Gian Torres

Experience

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  Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

  Mar 2017 - May 2018

  Project Staff

  • Generated geological maps of active volcanoes through ArcGIS and DJI Drones• Collaborated with other quick response team for in line with 2018 Mount Mayon Eruption• Spearheaded back-end research of all active, inactive, and dormant volcanoes in the Philippines

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  Semirara Mining and Power Corporation

  May 2018 - May 2019

  Open Pit Safety Inspector

  •Acted as safety supervisor on the field•Implemented geological controls on assessing overall pit safety parameters through slope stability radar (GroundProbe)•Prepared technical reports on mine slope’s depressurization programs (grouting, cut-off wall, piezometer, surface and subsurface dewatering wells)•Drafted the initial rehabilitation plan for South Panian Pit based on geological parameters and now awarded by Department of Energy Philippines for Special Submission Category on Accelerated Mine Rehabilitation•Generated failure prediction time through geotechnical mapping, failure back analysis, and GroundProbe Slope Stability Radar.•Implementation of temporary cessation of extraction activities, evacuation, and stop call on mine production department based on the failure prediction curves from slope stability radar and geotechnical data gathered on the field. Show less

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  Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company

  May 2019 - Jun 2021

  Underground Mine Geologist

  •Acted as safety supervisor on the field•Handled overall underground geological activities such as but not limited to sampling, mapping, grade control and drilling across 40 stopes hosting 15 production and 5 development crews•Designed and handled in-stope drilling plans for exploration and vein extensions using mining software (Autocad, GEMS and Leapfrog)•Collected muck samples and chip sampling based on industry accepted standards and methods to allow evaluation of ore bodies exposed within underground excavations and provide analysis in relation with resource overestimation ultimately reconciling with the Mine Call Factor.•Knowledgeable in terms of mine geology perspective on gold epithermal deposits both high and intermediate sulfidation systems and their relation to a deep-seated porphyry copper through mapping, sampling, vein interpretations, resource and reserve modelling. Show less

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  Lake Shore Gold

  May 2022 - Oct 2022

  Underground Beat Geologist

  •Promoted a healthy, safe and environmentally compliant working environment•Applied geotechnical experience as it relates to sampling, mapping, grade control, reconciliation, ore modelling and vein interpretation•Compiled and completed geological mapping and interpretations using traditional and digital bases methods using AutoCad, A-mine and Deswik•Ensured ore design and all ore block mark-ups are completed and correctly followed•Checked blast holes and round tracks are being correctly identified and sampled•Assisted advanced underground drill programs through vein interpretations, underground mapping, and sampling Show less

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  Lake Shore Gold

  May 2023 - now

  Underground Beat Geologist

  •Promoted a healthy, safe and environmentally compliant working environment•Applied geotechnical experience as it relates to sampling, mapping, grade control, reconciliation, ore modelling and vein interpretation•Compiled and completed geological mapping and interpretations using traditional and digital bases methods using AutoCad, A-mine and Deswik•Ensured ore design and all ore block mark-ups are completed and correctly followed•Checked blast holes and round tracks are being correctly identified and sampled•Assisted advanced underground drill programs through vein interpretations, underground mapping, and sampling Show less