Brian J. Kamoga
Dar es salaam
Summary
Brian is an experienced and well-rounded engineering geologist. Brian has been involved in numerous projects over a wide range of geotechnical conditions and a broad spectrum of infrastructure developments, including ground investigation of proposed road and bridge foundations, cutting stability assessments, railway lines, and dams, identifying and analysing of the suitability and available quantities of required quarry sites and recently east Africa crude oil pipeline project and other related projects. He has been involved in various geological studies, including greenstone-hosted gold exploration and sediment-hosted Uranium exploration programs in Tanzania. He has considerable experience in designing geotechnical investigations, utilising multiple techniques, including geological mapping, soil/rock profiling, core logging, chip logging, sampling for laboratory testing, percolation testing, rock mass ratings, Dynamic Cone Penetrometer testing, seismic refraction, electrical resistivity surveys and SPT, to meet the design requirements and specifications for each site, taking into account the anticipated geotechnical conditions. Furthermore, Brian is experienced in analyzing geological and geotechnical data and compiling the results into accurate, concise reports for design purposes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Lecturer-Geology/Hydrogeology
Water Institute (WI)
Dar es salaam
11.2024 - Current
- To teach up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor's Degree)
- To conduct tutorials and practical exercises for students
- To prepare learning resources
- To conduct research and innovation activities
- To carry out consultancy and community/outreach services
Project Geoscientist
Gladiator Resources (Zeus)
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: Uranium Exploration Project
- Supervise drilling at the rig filling out contractor timesheet
- Control rig moves, setup, make sure the targets set by the exploration manager are achieved
- Make sure the drill specs for different purposes are compliant with the scope of work
- Make sure all HSE standards are maintained at the drill site, during transport and camp
- Perform core recovery logs
- Perform well logs for Natural Gamma Ray (in rod) and Resistivity (open hole)
- Perform piezometric records
- When the rig is on maintenance, contribute to geology department duties (core logging, sampling, etc.)
- Check and record collar (pre and post-DGPS)
- Contribute to end-of-campaign duties within the geology department (sampling, last dispatch, etc.)
- Supervise drilling at the rig, filling out contractor timesheet
- Perform core recovery logs
- Produce exportable Las and text files for Gamma Ray and Resistivity logs saved in the company database by company data management policy
- Write short reports to the senior geologist and exploration manager on well logs performance, troubleshoots, etc
- Produce piezometric records on all the drill holes
- Contribute to the redaction of the weekly report to the board director
- During drilling programme preparation, contribute logistics, inventories, hardware shopping in town and geology and make sure the well logging vehicle is properly equipped for the campaign
- Uranium Exploration Project
Assistant Party Manager
Africa Geophysical Services Ltd
11.2021 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: 2D&3D Land/Marine Seismic Surveys
- Involved in 2D & 3D Seismic Surveys at various potential basins in Tanzania
- Enhanced client satisfaction by efficiently managing party operations and addressing concerns promptly
- Streamlined planning process for better organization and smoother execution of parties
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of supplies, maintaining high-quality standards
- Mentored junior staff members, promoting teamwork and enhancing overall performance
- Maximized client retention by providing exceptional service and personalized attention to detail
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring cost control measures were in place for successful events
- Developed strong client relationships, fostering trust and loyalty for repeat business opportunities
- Increased efficiency by creating detailed event timelines and delegating tasks appropriately among team members
- Evaluated post-event feedback from clients, making necessary adjustments to improve future experiences
- 2D&3D Land/Marine Seismic Surveys
Engineering Geologist
Tanzania
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Company Overview: Geotechnical Investigations
