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Wesley Jacob

Wesley Jacob

Trainee Exploration Geologist

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  • About me

    MEng Civil Engineering Student, MSc, BSc, MAusIMM, Engineering Geologist

  • Education

    • PNG University of Technology

      2020 - 2023
      Masters in Engineering Civil Engineering

      Persuing Master of Engineering in Civil online through google classroom.

    • PNG University of Technology

      2014 - 2016
      Master of Science (MSc) Satellite Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System

      Activities and Societies: Geoscience Studying

    • University of Papua New Guinea

      2008 - 2011
      Bachelor in Science - Geology Geology

      Coordinator_UPNG Southern Highlands Catholic Student

    • Ialibu Secondary

      2006 - 2007
      Higher School Certificate Science

      Activities and Societies: Biology Students Association seriously focused on my study.

    • PNG University of Technology

      2020 - 2023
      Master in Engineering - Civil Engineering Geotechnical, Hydrology, Rheology , Soil Mechanics

      UNDERSTANDING THE BEHAVIOUR AND COURSES OF MUDFLOW THROUGH NUMERICAL SIMULATION USING GIS APPLICATIONS AND IMPLEMENT CONTROLS THROUGH DETAIL GROUND SURVEY USING GNSS INSTRUMENT AND APPLICABLE GEOTECHNICAL MODELLING. CASE STUDY: KUMALU RIVER, A SECTION ALONG WAU BULOLO NATIONAL HIGHWAY, MOROBE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA.

  • Experience

    • Goldminex Resources Limited

      Jul 2010 - Feb 2011
      Trainee Exploration Geologist

      Regional geochemical sampling, ridge and spur soil sampling, creek traverses andcreek mapping, trench survey and mapping, drilled core logging and Geological report writing.

    • Goldminex Resources Limited

      Nov 2011 - Dec 2012
      Graduate Exploration Geologist

      • Regional Geochemical Sampling;• Ridge & Spur Soil Sampling;• Creek Survey & Mapping;• Trench Survey, Mapping & Sampling;• Drawing drill hole sections manually and using MapInfo Software;• Drill Hole Supervision, Core Logging & Sampling;• Data Entry and Management; • Manual Map plotting;• Review, Data analysis and writing work Programs;• Writing Geological Reports;• Fly camp set-up & Management;• Establish good personal relationship with local land-owners; &• Daily emphasis on health and safety. Show less

    • St Barbara Limited

      Jan 2013 - Sept 2017

      Reporting directly to the Project Manager (Exploration) the exploration activities whilst maintaining the safety of operations and company's environmental obligations.General Duties Includes:  Design & Evaluating Exploration work programs;  Logging of drill cores;  Mapping;  Tracking program expenditures & filing reports;  Prepare drill plans & target generation strategies;  Quality surface mapping & geochemical sampling;  Design & coordinate access as well as drilling activities within project areas;  Supervise and manage RC & Diamond drill rig, drillers, field assistants, etc;  Drillhole sampling;  Provide interpretation of results (geochemistry, geology, structure & alteration);  Maintain database protocols;  Prepare reports (Daily, weekly, technical), etc &  Work autonomously in a progressive team of environment with full access to senior technical advice Show less Responsible for fulfilling under the direction of senior/chief geologist, the exploration requirements of St. Barbara’s Solomon Island Projects whilst maintaining the safety of operations, training of personnel and meeting the company’s environmental obligations.General Duties Includes: Design & Evaluating Exploration work programs; Logging of drill cores; Mapping; Tracking program expenditures & filing reports; Prepare drill plans & target generation strategies; Quality surface mapping & geochemical sampling; Design & coordinate access as well as drilling activities within project areas; Supervise and manage RC & Diamond drill rig, drillers, field assistants, etc; Drillhole sampling; Provide interpretation of results (geochemistry, geology, structure & alteration); Maintain database protocols; Prepare reports (Daily, weekly, technical), etc & Work autonomously in a progressive team of environment with full access to senior technical advice. Show less

      • Exploration Geologist

        Jan 2014 - Sept 2017

      • Project Geologist-Exploration

        Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

    • VGN Gold PNG Limited

      Nov 2017 - Feb 2018
      Consultant Geologist

      Project Evaluation for Alluvial GoldResources EstimationField Technical Advice

    • Renardet S.A

      Nov 2019 - Jan 2021
      Consultant Geotechnical Engineer

    • Wood

      Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
      Geotechnical Engineer

    • Renardet S.A

      Dec 2022 - Aug 2023
      Consultant Geotechnical Engineer

    • Lihir Gold Mine - NES Fircroft

      Aug 2023 - Jul 2024
      Geotechnical Logger

    • Pacific GeoConsult Pty Ltd

      Jul 2024 - Sept 2024
      Geotechnical Engineer _Contract

    • New Porgera Limited

      Sept 2024 - now
      Geotechnical Engineer

      Open Pit/Underground/Projects

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Senior First Aid

      St Barbara Limited

    • Senior First Aid Certificate

      St John New Zealand
      Aug 2014

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Wesley Jacob
      Pacific Islands Employee's Scholarship Award St Barbara Limited Nov 2014 Sponsored my MSc-RS&GIS study at PNG University of Technology
    • Awarded to Wesley Jacob
      Sponsorship of UPNG 4th Year BSc study Goldminex Resources Limtied Feb 2011 Recognized my effort and dedication displayed during my attachment with the company as Student Geologist in 2010.