Habtamu Abatneh Belete
Auckland, New Zealand,229, Block House Bay Road
Summary
Dynamic geologist with extensive experience at Nankai Mining Plc, excelling in gold exploration and geological mapping. Proven ability to enhance project outcomes through teamwork and problem-solving. Skilled in utilizing advanced geochemical methods and delivering clear reports, fostering strong stakeholder relationships while ensuring safety and compliance in resource development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Geothermal and Petroleum Mega Projects
Ministry of Mine-Ethiopia
07.2019 - 01.2025
- Regulate and Promote conditions necessary for the development of geothermal and petroleum resources investment activities in time frame.
- Issue health and safety standards, drilling code of practices, inspection guidelines, and other codes and standards related to geothermal and petroleum operations and supervise the implementation of same.
- Conducting and participating stakeholder’s meetings, conferences and events
- Managing and supervising office activities and staff.
- Conducting geothermal and petroleum resource development
- Evaluation of Geothermal and petroleum annual reporting, and work program and as well as drilling program, plan and well design.
Senior Exploration Geologist
Nankai Mininig Plc
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Presented findings to stakeholders in clear, concise reports tailored to their specific needs and interests.
- Used optical, x-ray, heat, acid and precision instruments to test industrial Gold, abrasives, soil and rocks to determine geological characteristics.
- Used geochemical, geophysical and drilling methods to design 10 gold exploration programs.
- Participated in industry conferences as both a presenter and attendee, staying current on emerging trends in the field of exploration geology.
- Detail, regional and reconnaissance geological, geochemical and structural mapping.
- Prepare 2D and 3D geological maps and sections with Arc GIS and MapInfo.
- Designing, coordinating, supervising and monitoring Diamond core and RC drilling.
- Trench, Pit and Geochemistry data Sampling and Logging (soil, rock chip, stream sediment and heavy concentration sample).
- Lithological, structural and geotechnical core logging and RC chip sampling logging.
- Working on core fitting, calculating RQD, core sample making and photography, supervising on core splitting, core sampling and preparing dispatch to laboratory.
- Analyzing assay results and interpretation of surface data.
- Technical and annual interim report writing
Geologist
Brhanthem Investment Nyota Minerals (Ethiopia)
12.2010 - 06.2015
- Improved geological mapping accuracy by implementing advanced techniques and technologies in data collection.
- Participated in field investigations, collecting vital geological samples for laboratory analysis and interpretation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Geology
Arba Minch University
Arba Minch, Ethiopia07-2010
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Driving License - local
- Geothermal Project Management(10, Feb- 11, Mar, 2025) in New Zealand
- Geothermal Technology Workshop/Conceptual Models (28, Mar- 05, Apr, 2024) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Intensive training for Geothermal Resource Engineering (21, Aug-16,Dec,2023) by JICA, in Japan
- Sustainable Geothermal Development (11,Nov-06, Dec,2022) by GRO-GTO, KenGen, GDC in Kenya
- Geothermal Science and Technology (11, Aug-1, Sep, 2019) by KenGen, GDC, in Kenya
Timeline
Head of Geothermal and Petroleum Mega Projects
Ministry of Mine-Ethiopia
07.2019 - 01.2025
Senior Exploration Geologist
Nankai Mininig Plc
08.2017 - 08.2019
Geologist
Brhanthem Investment Nyota Minerals (Ethiopia)
12.2010 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Applied Geology
Arba Minch University
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