Akeem Mckenzie
Field Geologist
Kingston ,Jamaica
Summary
Field Geologist with over three (3) years experience working with Geophysx Jamaica Limited. I've engaged in an island-wide greenfield exploration program focusing on metallic minerals across the country. During this period I've collected over five thousand (5,000) soil, stream, rock, and talus samples for analysis and record keeping. Throughout the years I've taken part in several programs where I've worked with seismic equipment such as the TROMINO and extremely low-frequency em system (ELF), and worked alongside geophysicists while using the induced polarization method to aid in the search for ore bodies; performed water sampling for quality control purposes, core logging, and alteration mapping.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Geologist ( Team Lead)
Geophysx Jamaica Limited
Kingston , Jamaica
04.2018 - Current
- Use of Garmin Gps for location documentation and Earthmate software to assist in navigation and tracking navigation routes.
- Recording data such as geological structures, rock type, noticeable mineralization, and alteration type present in the field. These are used to aid in the creation of geological maps and alteration maps.
- Responsible for the collection of samples in the area of interest; ensuring that the proper technique is used and the samples collected are satisfactory with the requirements laid out by the company.
- Responsible for transporting the team and formulating navigation routes to access each point of interest through terrains of various difficulties.
- Communicate with the community members to advise them of what kind of task will be undertaken by the team members and negotiate with any locals who had an issue if sampling was to be done on their property.
- Prepare health and safety guidelines for team members.
- Transport core samples from the drill site to the storage facility and log cores.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of The West Indies
Mona, Jamaica 09.2015 - 06.2019
Skills
Geological Mapping
Alteration Mapping
Core Logging
Report Writing
Microsoft Office Suite
ArcGIS
QGIS
First Aid
Health and Safety Management
AutoCad (basic)
Knowledge in various sampling methods
Team leadership and supervision
Certification
IOSH Health and Safety
References
Can be provided upon request
Timeline
Field Geologist ( Team Lead)
Geophysx Jamaica Limited
04.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of The West Indies
09.2015 - 06.2019