Musah Abdulai
Forrestdale Perth,WA
Summary
Geotechnical Engineer with 20 years of extensive experience in open-pit gold operations, currently driving project success at Pilbara Minerals, following a notable tenure at Gold Fields. Proven leadership in managing engineering teams of up to five professionals, complemented by a PhD in Mining Geotechnical Engineering from Curtin University. Exhibits exceptional communication and problem-solving skills that enhance collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Dedicated to applying deep geotechnical knowledge to achieve operational excellence, and implement innovative practices within the mining industry.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Pilbara Minerals Pty Ltd
Perth, WA
07.2023 - Current
- Lead the development and management of geotechnical teams, focusing on updating pit designs, and monitoring slope stability for pits and waste dumps.
- Overseeing the implementation of innovative technologies, including photogrammetry and data management, to enhance geotechnical mapping and improve slope stability monitoring.
Senior Engineer: Geotechnical
Gold Fields Management Pty Ltd - Gruyere Gold Mine
Perth, WA
12.2019 - 06.2023
- Managing the geotechnical aspects of Gruyere Mine, waste dumps, and the tailings dam. Responsible for all geotechnical and groundwater engineering aspects of mining to allow safe mining procedures while maximizing pit slope angles from an economic viewpoint.
- Responsibilities include interpretation and analysis of geotechnical and hydrogeological data, stability modeling, wall stability performance assessments, and subsequent communication to the operations team.
Senior Engineer: Geotechnical
Gold Field Australia Pty Ltd - St Ives Gold Mine
Perth, WA
04.2018 - 04.2018
- Provide a subject matter expert in geotechnical and hydrogeological investigation, geotechnical assessment of open pit slope stability, and slope design in a variety of geological environments.
- Main expertise is in managing geotechnical open-pit slope design studies from scoping to feasibility level. Responsibilities include managing the geotechnical aspects of open-pit and underground mines, and geotechnical teams.
Engineer: Geotechnical
Gold Fields Australia Pty Ltd - St Ives Gold Mine
Perth, WA
07.2011 - 04.2018
- Manage geotechnical risk with reference to relevant Mining Acts and Regulations. Performed the following duties: • Performed slope stability assessments, 2D/3D modeling, and provided daily geotechnical advice related to the mine’s current and future plans.
- Perform slope stability assessments, 2D/3D modeling, and provide daily geotechnical advice related to the mine’s current and future plans.
Geotechnical Superintendent
Gold Fields Ghana Ltd
Damang, Ghana
10.2009 - 06.2011
- Manage, provide, and coordinate all geotechnical support, including civil engineering geotechnical projects.
- Lead the geotechnical team and develop the skill sets of team members, and fulfill the OHS requirements of the statutory role of geotechnical subject matter expert.
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Gold Fields Ghana Ltd
Damang, Ghana
10.2006 - 10.2009
- Responsible for all geotechnical activities at Damang Gold Mine, comprising four open-pit mines and a tailings dam. Managed a team of 2 geotechnical engineers, one graduate geotechnical engineer, and 4 technicians.
Education
Ph.D. - Mining Engineering - Geotechnical
Curtin University
Perth, WA08-2023
Master of Philosophy - Geological Engineering
University of Mines And Technology
Ghana05-2011
Diploma - Geological Engineering
University of Mines And Technology
Ghana06-2002
Skills
- Slope stability analysis
- Rock and soil mechanics and characterization
- Geotechnical and ground investigation - OP/UG
- Geotechnical report writing
- Geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring
- Groundwater engineering and dewatering systems
- Geotechnical process interpretation
- Data analysis
- Geotechnical design - empirical, analytical, and numerical modeling - 2D/3D analysis
- Geotechnical software proficiency
- Slope excavation support and scoping for the feasibility study in underground
Languages
English
Full Professional
Other
- Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (MAusIMM).
- Fellow of the West African Institute of Mining Metallurgy and Petroleum (FWAIMM).
- Rocscience software, SlopeW, AutoCAD, MineSight, Surpac, Deswik, Maptek PointStudio, Maptek Sentry, GroundProbe SSR Viewer, GIS Application (ArcView, QGSI), Leapfrog, Statisca, SPSS, XLSTAT, Python (intermediate).
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Pilbara Minerals Pty Ltd
07.2023 - Current
Senior Engineer: Geotechnical
Gold Fields Management Pty Ltd - Gruyere Gold Mine
12.2019 - 06.2023
Senior Engineer: Geotechnical
Gold Field Australia Pty Ltd - St Ives Gold Mine
04.2018 - 04.2018
Engineer: Geotechnical
Gold Fields Australia Pty Ltd - St Ives Gold Mine
07.2011 - 04.2018
Geotechnical Superintendent
Gold Fields Ghana Ltd
10.2009 - 06.2011
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Gold Fields Ghana Ltd
10.2006 - 10.2009
Ph.D. - Mining Engineering - Geotechnical
Curtin University
Master of Philosophy - Geological Engineering
University of Mines And Technology
Diploma - Geological Engineering
University of Mines And Technology
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