Brandi Kocay
Saskatoon,Canada
Summary
Engaged Geologist with four years of experience in the mining and exploration industry. Motivated, evidence-based thinker to prioritize projects while developing high-quality geological models for reporting and to aid decision-making.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Exploration Geologist
Newmont Corporation
05.2022 - Current
- Delineated logging of oriented diamond drill core and RC chip samples, helicopter assisted property scale mapping, 3D modelling of primary mineralization controlling structures in Leapfrog, supervision of drillers and site contractors to ensure safe production, validation and quality control of all exploration data, technical report writing, map generation and data digitization in ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap, participated as a team member on a Technology Taskforce aimed at optimizing exploration workflows.
Project Geologist
Fladgate Exploration Consulting Corporation
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Drill rig and project management, core logging, drill hole deviation, shut down decisions, core sampling following QAQC procedures, supervising up to six geo technicians and two geologists, provided coordination of camp logistics for up to 30 people.
Exploration Geologist
Talisker Resources
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Geological modelling of multiple data sets and plotting of drill results in Leapfrog, delineation core logging of orientated core with an emphasis on structural measurements, drill alignment, deviation monitoring, shut-down decisions, and drill site safety inspections.
Junior Exploration Geologist
Talisker Resources
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Collected soil, stream sediment, and rock samples in rugged terrain, aided supervisors in planning traverses, organizing paperwork, updating GPS data, and creating daily maps in QGIS, geo-teched and orientated core in preparation for the core logging geologist.
Education
BSc. Earth and Ocean Sciences Honours, with Distinction -
University of Victoria
04.2020
Skills
- Extensive field experience including collecting soil, stream sediment, and rock samples for geochemical analysis; and spotting drill holes and aligning of drill rigs
- Proficient at detailed core logging, taking accurate and meaningful structural measurements, and capturing data in a concise and effective way
- Physically fit allowing for long hours in harsh environments
- Experience navigating new terrain via GPS and compass
- Proficient with ArcGIS and QGIS to generate maps for analysis, PERC (Pan-European Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Reserves) Reports, and research
- Experience using Leapfrog for geological modelling, drillhole planning, drillhole analysis, resource and geological modelling
Certifications and awards
- JHSC Representative Training
- MDRU Porphyry Mapping Course (2024)
- Gold-rich Porphyries Short Course (Round-Up 2024)
- Financial Tools and Economic Guidelines for 21st Century Exploration Course (2023)
- First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
- Bear Awareness Training
- Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s License
- Yukon First Line Supervisor Training
- Registered Geoscientist-in-Training in British Columbia (EGBC) – P.Geo application in process
Timeline
Exploration Geologist
Newmont Corporation
05.2022 - Current
Project Geologist
Fladgate Exploration Consulting Corporation
10.2021 - 04.2022
Exploration Geologist
Talisker Resources
05.2021 - 10.2021
Junior Exploration Geologist
Talisker Resources
06.2020 - 05.2021
BSc. Earth and Ocean Sciences Honours, with Distinction -
University of Victoria
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