Abugre Samuel
About Abugre Samuel
Abugre Samuel is a Ventilation Engineer with extensive experience in underground mining operations, currently working at Golden Star Resources Ltd. in Ghana. He has a strong educational background in Mining and Mineral Engineering, as well as expertise in ventilation simulation and compliance.
Current Role at Golden Star Resources
Abugre Samuel currently serves as a Ventilation Engineer at Golden Star Resources Ltd. since 2021. He works in the Wassa West region of Western Ghana. In this role, he supervises underground ventilation projects, ensuring they comply with safety and operational standards. His responsibilities include regularly updating ventilation plans using AutoCAD to reflect changes in underground conditions and preparing detailed reports on ventilation performance.
Previous Experience at Kinross Gold Corporation
Prior to his current position, Abugre Samuel worked at Kinross Gold Corporation. He served as an Underground Ventilation Engineer from 2018 to 2021 for three years in Chirano, Ghana. He also held the role of Mine Planning Engineer for four months in 2019 in the western region of Ghana. His work involved identifying and solving ventilation-related problems in underground mining operations and applying for exemption documents related to ventilation.
Education and Qualifications
Abugre Samuel has a diverse educational background. He studied at the National Technical University of Ukraine 'Kyiv Polytechnic Institute' where he earned an Engineer's degree in Metallurgy and Material Science Engineering from 2013 to 2017. He also obtained a Master's degree in Mining and Mineral Engineering from Zhytomyr State Technological University from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he completed a certificate in Mining and Mineral Engineering at The University of Newcastle in 2017, and studied Sociology at Western Sydney University, achieving a certificate from 2017 to 2018. He also holds a certificate in Emergency/Disaster Management from Massey University in 2017.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Abugre Samuel possesses expertise in using Ventsim for Life of Mine (LOM) ventilation simulation. He is actively involved in the identification and resolution of ventilation-related issues in underground mining operations. His technical skills include the ability to prepare detailed reports on ventilation performance on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. He is proficient in using AutoCAD for updating ventilation plans, reflecting the latest changes in underground conditions.
Early Education
Abugre Samuel completed his early education at Tepa Senior High School, where he studied General Science and earned a certificate from 2007 to 2011. This foundational education laid the groundwork for his subsequent studies in engineering and related fields.