Selina Kulaya
Dar Es Salam
Summary
Adept Geotechnical Technician and Graduate Mining Engineer with a proven track record at BARRICK-North Mara Gold Mine and Bulyanhulu Underground Gold Mine respectively, enhancing mining efficiency and safety. Excelled in mine planning and fostering teamwork, achieving significant process optimizations. Skilled in underground mine planning, design and day to day drill and blast techniques, I leveraged Deswick CAD and Aegies for advanced geological modeling, contributing to sustainable mineral extraction and risk reduction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Mining Engineer
BARRICK-Bulyanhulu Underground Gold Mine
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
05.2023 - Current
- Developed short-and long-term mine plans with consideration for ore reserves, equipment availability, operational costs.
- Assisted senior engineers with geological modeling tasks using advanced software tools that contributed to more efficient decision-making processes.
- Supervised mining crews, fostering teamwork and adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed drilling and blasting operations, ensuring minimal environmental impact while maximizing profits.
- Collaborated with geologists to analyze geological data, resulting in accurate mine planning.
- Worked directly with construction foreman to monitor construction of mine and installation of mining equipment.
- Used Software ( Deswick CAD, Aegies and Vulcan) to prepare layout of mine development and determine proper mining methods.
- Established and implemented safety protocols for mining operations to prevent work-related incidents.
Geotechnical Technician
BARRICK-North Mara Gold Mine
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Carried out geotechnical underground and open pit visual and scanned inspection using rader machine.
- Open pit bench designing and maintaining stability.
- Monitoring of open pit slope stability.
- Rock mass characterization using Q system, RQD.
- Geotechnical core logging and and sampling.
Education
Mining Engineering - Opn Pit And Underground Mining
Dar Es Salaam Institute of Technology
06.2022
Mining Engineering - Diploma in Mining Engineering
Dar Es Salaam Institute of Technology
07.2019
Skills
- Mine planning and designing
- Operational drilling and blasting techniques
- Health and safety compliance
- Geotechnical inspection and observation
Affiliations
ERB_Engineering Registration Board Tanzania
Accomplishments
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Graduate Mining Engineer
BARRICK-Bulyanhulu Underground Gold Mine
05.2023 - Current
Geotechnical Technician
BARRICK-North Mara Gold Mine
06.2022 - 05.2023
Mining Engineering - Opn Pit And Underground Mining
Dar Es Salaam Institute of Technology
Mining Engineering - Diploma in Mining Engineering
Dar Es Salaam Institute of Technology