ERIC KWAKYE MANU
Accra
Summary
Seasoned Chief Mine Surveyor with a proven track record , adept in leveraging various 3D CAD software, survey equipment and exceptional team management to enhance survey precision and efficiency. In-depth knowledge in mining processes and mine safety standards. Spearheaded innovative drone surveying techniques, achieving significant cost reductions and productivity improvements. Renowned for building strong relationships and pioneering survey methods.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Mine Surveyor
Marampa Mines Ltd
Lunsar
11.2023 - Current
- Develop and oversee the execution of survey plans to support mining operations.
- Review requests of clients in management meetings and prioritize in order of importance.
- Liaise with all departments whenever survey work is required.
- Lead and manage a team of surveyors and survey assistants, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure the accurate collection of geospatial data.
- Ensure the use of accurate surveying techniques and equipment (e.g., total stations, GPS, drones, and laser scanning) to gather data critical for mine planning and operations.
- Work closely with other units such as geology, mine planning, production, and engineering to ensure the mine’s design, layout, and operational plans are aligned.
- Prepare and manage the survey department’s budget, ensuring that surveying activities are carried out within allocated financial resources.
- · Oversee the procurement and maintenance of survey equipment and technology, ensuring that the team has the tools and resources needed for efficient work.
- Monitor and control costs related to surveying activities, striving to improve operational efficiency and reduce unnecessary expenses.
- Mentor and organize training programs for survey personnel to stay updated with new surveying techniques, technologies, and safety standards
Chief Mine Surveyor
Vimetco SMHL
Moyamba District
03.2014 - 01.2023
- Managing both expat and local surveyors to run survey crews on site
- Preparing the annual budget for all survey-related operations of the mine
- Develop criteria for survey methods and procedures
- Establish & update survey controls for the entire project
- Mapping and monitoring of active pits, and tailings dams using survey drones and other equipment
- Responsible for EOM stock inventory survey for mine reconciliation and reporting
- Maintain, upgrade and initiate the purchasing of software, hardware, and equipment for the Survey function
- Develop and implement appropriate systems and standards to ensure a continuous and cost-effective provision of survey services including monitoring of mining developments and recommendations
- Review and monitor survey procedures and suggest procedural changes to reduce the risk of injury, decrease costs and improve productivity
Mine Surveyor
Vimetco Ghana Bauxite
Kumasi
11.2011 - 11.2013
- Company Overview: Kibi and Nyinahin Bauxite Project
- Mapping and GIS Database Management
- Planning, mapping and establishing of access routes to all proposed drill holes
- Setting out and pegging of proposed drill holes
- Established control stations while making maps with geodetic and engineering instruments
- Ensuring that all activities and processes in Survey are constantly reviewed in accordance with technological changes in both exploration and surveying equipment and methods
- Establishing and densification of survey control network
- Kibi and Nyinahin Bauxite Project
Mine Surveyor
African Minerals Ltd
Tonkolili
08.2009 - 07.2011
- Company Overview: Tonkolili Iron Ore Project
- Topographic surveys and updating 3D models of pits
- Pit and stockpile pickups for end-of-month volume calculations
- Ore/ waste mark outs for grade control as well as set out for designed waste dumps
- Administering survey control on site and ensuring the development of mine plans according to designs
- Setting out engineering designs for constructions and excavations
- Staking of blast blocks and geological boreholes as per request and according to survey work Instructions
- Tonkolili Iron Ore Project
Geomatic Engineer
Geotech Systems, SOKKIA GH
Accra
05.2008 - 07.2009
- Ghana Projects: All 10 regions, Topographic and Cadastral survey for preparation of cadastral map and design of utility services
- 24km pipeline survey in Akosombo for AT&V which included generating of cross sectional and longitudinal profiles along the route
- Verticality check surveys on cell sites/towers for Zain (Airtel Ghana) and MTN Ghana
- Customer support and training on the use of various survey equipment such as GPS, Total stations, Levels, etc
- Survey equipment sales and after sales training
Education
Master of Science - Mining Engineering
University of Mines And Technology
Tarkwa, Ghana06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Geomatic Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana05.2007
Skills
- ArcGIS
- Maptek PointStudio
- DJI Terra
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Global Mapper
- GEOVIA Surpac
- GEOVIA MineSched
- Agisoft Metashape
- Pix4D
- Microsoft Office Suites
- RPAS
- GPS (Sokkia, Trimble, Leica)
- Total Stations
- GNSS
- Total Station Instrumentation
- Mine Surveying
- GIS
- Team Management
- Relationship Building
- Computer Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Data Management
- Good Work Ethic
- Supervision & Leadership
- Safety and risk management
- Drone Surveying and Mapping
References
- Alex Ivanov, General Manager, Vimetco SMHL, Sierra Leone, +23299001101, a.ivanov@vimetco.ro
- Basudeb Datta, Operations Director, Marampa Mines, Sierra Leone, +919900723937, bdatta@marampamines.com
- Samuel Boachie, Mine Manager, Yanfolila Gold Mine DRC, +233 24 403 9224,
Timeline
Chief Mine Surveyor
Marampa Mines Ltd
11.2023 - Current
Chief Mine Surveyor
Vimetco SMHL
03.2014 - 01.2023
Mine Surveyor
Vimetco Ghana Bauxite
11.2011 - 11.2013
Mine Surveyor
African Minerals Ltd
08.2009 - 07.2011
Geomatic Engineer
Geotech Systems, SOKKIA GH
05.2008 - 07.2009
Master of Science - Mining Engineering
University of Mines And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Geomatic Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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