Kittipong Somkruang
Senior Geologist
195/195 M.1 Sansaran(Modchic) Ban Wean, Hang Dong, Chiang Mai
Summary
Accomplished Resource Development Manager and Senior Geologist with a proven track record from the past to present, adept in geological and resource modelling processes, and geo-statistics. Expert in data validation, resource estimation and improved model accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in training junior geologists. Competent technical capability, supervision management and leadership skills have fostered team excellence and innovation in mining and exploration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Resource Development Manager
SCCC
Thailand
08.2022 - Current
- Plan and propose Exploration drill, Resource definition, in-fill and sterilisation drilling as required.
- Provide real time create and/or update of geological models/wireframe (a Limestone quarry and 5 clay deposits)
- Produce In-House resource models to accurately reflect geological and structure data
- Generate and/or update resource models for estimate reserve based on In-House parameter.
- Provides geological input and consults with Geology Manager and Mine Manager regarding mine design, planning etc.
- Ensure open pit mapping is carried out in order to refine relations between mineralization and lithology and/or structure
- Provide feedback to Exploration on any deficiencies in Resource models, and therefore areas for future improvement
- Validate geological interpretations
- Validate of all aspects of geological, mineralogical and assays data with regards to the model.
- Prepare and analysis Geo-statistic data from in-house/Reserve models.
- Assisting in ensuring the whole programme is run to industry best-practice standards as the resulting Geological and Resource models are used to produce Reportable Resources (JORC compliant)
- Provide preliminary technical report and presentation
- Train Junior Geologists
- Identifying and managing geological risks
Senior Geologist
ENRC
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
07.2012 - 03.2019
- Plan and propose Resource definition, in-fill and sterilisation drilling as required.
- Produce and/or real time update of geological models/wireframe and Grade control models within mine planning schedule (2 projects consist copper and cobalt)
- Produce In-House resource and grade control models to accurately reflect geological and structure data
- Maintain detailed monthly reconciliation reporting
- Produce and/or update resource models for estimate reserve based on External Consultant’s parameter and In-House parameter.
- Provides geological input and consults with Technical Service Manager regarding mine design, planning etc.
- Reconcile of Grade control with Exploration Resource models.
- Ensure open pit mapping is carried out in order to refine relations between mineralization and lithology and/or structure
- Provide feedback to Exploration on any deficiencies in Resource models, and therefore areas for future improvement
- Validate geological interpretations
- Validate of all aspects of geological, mineralogical and assays data with regards to the model.
- Prepare and analysis Geo-statistic data from in-house/external Resource/Reserve models.
- Assisting in ensuring the whole programme is run to industry best-practice standards as the resulting Geological and Resource models are used to produce Reportable Resources (JORC, SAMREC, NI 43-101 compliant)
- Provide preliminary technical report and presentation
- Train Junior Geologist
- Identifying and managing geological risks
Project Geologist
Phu Bia Mining Co., Ltd
Laos
05.2008 - 07.2012
- Define Mineral Resource (MR) in Conjunctions with Base Leader
- Help Run Efficient, Cost Effective and Harmonious Geology Base
- Create Exploration 3DModel, Target Size and Business Plan for Phonsavan Project (Copper- gold porphyry deposit), Phu Kham Project (Copper- gold porphyry deposit).
- Compilation geological data, Interpretative cross section and create geological wireframes by Micromine.
- Writing Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Drill hole assay reports on project
- Technical support to exploration and project activities, including Drilling, sampling and Data Collection
- Training local labors and Geological Technicians employed in all of geological field activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Chiang Mai University
Chiang Mai, Thailand 05.1998 - 04.2002
Skills
Geological modelling
Resource Modelling processes
Geo-statistics and reconciliation
Resource estimation
Data Validation
Languages
Thai
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Laos
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Resource Development Manager
SCCC
08.2022 - Current
Senior Geologist
ENRC
07.2012 - 03.2019
Project Geologist
Phu Bia Mining Co., Ltd
05.2008 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Chiang Mai University
05.1998 - 04.2002