SAKKUR GELOO
Summary
I'm a results-driven mining engineer with 3 years' experience in geotechnical engineering and mine planning. Proven expertise in leading dynamic teams and optimizing processes to drive cost reduction and productivity. Recognized for achieving the highest copper tonnage at Sentinel FQM Trident (25542 tons) and record-breaking daily copper production (1492 tons). Awarded for geotechnical recommendations at Enterprise Nickel Mine.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MINE PLANNING ENGINEER
First Quantum Minerals
05.2023 - Current
- I delivered and controlled short-term mine plans aligned with medium-term goals, optimizing plans to consistently achieve production targets while prioritizing safety
- Increased production while maintaining safety.
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER
First Quantum Minerals
04.2022 - 05.2023
- I provided and implemented strata control services and support to the Mine Planning and Mining Operations Departments to ensure safety and optimal ore extraction
- Implementing and applying strata control measures within the assigned areas of the business.
APPRENTICE
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Mine Familiarization – Operations
- Drilling, Blasting, Load and Haul, Dispatch, and QAQC
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT -
THE COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY
06.2025
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN MINING ENGINEERING - mine planning and design
THE COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY
01.2021
Skills
- Provision (Modular)
- Mine Planning
- Scheduling
- Optimization
- DeswikCAD
- Modular Mining System / Provision
- Surpac
- Microsoft Office / Excel / Word / Ms Project
- Clear Communication
- Public Speaking
- Innovation
- Decision Making
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Business & Negotiation
- Marketing
- Collaboration
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Training
- Teamwork
- Resource Estimation
- Production Scheduling
- Cost Estimation
- Feasibility Studies
- Production Planning
- Surface mining
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team building
- [Software] expertise
Accomplishments
- 07/31/23, Highest Copper tonnage ever achieved at Sentinel through team work and excellent coordination (25542 tons)
- 10/28/23, Record breaking copper production produced in a day (1492 tons)
Personal Information
Title: MINING ENGINEER
Awards
- 07/2023, Geotechnical input at the enterprise pit start up
- 06/2024, Safety innovation award winner
Certification
- Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
- General First aid Certificate
- Blasting License
- Six Sigma White Belt
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
MINE PLANNING ENGINEER
First Quantum Minerals
05.2023 - Current
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER
First Quantum Minerals
04.2022 - 05.2023
APPRENTICE
02.2022 - 04.2022
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT -
THE COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN MINING ENGINEERING - mine planning and design
THE COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY
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