Valentine Nicholaus Mzee
Mwanza
Summary
Geologist and geotechnical professional skilled in mining geology, hydrogeology, and exploration geology. Seeking challenging positions to apply expertise and learn new skills.
Five years of experience in geotechnical and exploration geology, with expertise in mining geology work. Skilled in finding innovative solutions and supervising drilling, rock mass logging, and data interpretation. Experienced in building mining rock mass and structural models at Barrick North Mara Geotechnical team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Geotechnical Technician
Barrick North Mara Goldmine
Mara, Tanzania
01.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated commitment to safety by following established procedures such as Job hazard Analysis (JHA), Standard operating Procedure (SOP), and Field level risk assessment.
- Collected data for mine rock mass model.
- Updating of Ground control monitoring plan (GCMP)
- Analyzed void stability for enhanced performance.
- Provided expert analysis and recommendations based on inspection findings.
- Designed effective secondary support systems for development headings and active stopes.
- Conducted detailed geotechnical assessments for controlling and managing the performance of Stope
- Enhanced efficiency of ground support design by establishing standardized protocols
- Oversaw monitoring of ground displacements via the use of MPBX sensing systems, radars and prisms.
- Analyzed daily, weekly, and monthly mine plans and designs to ensure compliance with geotechnical requirements.
- Ensured the highest level of QA/QC standards for ground support.
- Utilized pillar analysis strategies to enhance overall organizational effectiveness and achieve cost savings.
- Geotechnical Mapping (Scan line mapping, window mapping and damage mapping)
- Conducted geotechnical assessment on ventilation shaft drilled via Raise Bore, identifying potential risks and providing recommendations to mitigate them.
- Ensured proper documentation and accountability of ground support consumables.
- Maintained high quality standards for the production of backfill materials (CAF, paste, and slurry) through effective QA/QC monitoring.
- Proficient in using a variety of software such as Surpac, Map3d, leapfrog, vulcan, Deswik, Aegis, Rocscience (unwedge, dips) and Point studio(Maptek).
Field Exploration Geologist
True East Mining Company Ltd.
Al-Turbah
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Proficiently operated Diamond Drilling and Reverse Circulation Rigs, conducting accurate hole surveys as part of rig set-up process.
- Optimized core orientation techniques resulting in efficient operations and balanced workflows.
- Executed precise geological logging on core samples and proficiently performed chip logging on RC drilling rigs.
- Carried out precise recording of relative density data, core recovery, RQD, alpha and beta data.
- Performed magnetism susceptibility measurements.
- Maintained a safe environment for machines, instruments, and co-workers.
- Executed geological mapping tasks.
- Developed geologic cross-sections and analyses.
- Maximized productivity by utilizing the full potential of software tools like Leapfrog, Surpac and Vulcan
Mine Geologist and Geotechnical Trainee
Barrick North Mara Gold Mine
Mara, Tanzania
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Upheld vital company growth by implementing and maintaining healthy, safety, and environmental management practices.
- Developed topographical maps of both open and underground mines
- Implemented grade control techniques including ore mark up, selective mining methods, blast movement monitoring and blending, geological chips/core logging, and geotechnical core logging.
- Managed sampling and quality control (QAQC), interpreting and reporting on assays.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania12-2020
Advanced Certificate of Secondary School Education
St.Amedeus
Tanzania05-2016
Certificate of Secondary School Education
Sengerema Seminary
Tanzania10-2013
Skills
- Geotechnical Stability Evaluation
- Efficiency Improvement
- Systems Analysis
- Knowledgeable in Surpac, Map3d, leapfrog, vulcan, Deswik, Aegis, Rocscience (unwedge, dips) and Point studio(Maptek)
- Performance Documentation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Memberships in professional organizations:
- Tanzania Geological Society (TGS)
- University of Dar es Salaam Geological Association of Students (UDGAS)
References
- Mr. Maziku Mtingwa, Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Barrick-North Mara goldmine, +255 753 370 037, MMtingwa@barrick.com
- Mr. Athumani Sabuni, Senior Geotechnical engineer, Anglo-Gold Ashanti Geita, +255 765 988 289, athsaabu@yahoo.com
- Mr. Justus Kwibisa, Exploration manager, Barrick Tanzania, +255 784 713 607, Jkwibisa@barrick.com
Timeline
Geotechnical Technician
Barrick North Mara Goldmine
01.2023 - Current
Field Exploration Geologist
True East Mining Company Ltd.
12.2020 - 01.2021
Mine Geologist and Geotechnical Trainee
Barrick North Mara Gold Mine
07.2019 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Dar Es Salaam
Advanced Certificate of Secondary School Education
St.Amedeus
Certificate of Secondary School Education
Sengerema Seminary
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