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ISAAC OSEI-SOMIAH

Summary

Proven Geotechnical Engineer with a robust background at Minerals Commission, adept in conducting thorough inspections and enforcing compliance. Excelled in leveraging technical knowledge and safety awareness to enhance operational standards. Skilled in ArcGIS and AutoCAD and proficient in visual inspections, consistently delivering improvements and actionable solutions in high-stakes environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Inspector of Mines-Geotechnical Engineer

Minerals Commission
07.2021 - 08.2024

• Conducted inspection of open cut / underground geotechnical activities to ensure correct procedures are followed.

• Reviewed routine and ad-hoc reports submitted by Mine operators and health and safety officials, making recommendations to the operators for solutions and improvements of their operations.

• Conducted routine and ad-hoc technical and health and safety inspections of mines to enforce compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and contractual requirements.

• Carried out technical inquiries in all mine accidents/ incidents, trial of breaches of mining and explosives regulations.

• Liaised with Supervisor to visit mines and conducting investigations of incidents in collaboration where appropriate with other authorities.

Provided inputs for the preparation of inspection and incident/accident investigation reports

Geological Engineer

Goldfields Ghana Limited
08.2020 - 07.2021

• Carried out field Data Capturing for slope failure analysis

• Assisted with pipe installations for piezometric readings

• Performed Geotechnical Core logging

• Carried out geological field mapping

• Developed geological maps using ArcGIS


Geologist

Asanko Gold Mine
06.2019 - 09.2019

• Assisted Exploration and Geotechnical department with field mapping and data capturing and analysis respectively.

• Supervised process for selective mining.

• Performed ore-waste boundary demarcations.

• Conducted the monitoring of blast movement using Blast Movement Technology.

Education

Master of Science - Minerals And Mining Engineering

New Mexico Institute of Mining And Technology
Socorro, NM
05.2026

Bachelor of Science - Geological Engineering

University of Mines And Technology
Tarkwa, Ghana
07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
08.2012

Skills

Safety awareness

Technical knowledge

Visual inspections

Inspection Reporting

ArcGIS Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point

AutoCAD, Solidworks

Affiliations

  • Society of Economic Geologist • Allied Health Professional Council, Ghana. • University of Mines and Technology Alumni, Ghana. • Ghana Institute of Engineers, UMaT.

Certification

  • Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Training- July 22 -July, 26, 2024 at University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana,
  • Original Equipment Manufacturer Training Training - November 8, to November 21, 2023, Soko Aerial and Signal Training School, Burma Camp, General Headquarters, Accra, Ghana
  • Allied Health Professional Council, Medical Laboratory Scientist License, Ghana -January 2014 to date.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Assistant Inspector of Mines-Geotechnical Engineer

Minerals Commission
07.2021 - 08.2024

Geological Engineer

Goldfields Ghana Limited
08.2020 - 07.2021

Geologist

Asanko Gold Mine
06.2019 - 09.2019

Master of Science - Minerals And Mining Engineering

New Mexico Institute of Mining And Technology

Bachelor of Science - Geological Engineering

University of Mines And Technology

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
ISAAC OSEI-SOMIAH