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Namakan Camara

Turner Staffing Group
Sherman,USA
3
Languages
15
years of professional experience

Geologist offering over a decade of success in directing geological exploration, geotechnical interpretation, and drilling operations. A meticulous professional who pairs field expertise in core/RC logging and mudlogging with advanced 3D modeling capabilities. Adept at bridging the gap between field data and corporate strategy, transforming complex geological insights into clear, high-quality models that drive project prioritization and executive-level decisions.

Work History

Exploration Geologist

3 Months
Turner Staffing Group | 2026.05 - Current

Carlin project , Core logging ( exploration) NEVADA GOLD MINE / BARRICK Gold.

  • Lithological & Mineralogical Identification: Rapidly identifying rock types, mineral compositions, alteration zones, and vein structures.
  • Geotechnical Scoring (RQD & RMR): Calculating Rock Quality Designation (RQD) and determining Rock Mass Ratings (RMR) by assessing fracture frequency, joint condition, and core recovery percentages.
  • Structural Interpretation: Measuring alpha and beta angles using a goniometer to map structural orientation (faults, bedding planes, foliation) relative to the core axis.
  • Sampling Protocol & QA/QC: Standardized core cutting, quartering, photo documentation (dry vs. wet), and inserting quality control standards/blanks for assay analysis.

FIELD GEOLOGIST

2 Years 4 Months
RRC Power And Energy, LLC | 2023.11 - 2026.03
  • Prepared reports summarizing field work results for senior management review.
  • Conducted remote sensing surveys to analyze surface geology and hydrogeological conditions.
  • Provided technical advice on the development of exploration plans and drilling programs.
  • Collected and analyzed data from boreholes, outcrops, and other sources.
  • Conducted geological or geophysical studies to provide information for use in regional development, site selection, or development of public works projects.
  • Lead drilling program
  • Identified potential groundwater resources through hydrological studies and reading PZ
  • Performed field testing for mineralogical, chemical and physical properties of rock samples.
  • Developed detailed geological field maps of various terrain features and formations.

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

5 Months
RRC Power And Energy, LLC | 2023.06 - 2023.11
  • Perform field testing activities related to concrete, aggregates, and soils in an outdoor construction environment
  • Observe and document field activities.
  • Read maps, follow directions and interpret engineering and construction plans
  • Strong oral and writing skills
  • Concrete and grout Processing
  • Perform calculations, data reduction of test results
  • Inspection of reinforced steel for wind turbine foundations
  • Identify issues and problems on project sites
  • Profroll, backfill, Cut fill , rebar Inspection, Grout

SENIOR WELLSITE GEOLOGIST

9 Months
Paladin Geological Services | 2022.08 - 2023.05
  • Interpret information with regards to ROP, rotation speed, mud fluid flow rate, cutting, and pump rate
  • Interpreted gamma radiation measurements from MWD surveys to identify geologic formations
  • Applied geological principle to identify and select formation tops
  • Used gas detection systems to monitor chromatographic data

WELLSITE GEOLOGIST

3 Years 3 Months
Columbine Corporation | 2019.03 - 2022.06
  • Installed agitator in shaker and ran tube to FID in order to monitor gas in borehole
  • Prepared details description of drilling cuttings by collecting sample from shaker, by cleaning and analyzing samples under microscope and by entering observations into Mainlog and TLog
  • Used acid and precision instruments to test rocks to determine geological characteristics
  • Used gas detection systems to monitor chromatographic data
  • Interpret information with regards to rate of penetration, rotation speed, mud fluid flow rate, cutting, and pump rate
  • Applied geological principle to identify and select formation tops
  • Interpreted gamma radiation measurements from MWD surveys to identify geologic formations

EXPLORATION GEOLOGIST

1 Year 10 Months
Eurekageo | 2011.10 - 2013.08
  • Mapping of régolithes and Geochemistry at Kódiougoulé in auriferous province of Siguiri (Republic of Guinea)
  • Implementation, description, and sampling of RC drilling, Core Drilling, pits and trenches, geological mapping under license of Boutigussi in area of Kayes for SOCAF (Birimian Rocks)
  • Analyzed and interpreted geological, geochemical and geophysical information from sources such as survey data, well logs, boreholes
  • Developed and implemented real-time data interpretation and communication strategies for field investigations
  • Supervision of drilling program
  • Developed and maintained underground geologic maps and cross-sections to use in exploration

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE - Geological Engineering

Akdeniz University | Antalya, Turkey | 10.2016

MASTER OF SCIENCE - Sedimentary Basin, Resource and Paleoclimate

University of Paris Saclay | Orsay Ville, France | 01.2016

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Geological and Earth Sciences

Faculty of Science And Technology (FAST) | Mali | 07.2011

Skills

Core logging
Preparing reports
Data analysis and Correlation
Coring and Rc operation
Structural drafting
Field inspection
Engineering Activities
Geological mapping and modeling expertise
Team management
Rock Sample preparation
Mud Logging Service
Interpretation of geological maps
Sampling of concrete
aggregates
and soils
Materials Testing

LANGUAGES

English Advanced
Turkish Fluent
French Bilingual

Timeline

Exploration Geologist

Turner Staffing Group
2026.05 - CurrentRead More

FIELD GEOLOGIST

RRC Power And Energy, LLC
2023.11 - 2026.03Read More

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

RRC Power And Energy, LLC
2023.06 - 2023.11Read More

SENIOR WELLSITE GEOLOGIST

Paladin Geological Services
2022.08 - 2023.05Read More

WELLSITE GEOLOGIST

Columbine Corporation
2019.03 - 2022.06Read More

EXPLORATION GEOLOGIST

Eurekageo
2011.10 - 2013.08Read More

Faculty of Science And Technology (FAST)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE from Geological and Earth Sciences
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University of Paris Saclay

MASTER OF SCIENCE from Sedimentary Basin, Resource and Paleoclimate
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Akdeniz University

MASTER OF SCIENCE from Geological Engineering
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Namakan Camara