- Enhanced project efficiency by conducting detailed geological investigations and analysis
- Improved environmental impact assessments by identifying potential geological hazards and recommending mitigation measures
- Increased accuracy of groundwater modeling with data collection from well installations and aquifer tests
- Streamlined construction projects by providing geotechnical recommendations for foundations, retaining walls, and earthworks
- Prepared comprehensive geotechnical reports for clients detailing findings, analyses, conclusions, and recommendations based on field investigations
- Mentored junior engineers and geologists in the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
- Promoted a strong safety culture within the organization by adhering to industry best practices and regulatory guidelines during all field activities
- Developed accurate proposals and determined costs for investigation procedures
- Planned and conducted exploration effectively
- Developed estimates to determine comprehensive project costs and financial reports to monitor ongoing site costs
- Adhered to state and federal regulations when planning environmentally sound extraction of natural resources
- Geotechnical Investigations
Party Manager
HeliumOne Global
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Company Overview: Rukwa 2D Seismic Survey Project
- Project & Team Management
- Monitoring/Enforcing SHEQ policies/procedures
- Onsite client-contractor liaison
- Rukwa 2D Seismic Survey Project
Engineering Geologist
RSK Environment East Africa Ltd
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Remediation Project
- Soil/Rock Logging to current BS code
- Supervision of enabling works for HC contaminated land remediation scheme including boreholes drilling and trenches digging
- Scanning buried utilities using CAT & Genny
- Soil & ground water sampling
- Assisting in Lab Sample Scheduling
- Ground water Monitoring at various sites
- Vapour Sampling
- Estimating soil Permeability (Falling Head Test)
- Team Management
- Monitoring/Enforcing SHEQ policies/procedures
- Operation & Maintenance of various remediation systems including SVE, AS, MPE & DPE
- Remediation Project
Engineering Geologist
GeoMechanics
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Company Overview: EACOP Project
- Geotechnical core/borehole logging & photography
- Test/trial Pits soil/rock profiling (British Standard, BS 5930:2015)
- Soil/rock sampling (e.g
- SPT, Shelby samples)
- Carrying out Point Load Tests on rock specimens
- Carrying out Hand Vane shear strength/pocket penetrometer tests
- Performing Resistivity, temperature, electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, oxidation-reduction potential (ORP), and soil pH in situ Tests
- Preparation of sample consignments for laboratory work scheduling
- Groundwater monitoring and sampling
- EACOP Project
Engineering Geologist/Geophysicist
C-Labs Tanzania Ltd & Affiliates
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Review of geotechnical investigations for foundations, roads and embankment designs
- Geotech logging, Mapping & Estimating strengths of various rocks (RQD and RMR)
- Designing and executing geophysical surveys [seismic Refraction, Refraction Microtremor (ReMi), Resistivity (ERT) and Multi-Channel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW)
- Assist in developing proposals and determining costs and schedules for investigations
Engineering Geologist
MCRM Exploration/Drilling Services Company Ltd
Kigamboni
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Tanzania
- Achieved the supervision of a successful geotechnical drilling campaign of nine (9) boreholes, including dewatering wells, collecting AC samples and Shelby tube samples, performing SPT tests, and measuring water levels
- Tanzania
- Client: StrandLine Resources (Australia - based company)
- Skills gained include time management, supervision skill
Engineering Geologist
Geoprimosi Engineering Limited
12.2015 - 03.2017
- Company Overview: Tanzania
- Geotechnical site investigation for Wami/Kolandoto Bridge Design/Construction -Tanzania
- Tasks completed involved Drilling and sampling supervision, SPT- soil test, Geotechnical core logging, and Rock mass characterisation/RQD calculations
- Tanzania
- Skills acquired involved Teamwork/Collaboration, Leadership
Student Researcher
University of Dar es Salaam (TZ), Columbia University and Penn State University (USA)
