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Certification
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Tlotlo Kearata Poti

Gaborone,Botswana

Summary

Diligent Engineer with in-depth knowledge of risk assessment techniques and data interpretation. Outstanding inspection and systems analysis skills. Strong time management abilities with excellent record of completing projects ahead of deadlines. Handles pressure and performs well under stressful circumstances.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineering Geologist Intern

Sands Civil Services
Gaborone
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Analysis of rock and soil samples
  • Rock strength testing
  • Rock and soil classification
  • Foundation tests and analysis
  • Writing of geotechnical reports
  • Soil sampling and profiling

Blasting Trainee

Marung Development Services
Karowe Diamond Mine
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Quality assurance and quality checks
  • Blast tie-up
  • Block demarcation
  • Blast simulation
  • Timing
  • Stock taking of explosives
  • Measuring of explosive cup density
  • Organizing magazine
  • Post blast reports

Mining Engineering Attache

Karowe Diamond Mine
Letlhakane
02.2020 - 09.2020
  • Laying of drill holes
  • Measuring of monthly bulk cubic metres
  • Measuring of stockpiles and waste dumps volume
  • Measuring of excavated volumes
  • Planning of blast blocks
  • Timing
  • Blast simulations
  • Blast tie-up
  • Fragmentation analysis
  • Recording of production efficiency in load and haul
  • Recording all the delays
  • Recording the average cycle time

Education

Bachelor’s of Engineering Degree - Mining Engineering

Botswana International University of Science and technology
01.2021

Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education -

Lobatse Senior Secondary School
01.2015

Skills

  • MicroSoft suite (excel, word, powerpoint)
  • QAQC
  • Fragmentation analysis
  • Geovia surpac
  • Geovia gems
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Technical analysis and good report writing
  • Leadership and supervisory skills

Personal Information

Postal address: P O Box 504095, Gaborone

Nationality: Motswana

Languages

  • English
  • Setswana

Certification

  • First aid training in the workplace. Online sources
  • Risk management fundamentals. Online sources
  • ISO 45001:2018 - Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. Online sources
  • Engineering Registration Board certificate

Affiliations

  • Member, Biust Alumni Association
  • Member, Engineering Registration Board

References

  • Boipelo Basaakane, Mine Planning Engineer, Lucara Botswana (Pty) Ltd, Bbasaakane@lucarabotswana.co.bw, 75009617
  • Tshepang Tshekiso, Senior Mine Engineer, Lucara Botswana (Pty) Ltd, Ttshekiso@lucarabotswana.co.bw, 76977693
  • Jack Sands, Director, Sands Civil Services, jsands@sandscivils.com
  • Tumalano Mogapi Kebuletswe, Drilling Shift Supervisor, Marung Development Services, 72971904

Timeline

Engineering Geologist Intern

Sands Civil Services
09.2024 - 12.2024

Blasting Trainee

Marung Development Services
09.2023 - 06.2024

Mining Engineering Attache

Karowe Diamond Mine
02.2020 - 09.2020

Bachelor’s of Engineering Degree - Mining Engineering

Botswana International University of Science and technology

Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education -

Lobatse Senior Secondary School
Tlotlo Kearata Poti