2014
  • Checked and re-coordinated KTPP gas pipeline control pillars using Topcon OS Total Station.
  • Conducted as-built surveys on installed gas pipes to be used as reference drawings, to easily and accurately relate future modification designs to them.
  • Reviewed calculations and analytical coordinate data to maintain accuracy and consistency of technical reports.
  • Set out coordinate positions of buildings and plant foundations, drains, centerline of roads, anchor bolts, fuel and water tank centers, pipe racks, and pipe trenches.
  • Re-surveyed anchor bolts to check if they are in correct positions before concrete placement.
  • Checked the vertical alignment of building walls, transformer fire walls, and water tank walls using a Total Station.
  • Staked out plate axes and plinths on plant foundations.
    Set out levels of drainage inverts, roads and building floors using Auto-Level machine.

Geomatic Engineer

A-M Surveys Company Ltd
Burkina Faso
10.2013 - 11.2013
  • Demarcation of farm lands within mining area using GPS RTK.
  • Processed field data captured using Spectrum Survey and Microsoft Excel to obtain the E, N, and H data for plotting.

Teaching Assistant

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
09.2012 - 08.2013
  • Assisted lecturers in preparing and organizing lecture notes into PowerPoint slides to be used during lectures.
  • Closely adhered to lecture plans and kept students motivated and engaged through organized tutorial and practical sessions.
  • Ensured and maintained good communicative relations with as many as 400 students from various departments, including Civil Engineering, Geomatic Engineering, Land Economy, Real Estate Development, etc., by assisting them through their courses and respective thesis works.
  • Developed effective strategies for class management by preparing and recording student attendance to lectures, providing students with up-to-date lecture materials, and organizing short quizzes during the absence of the lecturer.
  • Assisted teaching staff in invigilation and ensured students did not indulge in exam malpractices during mid-semester and end-of-semester examinations. I also ensured that students found culpable were punished.
  • Assisted lecturers in marking and recording test/exam scores into the reporting system, and filing each student separately for future evaluations or meetings by the academic board.

Geodetic Assistant (Internship)

Tema Development Corporation
06.2011 - 07.2011
  • Setting out works.
  • Demarcation of parcels of land using GPS(RTK) and Total Station.
  • GPS data processing using Spectrum survey.
  • Drawing site plans using AutoCAD.
  • Detailing and carrying out topographical surveys.

Education

BSc Geomatic Engineering -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

WASSCE -

Tema Senior High School

BECE -

Prince of Peace Presbyterian School, Tema
06.2004

Skills

  • Matlab
  • ArcGIS
  • MS Word
  • MS Excel
  • MS Power Point
  • Carlson Civil Suite
  • Openroads
  • Hy8 Culvert Design software
  • Autodesk Civil 3d
  • Total Station
  • GPS devices (RTK and Static)
  • SPSS
  • Stat graphics Centurion
  • Surpac vision
  • AutoCAD
  • Good communication skills
  • Self-motivated, competent and hardworking
  • Ability to work under pressure with little or no supervision
  • Easily adapt to changes with good interpersonal relationship
  • Propose solutions to solving problems in an organization
  • An efficient and productive team player
  • Mathematical Calculations
  • Boundary determination

Certification

Ghana Institution of Surveyors, Professional Trainee, 2017 - present

Accomplishments

  • At the end of my undergraduate program, I was among the top 5%, occupying the third position on rank out of sixty-seven (67) students who graduated in the Department of Geomatic Engineering in 2012 at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

Affiliations

  • During my 3-year Senior High School education, I functioned as a Student Representative Council representative for my class (General Science).
  • I was among the quiz team which represented my Senior High School in the National Science and Math quiz competition in 2007.
  • Served as President of Grace Pentecostal Assemblies of God church choir (09/15 - 09/18).

Hobbies and Interests

I possess an ultimate interest in improving myself daily life by exploring new things in my field and also researching to gain better understanding of challenging areas in my field of study., I was an ardent member of the Tema Senior High School choir., Reading journals and newspapers, embarking on visitations, watching and reading about football, watching movies and listening to music.

References

  • Mr Keval Pindoriya, Construction Manager, Swami India Ghana Ltd, keval@swamiindiaghanaltd.com, +233-552571775
  • Mr Chidiebere Oradiegwu, Project Manager, Aspac International, coradiegwu@aspacintl.com, +233-596503116
  • Prof. Alfred Allan Duker, Senior Lecturer, Department of Geomatic Engineering, KNUST, Ghana, Duker@itc.nl, +233-246510244
  • Mr. Kaiza Homenya, Project Manager, Trasacco Estate Development Company Ltd, +233-204686771

Timeline

Chief Engineering Surveyor

Swami India Ghana Ltd
02.2024 - 10.2024

Project Surveyor Engineer

ASPAC International, Ghana
10.2021 - 12.2023

Senior Surveyor Engineer

Trasacco Estate Development Company Ltd
07.2016 - 07.2021

Geomatic Engineer

Meks Engineering Company Ltd
11.2014 - 06.2016

Geomatic Engineer

Zakhem Construction Ltd
02.2014 - 10.2014

Geomatic Engineer

A-M Surveys Company Ltd
10.2013 - 11.2013

Teaching Assistant

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
09.2012 - 08.2013

Geodetic Assistant (Internship)

Tema Development Corporation
06.2011 - 07.2011

BSc Geomatic Engineering -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

WASSCE -

Tema Senior High School

BECE -

Prince of Peace Presbyterian School, Tema

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