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Michael Phelan

Michael Phelan

Geologist and Hydrogeologist
Pringle Bay, Overberg District Municipality

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About Michael Phelan:

A detail-oriented and hands-on Geologist specializing in exploration geology and groundwater monitoring. With a proven track record in successful geological exploration drilling programs, groundwater monitoring programs, geological logging, and data analysis. Experience in coal and heavy mineral exploration programs. Experience in data management of groundwater data which includes the compilation, manipulation, and evaluation of data. The ability to interact effectively with people from different backgrounds. With strong time management skills and verbal and written communication skills. A loyal and dependable employee who takes pride in his work and attacks new challenges head-on. A skilled worker who continues to expand knowledge of current best practices through research and constant personal learning.

Experience

JUNIOR HYDROGEOLOGIST| PARSONS AND ASSOCIATES SPECIALIST GROUNDWATER CONSULTANTS

MARCH. 2019 – SEPTEMBER 2023 | South Africa

  • Sampling of borehole and product water.
  • Downloading data from the data loggers
  • Detailed Field Measurements
  • Accurate monitoring of reports and compliance reports
  • Installation of Solinst data loggers
  • Pump testing supervision
  • Drilling supervision for percussion rigs
  • Accurate data entry 

 

FIELD GEOLOGIST| G&T EXPLORATION SERVICES, CONSULTING AT MINERAL SANDS SAHL IN GUINEA (HEAVY MINERAL SANDS)

NOVEMBER 2015 – JANUARY 2017 | GUINEA, 

  • Detailed logging of air core samples
  • QAQC of lithological logs
  • Pegging holes
  • Precise recording of GPS coordinates
  • Supervising line clearing
  • Compiling and checking dispatch sheets with precision and accuracy

GRADUATE GEOLOGIST| MOZAMBIQUE EXPLORATION SERVICES, CONSULTING AT EURASIAN NATURAL RESOURCE COMPANY IN MOZAMBIQUE (COAL)

NOVEMBER 2011 – MAY 2013 | MOZAMBIQUE Lithological logging of core

  • Geotechnical logging of core
  • Meticulous sampling of coal 
  • Correlation of coal seams
  • Drilling supervision for percussion and diamond rigs
  • QAQC of lithological logs
  • Accurate measuring of groundwater

Assisting in field mapping

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GEOLOGY AND GEOGRAPHY

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University | April 2009

 

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN GEOLOGY 

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University | April 2010

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