Samuel Ofori Arhin
Geomatic Engineer
Dunkwa Offin,Central Region
Summary
Experienced Surveyor with over 3 years of experience in mining, exploration, Tailings Dam construction and land surveying. Expert user of GPS technology, Trimble stations, drone technology, ArcMap, Pix4D Mapper, SURPAC, GIS for large-scale topographic, engineering and photogrammetric surveys. Background in volumetric surveys for stockpiles, open pit excavation, tailings dam construction and process water pond.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Mine and Project Surveyor
Perseus Mining Ghana Limited. Edikan mine
Accra, Ghana
09.2019 - Current
- Assisted with the improvement of procedures and practices regarding survey data collection.
- Maintained the focus of the Survey Technicians by providing continuous support, guidance, and communication to ensure that the Mine Plan is achieved.
- Prioritized and assigned survey tasks to Survey Technicians.
- Followed local, regional and national guidelines for land surveying.
- Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations.
- Ensured that applicable health and safety regulations and compliance programs are implemented
- Assessed individual survey project needs and planned workflows.
- Maximized effective ore and waste movement by coordinating routine surveys with the team to measure haul roads, the mining pit and product stockpiles.
- Supervised survey projects measuring volume capacity of stockpile, blasted muck, open pit excavation and tailings containment ponds.
- Gathered, organized and modeled data for survey reports and presentations.
- Created visual presentations of topographical characteristics using QGIS and ArcGIS.
- 3D modeling of surfaces for visualization, inspection and design purposes.
- Assisted in the design and implementation of mine engineering plans for pit development.
- Delivered survey volumes to management by providing timely and accurate reports to enable effective decision-making.
- Facilitated construction of tailings dam by mapping out utility installations and establishing reference points, grades, design alignment, and elevations.
- Evaluated crew workloads and available resources to prepare schedules and equipment allocations.
- Ensured the Quality Assurance / Quality Check process on pit, waste dump, stockpile, drone, and prism surveys.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Supervised work of contracted employees to keep on task for timely completion.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Assisted in planning and updating production surveys, and ensure they are executed according to short term production planning requests, to achieve the mine’s long-term targets.
- Conducted and attended periodic safety meetings and inspections.
- Assisted the Chief Mine Surveyor in establishing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Standard Task Procedures (STP’s) and Quality Assurance/Quality Checks (QA/QC) for all survey tasks.
- Worked in collaboration with the Surveyors on detailed Mine topographical and spatial designs to reasonably predict earthwork movements and associated costs.
Mine Surveyor ( Service Personnel)
Perseus Mining Ghana Limited, Edikan mine Ghana
Accra, Ghana
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Conducted topographic surveys for design purposes.
- Conducted as-built surveys.
- Conducted infrastructure surveys.
- Conducted pit wall monitoring.
- Surveyed water level and reporting.
- Ensured all mining floors have TBM.
Mine Surveyor (Intern)
Perseus Mining Ghana Limited
Accra, Ghana
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Establishment of TBMs, daily faces pickup.
- Pick up of blast holes and end of month pit pick up.
- SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP.
- Geovia Workshop, 30th October to.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geomatic Engineering
University of mines
and technology
Skills
Time Management
Interpersonal Communication
Flexible and Adaptable
Excellent Communication
Self-Motivated
Conflict Resolution
Strong computer literacy skills – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), MS Project, Mine Planning / surveying systems – GIS and ArcGIS
Design and volume calculations
3D Visualization skills
Ability to demonstrate understanding and executing of Project works, Mine Operations and other Survey functions
Certification
Driver’s license (class B)
Affiliations
Professional Member- Ghana Institution of Surveyors
Timeline
Mine and Project Surveyor
Perseus Mining Ghana Limited. Edikan mine
09.2019 - Current
Mine Surveyor ( Service Personnel)
Perseus Mining Ghana Limited, Edikan mine Ghana
09.2018 - 09.2019
Mine Surveyor (Intern)
Perseus Mining Ghana Limited
05.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Geomatic Engineering
University of mines
and technology