Mikhail Jethro Montes

Experience

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  MJ Rock Drill Philippines

  Jan 2003 - Aug 2004

  Geologist / Drilling Supervisor

  Job Description:Supervises drilling investigations. Conducts geological and geotechnical logging and geological mapping. Prepares geological and geotechnical log sheets. Assists in the preparation of geological and geotechnical reports.

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  Philippine Nuclear Research Institute

  Sept 2004 - May 2007

  Science Research Assistant / Geology Assistant

  Assists in the preparation of materials, equipment and other needs required in the conduct of technical works in the field as well in the laboratories and/or Geo-nuclear researches including search, recovery and processing of nuclear materials. Cleans and maintain orderliness in the laboratories and work facilities. Member of the Radiation Monitoring and Control Teams (Area monitoring and Control) under the Emergency Response Teams. Designated as the Radiological Health and Safety Officer (RHSO) of the activities and facilities involving the possession, use, handling, transport or storage of radioactive material in the Nuclear Materials Research (NMR) Unit of the Atomic Research Division (ARD). Project Involvement:1. Radon Monitoring of the Marikina Fault System.2. SLD Megaports Initiative Project as a Central Alarm Station (CAS) Operator. 3. Site Selection and Conceptual Design of a Near-Surface Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility (TC PHI 9/0/023). 4. Fieldwork in the Batanes Group of Islands (Batan, Sabtang and Itbayat Islands) from May 11 to May 20, 2005. Conducted ground gamma ray spectrometric survey, S.O. No. 101 of 2005. 5. Uranium Exploration in Palawan. Monitoring Involvement:1. Scrap Metal Monitoring at Pampanga, Philippines2. Carborne Traverse, within Quezon City and Malinta, Valenzuela City Show less

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  Century Peak Corporation

  May 2007 - Oct 2008

  MINING / EXPLORATION GEOLOGIST

  Explores primarily on nickel and secondarily on chromite. Supervises test pitting, auger and rotary/diamond drilling. Leads the team in brushing and staking for stationing for future drill sites. Conducts test pit, core and auger logging. Prepares test pit, auger drill and core drill log sheets. Conducts geological mapping. Does sampling and sample preparation. Prepares short work programs. Produce Ore Resource Estimate. Participates in Ore Grade Control. Oversees the laboratory operation, and prioritizes the order of samples for analysis. Prepares geologic cross sections, map plotting, and weekly, monthly and daily progress reports. Produce factual and assessment reports. Database management.Project Involvement at Dinagat Island Province, Philippines:1. Preliminary Investigation of Rapid City Parcel 2 Ni Project2. Geological Investigation of Casiguran Ni Project3. Acoje Ni and Cr Initial Assessment Project4. Diamond Drilling Program at Rapid City Parcel 25. Acoje Drilling ProgramProject Involvement at Buleleng, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia:1. Preliminary Geological Investigation of Buleleng Ni Project2. Follow-up Geological Survey of Buleleng Ni Project Show less

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  Freelance

  Nov 2008 - Sept 2009

  GEOLOGIST

  1. PNRI ProjectHistorical Sedimentation Rate and Radiometric Fingerprinting of Suspended-Sediment in Harmful Algal Blooms areasSorsogon, PhilippinesJob Description:a. To establish and maintain laboratory facilitiesb. To conduct fieldwork as neededc. To process laboratory samples prior to analysisd. To perform instrumental analysis of samplese. To perform data analysis/interpretation and prepare technical reportsf. To be of assistance in the field of geology and any geology-related works and procedures2. T&D Kim Contract ProjectReconnaissance Survey of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental PropertiesMunicipalities of Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental; and Basay & Bayawan Negros OrientalJob Description:Reconnaissance survey, geological mapping, stream sediment sampling (sieve) and heavy minerals sampling (pan board), plotting, data compilation through Excel and MapInfo., and report writing assistance.3. T&D Kim Contract ProjectReconnaissance Survey of Iloilo PropertiesMunicipalities of Anilao, Lemery, and San Dionisio, Province of Iloilo, PhilippinesJob Description:Reconnaissance survey, geological mapping, stream sediment sampling (sieve) and heavy minerals sampling (pan board), plotting, and data compilation through Excel and MapInfo.4. K&G Philippine Mineral Contract ProjectManganese Preliminary ExplorationNabas-Malay, Aklan, PhilippinesJob Description:Manganese commodity exploration. Conducts geochem sampling (stream sediments, heavy minerals, and rocks) and geological mapping. Show less

