Abdulkarim Abubakar

Conducting necessary fieldwork to Identify and assess the quantity, quality, and the location of mineral deposits through reconnaissance survey by taking coordinates of the site and collection of samples from the site for laboratory analysis to get a proper data of the samples to ascertain and confirm the presence of the mineral in required quality and quantity. Investigating the evolution and structure of the site and its associated minerals, planning program for exploration of sites and minerals; surveying and mapping geologically promising sites; collecting and recording samples and data; preparing reports; ascertaining extraction risks; and advising managerial, technical, and engineering staffs on reserves development. Then discussing with the company if interested in the site and advising them on how to fill application to get the site cover by legal means through the federal ministry of mines and still development. 

• Site Mineral Exploration Geologist                     2018   To  DATE

Job Tittle: Mineral Exploration Geologist

Job Responsibility: Conducting necessary fieldwork to Identify and assess the quantity, quality, and the location of mineral deposits through reconnaissance survey by taking coordinates of the site and collection of samples from the site for laboratory analysis to get a proper data of the samples to ascertain and confirm the presence of the mineral in required quality and quantity. Investigating the evolution and structure of the site and its associated minerals, planning program for exploration of sites and minerals; surveying and mapping geologically promising sites; collecting and recording samples and data; preparing reports; ascertaining extraction risks; and advising managerial, technical, and engineering staffs on reserves development. Then discussing with the company if interested in the site and advising them on how to fill application to get the site cover by legal means through the federal ministry of mines and still development. 

• UNICEF/DFIDSupported SHAWN Project On The Construction Of 3 Compartment VIP Latrines For Bauchi State RUWASSA                  2017 – 2018

Job Tittle: Project Manager/State Supervisor, Zaki Local Government Area, Bauchi State.                         

Job description: Supervising local government Supervisors on the Construction of 3 Compartment VIP Latrines, educating communities about latrines and related sanitation issues, and developing plans for a latrine project construct appropriate for the communities. Ensuring efficient, effective, quality and timely implementation of the entire project. Managing and developing the project team. Maintaining comprehensive records and reporting in a timely manner. Assisting in wider organizational development through learning and proposal. Managing external relations related to the projects.

• Bauchi State Rural Water Supply & Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) Bauchi, Bauchi State.                                                                                                                                                                   

   Job Tittle:    National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)                2016 - 2017   

Job description: Carrying out Geophysical Survey operation and Geophysical Interpretation, Assembling crew of drilling helpers, rig operators and service helpers and checking the drilling equipment, Ensuring safe transportation of the drilling rig to the place of work, Setting up the drilling rig where water is required, Drilling into the ground and setting up shafts for pumping water, Supervising drilling operations and the performance of the rig,  Providing plastic or steel lining to the shaft to prevent caving in of the earth in the well, Repairing caved in or broken water wells and Closing wells that are not functional anymore, Carrying out Borehole Pumping Test to ascertain the water quantity.

• Gombe State UNICEF Assisted Water and Sanitation Project (WATSAN), Gombe, P.M.B 0114, Gombe, Adjacent Deputy Governor’s Office, Gombe State.                                                                                                                                             

Job Tittle: Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES): 2015                                                                          

Job description: Providing guidance in the implementation of a sustainable water and sanitation strategy, providing assistance to WSPs/WDs on the process of adoption. Providing technical and capability building support in the development of water and sanitation measures, identify opportunities for integrating climate resiliency in water and sanitation-related activities; and Network or partner with water and sanitation programs of government agencies and tap into the CSR programs of private corporations, Carryout Geophysical Survey, Geophysical Interpretation & Borehole Drilling.

• M.Sc. in Engineering Geology & Hydrogeology                                                         2018 - 2023

          University of Jos – Nigeria

• Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Project Management                                            2016 - 2017

        Chartered Institute of Project Management

• B.Sc. degree in Geology, 2nd Class (Upper Division)                                               2012 - 2016

       Gombe State University, Nigeria 

• S.S.C.E                                                                                                                        2004 - 2009

      Government Science Secondary School, Gombe

• Primary School Leaving Certificate                                                                            1998 - 2004

         Karangada Primary School, Gombe 

                              MEMBERSHIP AFFILIATIONS

• 2020  Corporate Member, Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (MNMGS) – (C-19-6646)                  
• 2019  Corporate Member, Nigerian Association For Engineering Geology and the Environment (MNAEGE) – (C-19-167)
• 2017  Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Project Management  (CPMP, ACPM) – (0000933)
• 2017  Graduate Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (chartered) (MNIM) – (240306)   
• 2017  Associate Member, Institute of Professional Managers & Administrators of Nigeria (MIPMA) – (ASS/2206)