Dickson Owusu

Experience

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  Golden Star Resources Ltd.

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Intern
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  Kinross Gold Corporation

  Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

  Underground Mine Planning Engineer (National Service)

  -Prepare and issue prep plans-Design charge plans using Ringking-Production drill designs using Surpac-Prepare and issue Mining Instructions-Service hole design-Keeping up to date records of drill stocks-Keep track of location of all UG equipment-Adhere to Kinross’ safety policies and rules

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  African Underground Mining Services

  Nov 2018 - Mar 2022

  -Assist Shift Boss in underground supervision and end-of-shift reports. -Weekly presentation of both production and development statistics to workforce. -Monthly pull test and ground support reconciliation.-Conduct routine inspections of underground workings to identify and rectify issues that may affect scheduled targets achievement. -Underground services (waterlines, pump lines, firing lines, power cables, vent bag works, dewatering activities, Cable bolts installation) -Heavy equipment operator (Underground truck, Integrated Tool Carrier, Normet Charmec)-Inspection and prepping of production longholes.-Gained knowledge in ground support and ground control awareness. Show less

  • Underground Production Engineer/Blasting Engineer

    Oct 2020 - Mar 2022

  • Junior Mining Engineer

    Nov 2018 - Sept 2020
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  Asante Gold (CSE:ASE; GSE:ASG; FSE:1A9) #corpasantegold

  Apr 2022 - now

  Drill and Blast Engineer

  -Ensure that drill pattern designs are reviewed and signed off by all stakeholders prior to commencement of drilling-Weekly and Monthly drill and blast planning and designs-Explosives forecast -End of month explosives and blast volume reconciliations and cost analysis -Periodically reassess the skills of blast personnel to handle explosives-Ensure proper clearing procedures are followed, identify the blast area and assign block-Review upcoming blast with site-specific personnel i.e. planning, geology, survey Show less