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  Rapu-Rapu Minerals Incorporated (RRMI)

  Sept 2009 - Oct 2010

  EXPLORATION GEOLOGIST

  Job Description:Explores volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) deposits. Oversee drilling operation as well for designing for proposed drillsites and drillholes. Plan and organize work programs including budget. Conducts geological and geotechnical logging. Executes sampling (core, channel, stream sediments, soil and rock) and sample preparation prior to laboratory analysis. Prepares daily, weekly, monthly progress and factual reports. Prepare and submit Exploration’s MGB Reportorial Obligations (Annual Exploration Reports, Quarterly Exploration Report, Quarterly Drilling Reports, etc…). Make technical writing and write-ups. Performs geological mapping, plotting and assessment. Draw and digitize cross-sections and longitudinal sections, generate various maps and updates Geographic Information System (GIS) and databases. Make presentations for the BOD, top management, management and down to the technical staff. Access, analyze and interpret various geological and geochemical data. Search, communicate and negotiate with specific service providers for a particular survey/project. Coordinate with local officials, lot owners and various people whom might and are affected by the exploration activities within their corresponding areas.Project Involvement:1. Geochemical Soil Sampling at Guadalupe Prospect2. Exploratory Drilling at Hondo Prospect3. Confirmatory/Exploratory Drilling at Spanish Prospect4. Confirmatory Drilling at Ungay-Malobago West Extension Prospect5. Exploratory Drilling at Hixbar West Extension Prospect6. Sterilization Drilling at Hixbar Open Pit7. Confirmatory Drilling at Hixbar West Prospect8. Down-the-hole EM Geophysical Survey of MPSA 1689. Geophysical EM and Magnetics Airborne Survey of RRMI Tenements10. Definition Drilling at Ungay-Malobago Extension Show less

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  PT. Ina Touna Mining

  Oct 2010 - Jun 2011

  SENIOR EXPLORATION GEOLOGIST

  Job Description:The main objective of the position is to discover and define mineral resources with responsibilities of: reporting to the Geology Manager, provide professional geological services to the exploration and mining operations of the Company; effectively apply the Company’s Occupational Health and Safety Systems; and Complete technical work programs within time and budget.Other tasks are to: prepare and/or assist with planning of regional and prospect scale exploration programs; carry out geological mapping and reconnaissance to detailed surveys within the company’s tenements; design, implement and supervise field sampling programs including stream sediment, soil, costean, channel and rock chip sampling programs; design, implement and supervise exploration, resource and grade control drilling programs; synthesise and interpret drilling, GIS and other data to produce geological models; prepare and digitize sections; interpret and kriging of geological data; establishing and managing geological database systems; assist the Geology Manager to advance existing prospects to resource completion, assist in assessing resources and establishing mine geology systems; liaise with geological and other consultants, external contractors such as drillers and surveyors, construction and mining contractors; prepare and/or assist in managing Geology Dept budget and cost controls; supervise and manage Geology Dept staff, including implementing the disciplinary system where required; train, guide and supervise field engineers, geotechnicians and assistants; assume the role of acting Geology manager when manager is off site; commitment to continuous improvement across areas of responsibility; apply international best practice to the company’s activities; conduct the company\s activities with sensitivity and respect to local culture, community relations and the environment; and represent the company’s best interests at all times. Show less

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  Coral Resources Philippine Inc.

