Kwaku Owusu-Ansah
Lively,Ontario
Summary
Bright geologist with over 13 years of experience in the mineral resources industry. Motivated, evidence-based thinker to prioritize projects while developing high-quality geospatial models for reporting and to aid decision-making. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior GIS Geologist
SEMS Exploration Services Ltd.
07.2016 - 09.2023
- Supervised and executed creation and interpretation of static and web-based maps (2D & 3D geological, geochemical, geophysical, regolith, topographic, drill hole sections and plans)
- Compiled geological models, and generated block models and mineral resource estimates
- Conducted geological field and open pit mapping
- Provided MapInfo Pro/ Discover/ Discover 3D Training and Technical Support
- Managed geological & GIS databases (Generation, Analysis, and Visualization)
- Conducted and supervised drone (UAV) survey and data processing for high-accuracy DTMs, DSMs, and Orthophotos
- Compiled spatial data from various sources, both public and private (Satellite imagery, vector, and raster datasets) to support geospatial projects
- Compiled professional maps using Adobe Illustrator and MAPublisher plug-in, which have been globally distributed at annual mining conferences as well as in Global Business Report's (GBR) annual Mining in Africa Country Investment Guide (MACIG)
Exploration Geologist
SEMS Exploration Services Ltd
02.2011 - 06.2015
- Involved in the creation and interpretation of geological, geochemical, geophysical, regolith, topographic maps, drill hole/trench sections, and plans
- Supervised RC and diamond drill programs
- Conducted lithological, structural, and geotechnical logging, and sampling of diamond core
- Supervised geology technicians while completing geochemical surveys and geological mapping over the course of the project.
- Used geological knowledge and expertise in conducting open pit geological mapping
- Analyzed and interpreted geological, geochemical and geophysical information from sources such as survey data, well logs, boreholes and aerial photos.
Geologist
Geological Management Consultancy Limited
11.2009 - 01.2011
- Conducted Induced Polarization (IP) and Very Low Frequency (VLF) Electromagnetic (EM) Geophysical surveys, data processing and interpretation
- Completed geological mapping and geochemical surveys, and pit and trench mapping and sampling to help determine priority exploration targets
Development/ Exploration Geologist
Newmont Ghana Gold Limited
10.2008 - 08.2009
- Conducted lithological and geotechnical logging and sampling of RC chips and diamond core
- Involved in supervising and RC and diamond drilling programs
- Trained in geological modeling and drill hole planning Generation of long sections for interpretation and drill hole targeting
- Organised daily safety meeting schedules, technicians’ and casuals’ timesheets and rosters
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana06.2008
Skills
- MapInfo Professional, Datamine Discover, Discover 3D
- ESRI ArcGIS Software
- QGIS
- Datamine Studio RM
- Leapfrog Geo
- Pix4DMapper, Pix4Dmatic, Pix4Dsurvey
- Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables), Access
- Adobe Illustrator
- Excellent computer software and hardware skills
- Strong willingness to continuously learn new skills and techniques
- Ability to thrive in challenging environments and can work well under pressure
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Dedicated team member
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, community, and environment
Accomplishments
Mineralium Deposita
Affiliations
- Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM)
- West African Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (WAIMM)
Certification
- Spatial Data Science: The New Frontier in Analytics, Esri - November 2022
- Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS), IBM through Coursera - August 2022
- SQL for Data Science, University of California, Davis through Coursera - (June 2022)
- DeltaQuad Pro Pilot Certificate, DeltaQuad - March 2022
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Pilot Training (Flight and Data Processing), University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana - November 2021
- Spatial Analysis and Satellite Imagery in a GIS, University of Toronto, Canada through Coursera - November 2020
- GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design, University of Toronto, Canada through Coursera - November 2020
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Senior GIS Geologist
SEMS Exploration Services Ltd.
07.2016 - 09.2023
Exploration Geologist
SEMS Exploration Services Ltd
02.2011 - 06.2015
Geologist
Geological Management Consultancy Limited
11.2009 - 01.2011
Development/ Exploration Geologist
Newmont Ghana Gold Limited
10.2008 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Ghana
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