Charles Archer
Tarkwa
Overview
4
4
Certificate
6
6
years of professional experience
Timeline
Mine Planning Engineer- Short Term
Rabotec Mining Services
06.2024 - Current
Mine Operations Engineer
Future Global Resources Limited
08.2022 - 07.2024
National Service Person
, Future Global Resources Limited
11.2021 - 08.2022
Intern Engineer
Beniwise Ghana Limited
05.2019 - 07.2019
Senior High School - General Science
St. Augustine's College
Master of Science - Engineering Management
University of Mines And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
University of Mines And Technology
Summary
I am a result-oriented person who appreciates sportsmanship and has mastered working proficiently to solve problems and improve productivity. I am also an underground mining engineer who has experience providing thorough and calculated risk and cost assessments. Not only in collaborating with geologists and other mine support services mine development and exploitation but I am also progressive in utilizing new technology and following industry standards to deliver successful projects.
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of seven (7) in the analysis of appropriate stemming materials for effective blast.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Skills
- Deswik
- Geovia Surpac
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
- Health and safety
- Drilling and Blasting
Work History
Mine Planning Engineer- Short Term
Rabotec Mining Services
06.2024 - Current
- Develop and optimize mining plans and schedules to maximize resource extraction and minimize costs with the use of Deswik.
- Oversaw day-to-day production processes to ensure efficient and safe operations.
- Performed cost analysis and budgeting to forecast production costs and manage expenditures.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations by conducting risk assessments and enforcing safety protocols.
- Implemented environmental management practices to minimize the impact of operations.
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive daily, weekly and monthly productions reports for production meetings and presentations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to update the monthly production model with latest operational data and forecasts, ensuring operational accuracy and reliability.
- Conduct monthly reconciliations with client and other contractual companies to ensure consistency and accuracy and align financially.
- Prepare month-end accruals and reports including mining overhaul and under haul claims statistical report, mining inventory reports, environmental reports, and contractual certificates and claims.
- Produce weekly and monthly compliance reports to ensure adherence to mine plans.
- Design drilling patterns with either Deswik or Surpac software.
Mine Operations Engineer
Future Global Resources Limited
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Ensuring the safety of men and resources in compliance with Minerals and Mining (Health, Safety and Technical Regulations 2012 – LI 2182 and Explosives Regulations – LI 2177).
- Design and develop short – term and long – term mine plans that optimise resource extraction while considering safety, environmental impact and economic factors.
- Oversaw day-to-day underground operations, ensuring that production targets were met while maintaining safety and efficiency.
- Creating production schedules and sequencing plans to ensure smooth and efficient operation.
- Collaborate with engineering disciplines to integrate data and survey information into mine plans.
- Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols and regulations, conducted risk assessments, and implemented necessary safety measures to protect personnel.
- Design drilling rings and stopes for underground drilling and blasting.
- Supervises production drilling (Solo) and blasting
- Assist shift boss to monitor development headings and other underground activities.
- Follow the Shift boss and Mine Captain’s instructions.
National Service Person
, Future Global Resources Limited
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Supervised long-hole drilling and blasting.
- Design and develop short – term and long – term mine plans that optimise resource extraction while considering safety, environmental impact and economic factors.
- Designed drilling and charge plan layout with Surpac Software.
- Took readings of underground ventilation (Humidity and Temperature reading and Dust monitoring).
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new roles and responsibilities as needed throughout the service term.
- Performed any task assigned by supervisor.
- Delivered high-quality results within assigned projects, showcasing attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
Intern Engineer
Beniwise Ghana Limited
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Gained hands-on experience with various engineering tools, equipment, and materials through active participation in practical workshops.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols during all stages of project development.
- Reviewed and updated technical documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Developed strong relationships with peers and mentors, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to learning and growth.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
University of Mines And Technology
06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
University of Mines And Technology
06.2017
Senior High School - General Science
St. Augustine's College
06.2017
Certification
- Explosives Blastman Certificate of Competency, May,2014
Certificate No.: 3522
- Driving License, March, 2023 to March, 2029
DVLA, CHA-29091998-41127,
- First Aid Certificate, April, 2024 to April, 2027
St. John’s Ambulance
- Project Management Certificate, 2023
University of Mines and Technology
- Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt, 2024
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Additional Information
Mr Chanda Matipa
Technical Services Manager,
Rabotec Ghana Limited,
+233 (0) 594 832 832
chanda.matipa@rabotecgroup.com
Dr. Akyene Tetteh
Lecturer, Department of Engineering Management
University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa
P.O. Box 237, Tarkwa, Ghana, West Africa
+233 (0) 20 500 1182
atetteh@umat.edu.gh
Mr. William Anaman
Underground Development Coordinator,
Future Global Resources Limited, Ghana
+233 (0) 24 328 0932
wanaman@fgr-bp.com
Dr. Festus Kunkyin- Saadaari
Lecturer, Department of Mining, Engineering
University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa
P.O. Box 237, Tarkwa, Ghana, West Africa
+233 (0) 24 069 9535
fsaadaari@umat.edu.gh
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Elementary (A2)
Certificates And Permits
- Explosives Blastman Certificate of Competency, 05/01/14, 3522
- Driving License, 03/01/23 to 03/01/29, DVLA, CHA-29091998-41127
- First Aid Certificate, 04/01/24 to 04/01/27, St. John's Ambulance
- Project Management Certificate, 2023, University of Mines and Technology
- Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt, 2024, American Society for Quality (ASQ)
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