  Jun 2011 - May 2015

  CHIEF GEOLOGIST

  Directly reports to the Geology Consultant and Project Manager. Duties include but not limited to supervising exploration geology and mine geology. Commodity is gold. Responsibilities includes supervises, oversees and guides Jr. Geologists, Geologic Aides, Leadman, Surveyors, Drilling Supervisors, Drilling Operators, Checkers and Geology Laborers; sets and implements internal SOP of the department technically, professionally and little administration; GIS and database management which comprised of map making, plans-sections-maps production and reproduction, prepares strip logs using Discover, handling of GIS softwares, updating, typing/encoding, organizing, filing, securing confidential and other company own information by hardcopies and electronic copies alike; prepares/plans/executes/conducts different work programs which suits for the given situation including budgets and gannt charts, like drilling program, sampling program, exploration work program, environmental work program, etc.; participates and contribute to community relations through courtesy calls, meetings, presentations, and as needed; conduct mine geology planning and mine geology operation; do mine sampling, grade control and QA/QC; manage ROMPAD and stockyard stockpiling; monitor and disseminate daily mine and mill production and ROMPAD status; set-up grids, ore mark-ups and basic surveying; establish mine geology database; supervise, train and mentor mine geology personnel which includes ROMPAD checkers, open pit technicians, geologic aides, spotters, survey team, mine mappers, and samplers; ore trips monitoring for the mining side both open pit and underground; report making (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annually) both internally, externally and Mines and Geoscience Bureau reportorial obligations; prepare and sign mineral agreement and mining permit applications and work programs. Show less

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  Freelance

  Jun 2016 - Sept 2016

  SENIOR GEOLOGIST

  Sets mechanized drilling for nickeliferous laterite and its related geological activities. Slope stability assessment and geohazard mapping/investigations/survey of mine access road planning. Involved in interaction with the contracted geotechnical investigation team for the causeway construction project.

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  Al Masane Al Kobra Mining Company (AMAK)

  Dec 2016 - Jul 2022

  MINING GEOLOGIST

  Implement company's OHS and environmental policies. Facilitates, plans, executes, prepare, monitor, supervise, underground drilling program and its related geological works. Underground mapping (roof, sidewalls and face) and sampling. Produce level plans, cross-sections and underground geological maps. Conduct ore grade control and mine geology operation. Performs reconciliations, ore status monitoring, dissemination of mine geology information to other departments, and database handling and update. Manage stockyard, controls ore feeding and ore blending. Maintain and accomplish all geological works/studies in underground. Report writing. Close coordination with the Chief Geological Engineer. Use necessary GIS application in the conduct of mine geology like but not limited to Surpac, MapInfo, QGIS, Micromine, Leapfrog and others. Commodity is Cu-Zn with by-products of Au and Ag.Gather and collect, digitized, interpret, analyze, synthesize, delineate, geological data aiming to produce prospectable targets for exploration within the Al Masane Tenement. Prepare, plan, propose, execute Exploration Work Programs for additional prospects/deposits within the Al Masane Tenement.Project Involvement:1. Al Masane Mining Projecta. Sa'adah Prospectb. Al Houra Prospectc. Moyeath Prospect2. Underground Infill Drilling, Extension Holes, Confirmatory Holes and Explo Holes at Al Masane Project3. Exploration for additional prospects within the Al Masane Tenement Show less

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  Al Masane Al Kobra Mining

  Aug 2022 - Feb 2024

  CHIEF MINE GEOLOGIST

  Ensures company HSE and Environmental rules are understood, followed and implemented. Plans and leads the development of department's strategies, processes and oversees implementation. Manages the department and all its technical and functional areas that are strategic and related in nature. Make sure that the department mine geology activities are effectively applied. Ensures appropriate measures are being done, reduction on ore loss and/or ore dilution, implementing proper grade control programs and effective stockpile management, control, operation, and blending/feeding. Guarantees high quality of professionalism are practiced within the department. Effective management of assigned projects including personnel. Supervise, mentor, guide, support and sustain capable team. Prepare work programs, budgets, schedules, KPI's, project proposals and SOP's. Improve system. Generate, monitor, maintain and analyze Mine and Geology database and other geology related data. Responsible for the daily head grade to mill, production reconciliation, mine reconciliation, historical reconciliation and overall reconciliation of the project/s. Coordinates pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, resource modelling and estimation studies. Attend daily technical meetings, management meetings, safety and environmental meetings and as needed. Report writing, weekly-monthly-quarterly-yearly reports, write-ups, technical reports and presentations. Use of various software needed in the conduct of mine geology operations like but not limited to Micromine, Leapfrog, Datamine, QGIS, Surpac, Log Chief, Datashed and as desirable.Project Involvement:1. Guyan Au Projecta. Open Pitb. Underground2. Al Aqiq Au Prospect3. Nuham Industrial Minerals Project4. Khutiannah Au Prospect Show less