Vincent Payin Opoku
Ottawa
Summary
Surveyor with over six years of experience conducting precise boundary determinations and topographic surveys. Utilizes advanced geospatial techniques and collaborative problem-solving to ensure project accuracy and compliance. Possesses in-depth knowledge of regulatory standards and their practical application in fieldwork, consistently delivering reliable results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Land Surveyor
Lands Commission of Ghana
10.2020 - 08.2024
- Conducted topographic surveys to assist in the design of infrastructure improvements.
- Entered legal descriptions, lot sizes and other data into online databases through ArcGIS, AutoCAD and QGIS interfaces.
- Used Trimble and AutoCAD to create detailed maps from raw field data.
- Improved land survey accuracy by implementing advanced GPS and GIS technologies.
- Measured and marked property lines and key topographic features.
- Facilitated construction by mapping out utility installations and establishing reference points, grades and elevations.
- Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations.
- Supported environmental impact assessments with thorough wetland delineation surveys.
Cadastral Surveyor Part Time
VOPA Lands Engineering Services
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Marking parcels on the ground in accordance with the descriptions in the public land register
- Cadastral plan preparation
- Composite plan preparation for land dispute settlement
- Land Boundary Data collection and processing
- Ensure that plans comply with subdivision by-laws
- Submit plans to the appropriate government agency for approval
- Improved project planning by delivering detailed topographical maps.
Mine Surveyor - National Service
Goldfields Ghana Limited
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Layout designs and limits to ensure the pits and dumps are constructed as designed
- Layout and pickup blast holes daily
- Improved safety compliance by conducting regular site inspections.
- Weekly drone surveys of pit and dumps
- Monitor wall conditions and communicate to Operations the need for scaling
- Coordinate with Operations to ensure the pit floors and dumps are level with the aid of Topcon Grade Indicate kit and laser levels
- Conducted topographical surveys to ensure accurate mapping of mine sites.
- Support incident investigations
- Ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated
- Perform other duties as assigned
Industrial Trainee
Goldfield Limited
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Pit Wall monitoring
- Stake out control limits to guide Projects and Operations.
- Conduct topographical surveys.
- Perform as-built surveys of active mining and development areas.
- Ensure the accuracy of as-built data and maintain up-to-date as-built maps.
- Conduct regular audits of as-built data for quality assurance.
Survey Assistant(Intenship)
Perseus Mining, Ghana
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Tailing dams level pickups
- Setting out of ramp formation
- Setting out of road formation and profiling
- Setting out of road formation and profiling.
- Pit water level monitoring.
Education
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON05-2026
Drone Certification-Transport Canada - Advanced Drone Pilot Certification
Canada Drone Institute
Kingston, ON06-2025
Master of Science - Geospatial Information Science
University of Ghana
Legon-Accra05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Geomatic Engineering
University of Mines And Technology
Tarkwa-Ghana06-2018
Skills
- Dedication to Workplace Safety Standards
- Effective Team Member
- Knowledgeable in GNSS Surveying Equipment
- Skilled in UAV Operations
- Proficient in Carlson and QGIS
- Committed to Skill Development
- Proficient in GIS Applications
- Field data collection
Languages
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Student Member Project Management Institute(PMI) -ID 8918018
- Student Member Canada Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (CIM) ID 9118342
- Student Member Canadian Geotechnical society-ID 068523
Timeline
Land Surveyor
Lands Commission of Ghana
10.2020 - 08.2024
Cadastral Surveyor Part Time
VOPA Lands Engineering Services
09.2019 - 08.2023
Mine Surveyor - National Service
Goldfields Ghana Limited
08.2018 - 11.2019
Industrial Trainee
Goldfield Limited
08.2017 - 12.2017
Survey Assistant(Intenship)
Perseus Mining, Ghana
05.2016 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Ottawa
Drone Certification-Transport Canada - Advanced Drone Pilot Certification
Canada Drone Institute
Master of Science - Geospatial Information Science
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Science - Geomatic Engineering
University of Mines And Technology
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