BENJAMIN ASANTE OPPONG AHENKAN
KUMASI
Summary
I am a young and energetic Geomatic engineer. I am very enthusiastic about my profession with ten (10) years of experience in engineering surveying. My areas of expertise include Land Surveying (Cadastral and Topographical survey), civil works, mapping and report writing, etc. I possess all of the following qualities dynamic, open minded, good communication skills, creative problem solving and many more. I am a fast leaner and I am able to adjust to situations at a very faster rate. I am a very good team player and team goals are always my priority.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Geodetic Engineer
Aspac International
04.2024 - Current
- In charge of all survey works and the entire survey team.
- Conducting topographic surveys of the catchment site, treatment plant and also the entire 96km of distribution network as well as the storage site setting out the positions of structures.
- Made detailed topographic maps of various towns depicting the position of relevant structure before placing the pipeline.
- Supervising excavations to their specified depths as specified in the design.
- Setting out the alignment for the raw water line and the treated water main line from the treatment plant to the storage site.
- Staked out and supervised the construction of both the elevated storage tank and the ground tank.
- Staked out and supervised the construction of numerous chambers.
- Picked points and made as built drawings to be submitted to the client (GWCL).
- Staked out and supervise the cutting of various areas on the for roads and landscaping.
- I also picked points on pipelines where changes were made due to conditions on the ground and made as built drawings and also converted these CAD drawings to SHAPEFILES and then KMZ layers for the client.
Grumah Twins limited
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Setting out the dam axis and also supervised the clearing of the entire site
- Pegged out the toes of the dam at specified chainages to ensure fuel less wastage in fuel usage.
- Marked the width of the key trench and supervised its excavation
- Pegged out the toe of dam walls according to the wall height as specified in the drawing
- Picked points for a topo map of the irrigable area
Geomatic Engineer
Universal Hospital Group (UHG)
Anyinam
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Heads the survey team
- Picked points and generated topographical maps to depict the true nature of the terrain for the structural engineers and architects to aid in placing structures
- Staking out of the foundation plan to be visualized by the entire team and the management
- Marking individual grid lines and staking out column position as it were in design.
- Supervised excavations to their required depth as specified in the design
- Marked the position for column mats and center of columns to aid the steel fixers to plant starter bars.
- Marked concrete levels for masons and ensured those marks were respected
- Marked slab levels and supervised the casting to eliminate undulating surfaces.
- Marked actual position of columns on slab to guide steel fixers lap starter bars to the required height as prescribed in the design
- Marked block works, window and door positions to their specified dimensions.
- Setting out external work i.e. roads, grass cover, drainage systems etc.
- Supervised the cutting of for these areas and also computed the total volume of material cut.
Geomatic engineer
KNAPO construction limited
Kenyasi town
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Worked as the engineer and the surveyor on the project
- Worked in conjunction with DUR to determine the best ratio for the concrete works
- Run levels and computed volumes
- Supervise the day-to-day activities on site
Geomatic Engineer
Ghana Infrastructure Company (GIC)
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked on two projects simultaneously as the only geomatic engineer in the company
- The first project was GHA 11km road project from Asonomaso Nkwanta joining the main Juaben -Effiduase highway.
- The second project was a DUR 67km road project for Ejisu Onwe and its neighboring towns.
- Worked as the engineer and the surveyor on the project
- Setting out road centerline total station and also redesigns with Autocad sections where there were complications to suit the already built up area.
- Run levels, reduce levels and also compute volumes both on excel and civil 3D.
- Supervised and also did excavations for eleven (11) concrete gangs.
- Training a couple of young surveyors.
- Preparing progress of works report for the consultants and DUR Kumasi.
Geomatic Engineer
Asabea Engineering Limited
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Picked a points for topographic survey for the entire 16km assisted the design team in the placing of the center line.
- Performed the setting out and advised on where revisions were necessary.
- Supervised the formation of the individual sections of the entire stretch.
- Did excavations for the construction of U-drains
- Positioned culverts as designed and made adjustments to the ones which needed.
- Run closed loop levels at various stages the road of construction
- Did measurements for computations of concrete volume and also for payment of subcontractors.
- Prepared monthly, weekly and daily work schedules and writing reports for the said periods.
Geomatic Engineer
Okai Quaye Consultancy
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Picked details and made designs using Autocad software
- Setting out designs
- Alignment and calculations for U drain excavations
- Setting out culvert positions and giving levels for excavation
- Worked as a secretary by arranging files and documents in the office
- Monitored the work of different contractors and issued instructions as to what they should do.
- Setting out building plans and columns with Total station (Tremble)
Geomatic Engineer
My Turn Construction Company
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Played the role of an assistant surveyor on the project augmenting the lead surveyor in setting out designs.
- Performed setting out of road centers points using the total station (sokkia)
- Run closed loop levels to check the bench marks on the project
- Wrote the chainages as prescribed in the design for easy identification and discussions.
Ghana Highway Authority (GHA)
09.2014 - 07.2015
Education
BSc - Geomatic Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, AshantiWASSCE - West African Secondary School Certificate Examination
Asanteman Senior High School
Kumasi, AshantiSkills
- Autodesk/AutoCAD software
- Civil 3D
- Microsoft office tools
- Handling Total station
- Handling RTK
- Reading and interpreting civil drawings
- Setting out
- ArcGIS data management and sorting
- Aerial survey with drones
- Volume calculations with both excel and Civil 3D
- Mine planning and design software (Geovia Surpac, ARCGIS)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/15/90
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Mr A. B. Agyemang, Lecturer, Dept. Of Geomatic engineering, KNUST, 0262 539799
- Mr Mayeem Abraham, Regional surveyor, GHA, Upper East Region, 0205-746948
- Mr Elorm G., Regional surveyor, GHA, Ashanti Region, 0277778402
- Surv. Ing Raheem, Lands Commission, Kumasi, 0504-573875
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing football
- Listening to music
- Going out
Sex
male
National Service
Ghana Highway Authority (GHA), 09/01/14, 07/31/15, Survey and Design Department
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Geodetic Engineer
Aspac International
04.2024 - Current
Grumah Twins limited
01.2024 - 03.2024
Geomatic Engineer
Universal Hospital Group (UHG)
10.2022 - 11.2023
Geomatic engineer
KNAPO construction limited
07.2022 - 09.2022
Geomatic Engineer
Ghana Infrastructure Company (GIC)
01.2021 - 05.2022
Geomatic Engineer
Asabea Engineering Limited
09.2019 - 01.2021
Geomatic Engineer
Okai Quaye Consultancy
03.2017 - 02.2019
Geomatic Engineer
My Turn Construction Company
10.2015 - 01.2017
Ghana Highway Authority (GHA)
09.2014 - 07.2015
BSc - Geomatic Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
WASSCE - West African Secondary School Certificate Examination
Asanteman Senior High School