Girimu Mgasa
Dodoma
Summary
Senior Exploration Geologist with expertise in geological field mapping, subsurface exploration, and drilling operations. Proficient in utilizing geospatial data and GIS tools to enhance mineral exploration. Demonstrated in ensuring project development and efficiency through effective collaboration, and adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Exploration Geologist
Mamba Minerals corporation Limited
Songwe
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Investigated surface water hydrology systems to assess potential groundwater resources by using geophysical surveys, such as magnetic and electrical methods.
- Established and managed data gathering, interpretation and submission techniques for field projects.
- Collaborated with teams to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
- Maintained and updated spatial databases for ongoing projects.
- Used GIS technology to produce data layers, maps, tables and reports.
- Edited and enhanced on-demand GIS data to meet diverse project requirements.
Exploration Geologist
Peak Resources limited
Mbeya
01.2010 - 12.2015
- Conducted geological mapping to identify potential mineral resources.
- Prepared detailed reports on geological findings for project development.
- Monitored drilling operations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Performed geological mapping of drill core samples and chip samples to identify mineral resources and ore bodies.
- Assisted in the development of drilling programs by providing geological input into target selection and logging requirements.
- Inspected drill rigs and related equipment prior to use in order to ensure proper functioning and safety standards are met.
- Ensured that all relevant documentation and geology databases are maintained up to date throughout the entire exploration process.
- Provided guidance on safe working practices during field operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam09-2009
Skills
- Geological sampling
- Data interpretation
- Field project management
- Safety compliance
- Drilling management
- Geophysical interpretation
- Drilling operations
- GIS applications
Certification
- Bachelor's degree certificate in geology from the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Advance Secondary Certificate, Mazengo Secondary School, Tanzania
- Secondary certificate, Mwanza Secondary School
- SHREP certificate from OSHA
- Valid Tanzania driving license
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Senior Exploration Geologist
Mamba Minerals corporation Limited
09.2023 - 12.2025
Exploration Geologist
Peak Resources limited
01.2010 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Dar Es Salaam