Sakias Philemon

Accomplished Mine Surveyor with over eight years of expertise in open-pit and underground mining operations. Adept at utilizing cutting-edge surveying technologies, including UAVs, laser scanners, total stations, and GPS, to ensure precise spatial data collection and alignment with mine plans. Skilled in establishing and maintaining survey control networks, performing volume calculations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize mining efficiency. Passionate about driving innovation and implementing advanced methodologies to enhance productivity and safety in mining environments.

• Google Cloud-Introduction to Generative AI
• Vulcan Essentials Mini Course
• Introduction to Vulcan Essentials
• Advanced Safety Awareness Training
• 7 Habits For Highly Effective People
• Point Studio Essentials Mini Course
• Pix4D Mapper Essentials Online Course
• Pix4D Mapper In-depth Online Course
• 1.01 Deswik Getting Started Online Course
• 1.02 Deswik CAD Essentials Online Course
• An Introduction to Global Mapper
• Trimble Realworks Introduction V11.2
• Trimble Realworks - Working with external cameras
• Trimble Realworks - Point cloud registration
• Trimble Access - Digital Construction
• Trimble Access - Stakeout
• Trimble Access 101 Getting Started
• GNSS Basics and Correction Services overview
• GCS and Earthworks GNSS for Machine Control
• ArcGIS Pro Basics
• ArcGIS Pro Mastery: A Hands-On, Practical Course
• Microsoft Excel: Formulas and Functions
• Fundamentals of Health and Safety in the Workplace

• Expertise in EOM Surveys: Efficiently performed End-of-Month surveys for both open-pit and underground operations, successfully collecting data, processing, and preparing reports according to schedules and acceptable variations from dispatch. This ensured timely decision-making and improved operational planning.
• Safety Performance Monitoring: Utilized a performance-based skills matrix to monitor the weekly activities of each surveyor regarding safety. This matrix tracked Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRAs), Critical Control Verifications (CCVs), interactions, inspections, and meetings. This enabled me to monitor their progress regarding safety statistics and ensure that all team members were meeting safety performance standards
• Leadership and Resource Optimization: Successfully led and managed surveying tasks for a large open-pit operation at Ok Tedi Mining. Demonstrated the ability to work independently or as part of a team, effectively planning and delegating tasks to fully utilize available resources to maximum capacity.
• Leadership at Ok Tedi Mining: Sole competent mine surveyor for underground operations in my panel, overseeing all surveying responsibilities for underground mining.
• Streamlined Survey Data Processing: Enhanced survey data processing capabilities by importing point clouds from UAV scans directly into Deswik. This innovation reduced processing time by 35% and provided vital data to mine planners, geologists, and geotechnical engineers more efficiently.
• Enhanced UAV Data Efficiency: Streamlined UAV scan data flow utilizing Maptek Point Studio, achieving seamless integration and accurate results.
• Innovative Data Overlay: Imported UAV TIFF files into Deswik for precise overlay on DTM surfaces, enhancing planning capabilities for engineers.
• Strategic Drone Procurement: Collaborated with the mine projects team to procure DJI drones, significantly improving reporting capabilities and operational efficiency.
• Addressed Hardware Bottlenecks: Identified performance issues in PCs for drone data processing; procured new PCs with high-performance specifications, resulting in a 30% improvement in processing times.
• Optimized Heave Scans Processing: Worked with Quantum Systems and senior management to procure a Trinity Pro VTOL fixed-wing drone with a 126MP camera and LiDAR sensor. Reduced the time required to perform heave scans and release DTMs to geologists, ensuring smoother mining operations.
• Efficient Stockpile and Volume Scanning: Utilized the Mavic 3E Drone to capture various scans from a single location, saving time and minimizing exposure to risks and hazards in the pit.
• Streamlined DTM Creation: Self-trained on Virtual Surveyor to enhance the creation of DTMs from point cloud data, accelerating data delivery to planning engineers, geologists, and geotechnical engineers.
• Improved Surveyor Training Program: Developed and implemented a skills matrix and advanced Excel graphs to monitor and evaluate surveyor training in drone operations and Deswik software, including training on the use of Phantom 4 and Mavic 3E drones, improving training efficiency and competency levels
• Proactive Survey Alignment and Planning: Demonstrated ability to understand 24-hour mining and two-weekly mining and drill and blast plans, aligning surveying responsibilities to stay proactive and ensure timely release of controls by planning engineers as per operational needs.
• Pre-start meetings: Conducted daily pre-start safety meetings where all team members were briefed on the day's activities, potential hazards, and safety measures. Implemented effective hazard identification and mitigation strategies during these meetings, ensuring that all necessary equipment was inspected and maintained in good working condition. Planned and delegated tasks to team members based on priority and available resources to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Monthly Safety Meetings: Chaired and led bi-weekly and monthly safety meetings for the mine survey team and the mine technical services team. Facilitated these meetings by reviewing incidents, providing ongoing safety training, addressing team feedback, and planning long-term safety goals. Enhanced team safety performance by regularly reviewing metrics and setting achievable goals, while fostering open communication and active participation from team members to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
• Process Optimization and Innovation: Identified and addressed bottlenecks in work processes, leading to a 20% improvement in productivity and enhanced safety standards. Implemented lean principles and cutting-edge technology, such as value stream mapping and automation, to streamline workflows and reduce inefficiencies. Utilized the latest trends in technology and industry knowledge to develop innovative solutions that optimized survey data flow and processing, resulting in more accurate and timely data for decision-making.