MELVIN OWUSU ADDAI
Accra,Ghana
Summary
A promising, highly driven and hardworking individual, seeking the opportunity to utilize abilities obtained from practical experience in the mining industry, to deliver exceptional results. Always ready to take on responsibilities and challenges to help the company achieve its goals in addition to honing my skills. Always ready to learn, unlearn and relearn. Dependable Assistant Geologist with comprehensive understanding of geological data interpretation and field mapping. Possess strong skills in mineral exploration, geochemical sampling, and report writing. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while also making significant contributions in previous roles. Proven commitment to staying updated on advancements within geological science.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSISTANT GEOLOGIST
MINECON RESOURCES AND SERVICES LIMITED
Obuasi
08.2024 - Current
- As part of the on-field geologist team, we handled the different stages of gold exploration, core drilling, resource modeling and mine design of a concession located in Obuasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana
- Executed field surveys to collect geological data, including attitudes, rock and soil samples using various techniques
- Participated in drilling operations and core logging, ensuring accurate reading of geological information
- Assisted in analyzing geological data and creating detailed maps and 3D models of surface and subsurface features using ArcGIS and Leapfrog Geo
- Assisted in the preparation of technical reports and presentations
- Prepared maps, charts and graphs to illustrate complex geologic features.
JUNIOR GEOLOGIST (National Service Personnel)
GHANA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY AUTHORITY
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Company Overview: This institution is where all Ghana’s geological data is recorded, including mineral resources and topography
- GGSA advises, promotes, research on geoscientific issues concerning mineral resources, groundwater, environment, geo-hazards and land use
- Assisted with a range of specialist equipment such as the Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS) and the X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD) in analyzing the components and nature of rock, soil and mineral samples
- Prepared samples by crushing, pulverizing, drying and making them into pellets for analysis by above equipment
- Analyzed and interpreted a variety of mineral data found from geochemical tests and analyses and provided the necessary feedback to clients
- Mapped specific geochemical areas for research and analysis using ArcGIS, for instance, the Ejisu District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana for the occurrence of gold
- This institution is where all Ghana’s geological data is recorded, including mineral resources and topography
- GGSA advises, promotes, research on geoscientific issues concerning mineral resources, groundwater, environment, geo-hazards and land use
JUNIOR GEOLOGIST (Intern)
MINERALS COMMISSION
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: This institution formulates recommendations for national policy for exploration and exploitation of mineral resources
- Mining licenses and leases are issued here
- Research and quarterly inspections are conducted to maintain the standards and regulations for exploitation of minerals
- Conducted research, analyzed problems and worked with the inspectorate division to develop solutions relating to mineral extraction as well as exports of minerals
- Filing of small scale and large-scale license applications and related documents such as quarterly reports from mining companies like Anglogold Ashanti, Newmont Ghana and Goldfields mines
- Interacted with clients to provide necessary information pertaining to their concessions or the geology of a particular region
- This institution formulates recommendations for national policy for exploration and exploitation of mineral resources
- Mining licenses and leases are issued here
- Research and quarterly inspections are conducted to maintain the standards and regulations for exploitation of minerals
Education
BSc - Geological Engineering
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KNUST)
Ghana10.2022
General Science -
PRESBYTERIAN BOYS SENIOR HIGH
Ghana05.2018
Skills
- Geological Mapping
- Field Surveys
- 3D Geological Modelling
- Organizing and Analyzing Geological Data
- Laboratory Testing
- Report Writing
- Core logging
- Geochemical sampling
- Software (ArcGIS, Leapfrog Geo, Rocslide 3D, Microsoft Office)
References
References available upon request.
Education
Ghana,Ghana
Contact
Accra ZH
Languages
- English
- Akan
Timeline
ASSISTANT GEOLOGIST
MINECON RESOURCES AND SERVICES LIMITED
08.2024 - Current
JUNIOR GEOLOGIST (National Service Personnel)
GHANA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY AUTHORITY
11.2022 - 02.2024
JUNIOR GEOLOGIST (Intern)
MINERALS COMMISSION
10.2021 - 02.2022
BSc - Geological Engineering
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KNUST)
General Science -
PRESBYTERIAN BOYS SENIOR HIGH
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