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Charles Pole

Geomatic Engineer
Lusaka

Summary

Experienced Geomatic Engineer with over 27 years of experience in Geomatic Engineering. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Enthusiastic Geomatic Engineer eager to contribute to team success in the mining the Industry through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of tasks and training in geoinformation science skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in mining industry. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure committee member position of the Mining Licensing Committee. Ready to help team achieve ministry of mines goals. Prepared to face professional challenges by utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated geoinformation professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Assistant Surveyor General-Survey Services

Ministry of lands and Natural Resources
Lusaka
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete development of standards for national geodetic control on time.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.

Assistant Surveyor General -Mapping Services

Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
Lusaka
11.2014 - 04.2022
  • Supervised the preparation and revision of maps for various uses
  • Supervised the printing of various maps
  • Achieved set targets through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Principal Land Surveyor-Mapping Services

Ministry of lands and Natural Resources
Lusaka
02.2012 - 11.2014
  • Worked with team members to develop System Requirement Specifications for National Spatial Data Infrastructure(NSDI)
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Conducted field planning activities within set time frames
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Acting Senior Land Surveyor-Lusaka

Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
Lusaka
03.2006 - 02.2012

Acting Senior Land Surveyor- Livingstone

Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
Lusaka
05.2000 - 03.2006

Land Surveyor -Kabwe

Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
Lusaka
04.1995 - 05.2000

Education

Master of Science - Geo-Information Management

University of Twente
Enschede, The Netherlands
09.2002 - 03.2004

Bachelor of Engineering - Geomatic Engineering

University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
12.1987 - 12.1994

Skills

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Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 85 survey staff members in 2017 to survey and resettle 1066 ex-miners in Luswishi Farm Block in Lufwanyama District within the set time frame of 65 days;
  • Achieved excellency in the presentation of boundary survey verification reports by developing a model that meets the needs of the targeted audience in 2015
  • Documented and resolved a boundary dispute between a large scale investor in Rufunsa District with the local community in 2015
  • Collaborated with the Malawian surveyors in 1999 to commence demarcation of the common international boundary and achieved intended results within the agreed time frame

Affiliations

  • Member of Engineering Institution of Zambia and Registered Engineer with the Engineering Registration Board
  • Associate Member of the Zambia Institute of Planners
  • Licenced Surveyor as registered by the Survey Control Board



Timeline

Assistant Surveyor General-Survey Services

Ministry of lands and Natural Resources
04.2022 - 07.2022

Assistant Surveyor General -Mapping Services

Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
11.2014 - 04.2022

Principal Land Surveyor-Mapping Services

Ministry of lands and Natural Resources
02.2012 - 11.2014

Acting Senior Land Surveyor-Lusaka

Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
03.2006 - 02.2012

Master of Science - Geo-Information Management

University of Twente
09.2002 - 03.2004

Acting Senior Land Surveyor- Livingstone

Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
05.2000 - 03.2006

Land Surveyor -Kabwe

Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
04.1995 - 05.2000

Bachelor of Engineering - Geomatic Engineering

University of Zambia
12.1987 - 12.1994
Charles PoleGeomatic Engineer