Mohammedelfatih Nurain
Riyadh
Summary
Experienced geologist with strong geology and exploration expertise, applying risk management and schedule control to meet project goals. Leads multidisciplinary field activities including core logging, geophysical surveying, and QA/QC for data quality assurance. Produces clear technical reports based on sampling, drilling, and trenching results.
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years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Geologist
Tamaadon Mining Company
Riyadh
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Led projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with geological objectives.
- Managed operations for AMAK sampling project execution.
- Conducted rock sampling to support comprehensive geological analysis and decision-making.
- Documented trenching procedures and findings to provide clear insights for subsequent project phases.
- Prepared technical reports to summarise project outcomes.
Engineering Geologist
Waleed Nafea Al Harbi for constructions Est.
Riyadh
03.2021 - 02.2025
- Executed geophysical surveying to map underground structures, aiding in resource identification and project planning.
- Conducted core drilling to extract geological samples, supporting geological analysis and project decisions.
- Developed technical standard reports to document procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing quality assurance.
Senior Geologist
Sudanese Japanese mining integrated and development
Khartoum
05.2016 - 07.2019
- Investigated geological formations to identify and assess mineral deposits, including epithermal and VMS deposits, enhancing resource evaluation efforts.
- Conducted exploration activities from sampling through advanced drilling, contributing to identification of potential mineral resources.
- Documented and logged RC and DD drilling in accordance with industry standards, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
- Technical reporting of exploration results as per international industry codes.
- Conversant in industry standard of QA/QC protocols and their statistical analysis implementation.
Senior Geologist
Dubai International for Mining Company
Khartoum
05.2012 - 04.2015
- Led exploration team and supervised laboratory processes for sample preparation, including crushing, grinding, and packaging.
- Executed phase one exploration, focusing on stream sediment and soil sampling, alongside comprehensive trench documentation for data collection.
- Perform geophysical survey VES and profiling, providing interpretation and application to inform mineral exploration strategies.
- Orienting borehole drilling, core logging, and calculating structure angles & RQD parameters.
- Conducted surface and detailed mapping using geoinformatics, including GIS and remote sensing, to enhance geological understanding.
Assistant teacher
Al-Neelain University
Khartoum
08.2008 - 05.2012
- Engaged with students to enhance geoscience learning techniques and collaborated with teachers and colleagues to implement current methods in geoscience.
- Instructed courses on petrology, minerals, mapping, geochemistry, geophysics, and structural analysis of petrology, minerals, mapping, geochemistry, geophysics, and structural analysis.
- Supported directors in achieving strategic educational goals, aligning teaching practices with overall educational plans and strategies.
- Provided accurate and constructive guidance to younger geologists in the lab and field, fostering their professional development.
- Ensuring timely effective and updates regarding the status of exploration geology and mining methods.
Hydrogeologist
Geospectra Company
Khartoum
08.2009 - 03.2012
- Conducted hydrogeology and water resources assessments to evaluate groundwater availability and sustainability.
- Performed pumping tests to evaluate the sustainability of water resources.
- Executed borehole drilling and compiled data to support groundwater monitoring and analysis.
- Performed hydrogeophysical exploration using geo-electrical methods to identify subsurface features and water resources.
- Geo informatics (Remote Sensing and GIS).
Education
BSc Hons - applied geology and hydrogeology
Al Neelain University
Khartoum, Sudan08-2008
MSc. - Geophysics
Al Neelain University
Khartoum, Sudan03-2014
Skills
- Geophysical surveying
- Field exploration strategies
- Site assessment
- Data quality assurance
- Multi-disciplinary project collaboration
- Budgeting and cost estimation
- Written and verbal communication
- Interpersonal problem-solving
Languages
Arabic (native), English (very good).
Workshops, and Training:
- ISO 9001 2015 QMS KAM Center for Training &Development, November 2025.
- Radiation safety officer (RSO), King Abdallah City for atomic and renewable energy, August 2015.
- Microsoft office and OS packages (Words, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Geological mapping software, ArcGIS, GIS, and Surfer.
- Remote sensing and image enhancements software (PCI-Gematica, ENVI).
- Verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Geophysical software (1XD, G0cad, IPtwin).
- Public relationship and community influencer.
Timeline
Senior Geologist
Tamaadon Mining Company
06.2025 - 11.2025
Engineering Geologist
Waleed Nafea Al Harbi for constructions Est.
03.2021 - 02.2025
Senior Geologist
Sudanese Japanese mining integrated and development
05.2016 - 07.2019
Senior Geologist
Dubai International for Mining Company
05.2012 - 04.2015
Hydrogeologist
Geospectra Company
08.2009 - 03.2012
Assistant teacher
Al-Neelain University
08.2008 - 05.2012
BSc Hons - applied geology and hydrogeology
Al Neelain University
MSc. - Geophysics
Al Neelain University