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Participated in Magnetotellurics (MT) stations deployment and data acquisition -BROADBAND and NIMS, also Quick/field MT data processing
- Skills gained involved fieldwork, logistics, data management, research
Science Teacher
Nyamiongo
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Tasks completed involved Teaching Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
- Preparing Laboratory Practicals
- Preparing Lessons Notes, Preparing, and Marking Quizzes/Tests/Examinations
Trainee Eng. Geologist
African Barrick Gold (ABG)
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Company Overview: Currently Acacia Mining Plc
- Involved in learning about Grade Control RC Rig Supervision, Geological/Geotech Pit Mapping, Ore Spotting, Minimizing Ore Dilution/Loss, Geotech Design of Safe Slopes for Open pit, Structural Data Analysis, Field Level Risk Assessment and Safety Related Issues, Geological Modelling, Data Management (QA/QC)
- Currently Acacia Mining Plc
- Skills gained included mapping, modelling, leadership, HSE and firefighting
Student
Chimala
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Involved in learning and practicing Field Orientation, Outcrop Description, Taking Structural Measurements, Making Geological Interpretations, Constructing Geological Maps and Cross Sections, Writing Geological Reports
Education
MSc - Petroleum Geology
University of Dar es salaam
12.2017
BSc (Hons) - Engineering Geology
University of Dar es salaam
12.2014
Skills
- Geotechnical Investigations
- Geophysical Surveys
- Field investigation techniques
- Technical reporting
- Research
- Engineering Geology
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance
- Site Supervision
- Borehole Logging
- Test Pit Profiling
- Geological Mapping
- Slope Stability Assessments
- Interpretation of Laboratory Test Results
- Trained first aider (level 3)
- Licensed driver
- Attentive to detail
Affiliations
- Graduate Engineer ERB (8893)
- European Assoc. of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE)
- Young Earth Scientists (YES)
- Tanzania Geological Society (TGS)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/15/91
- Nationality: Tanzanian
- Marital Status: single
Publications
- Tectonic and stratigraphic settings of Wembere-Manonga Depression Using Geophysics (Gravity and Magnetic Data), Unpublished MSc Thesis, Kamoga B, 2017
- Acquisition of a Unique Onshore/Offshore Geophysical and Geochemical Dataset in the Northern Malawi (Nyasa) Rift, Seismological Research Letters, Kamoga B et al., 2016, 87, 6
- Linking Petroleum Systems with Passive Continental Margin Evolution [Poster Presentation], European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers- First Eastern Africa Petroleum Geoscience Forum. Sharing Lessons Learned: What's Next?, 11/17/2015 - 11/19/2015, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Kamoga B, 2015
References
- Martha Whitney, Consulting Geology/Geotech QC/QA, EACOP | TOTAL, +33 0646302520, marthaannewhitney@gmail.com
- Kenneth Lupogo, PhD., Lecturer, Engineering Geology, University of Dar es salaam, +255 685 918 293, kennlupogo@gmail.com
- Jotham Ntesibe, PEng (T), Material Engineer, C-Labs TZ Ltd, +255 782 059 955, jotham_n@yahoo.com
- Neville Mutungi, PEng (T), Civil Engineer, Norplan Tanzania Ltd, +255712279063, nevillemutungi@norplan.co.tz
Hobbies and Interests
- Movies
- Football
- Books
- Adventure
- Keep up-to-date with new technology
Languages
English | Full working proficiency
Swahili | Native
Yearsofexperience
7
Timeline
Assistant Lecturer-Geology/Hydrogeology
Water Institute (WI)
11.2024 - Current
Project Geoscientist
Gladiator Resources (Zeus)
07.2024 - 11.2024
Assistant Party Manager
Africa Geophysical Services Ltd
11.2021 - 07.2024
Engineering Geologist
05.2021 - 11.2021
Party Manager
HeliumOne Global
01.2021 - 05.2021
Engineering Geologist
RSK Environment East Africa Ltd
04.2019 - 01.2021
Engineering Geologist
GeoMechanics
11.2018 - 04.2019
Engineering Geologist/Geophysicist
C-Labs Tanzania Ltd & Affiliates
05.2018 - 11.2018
Engineering Geologist
MCRM Exploration/Drilling Services Company Ltd
03.2017 - 01.2018
Engineering Geologist
Geoprimosi Engineering Limited
12.2015 - 03.2017
Student Researcher
University of Dar es Salaam (TZ), Columbia University and Penn State University (USA)
08.2014 - 12.2015
Science Teacher
08.2013 - 08.2014
Trainee Eng. Geologist
African Barrick Gold (ABG)
06.2013 - 08.2013
Student
07.2010 - 07.2011
MSc - Petroleum Geology
University of Dar es salaam
BSc (Hons) - Engineering Geology
University of Dar es salaam
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