İsmailcan Sever
Geologist / M.Sc. / Manager
Çan / Çanakkale, Turkey
About Me
With extensive experience in the mining sector and proven managerial expertise, I aim to develop innovative and effective solutions for the projects under my responsibility. My goal is to maximize team performance, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver tangible contributions to the company's growth. By staying abreast of current industry practices and technological advancements, I intend to devise practical strategies to improve production processes and reduce costs.
Work Experience
Mineral Exploration Manager
Kalemaden Ind. Raw Mat. Inc.
May 2024 - Present | Çanakkale, Turkey
Currently holding a managerial position, overseeing projects in production, exploration, drilling, and resource modeling. Responsible for leading my team, making strategic decisions, and ensuring the successful execution of operational objectives.
Senior Mine Geologist
ESAN Ind. Raw Mat. Inc.
June 2023 - May 2024 | Balıkesir, Turkey
Collaborated with colleagues on underground mining projects, achieving significant advancements in the optimization and digitization of production processes, which enhanced operational efficiency and reinforced project management capabilities.
Chief Exploration Engineer
ATA Twins Comp. Ltd. (SANKO)
September 2022 - June 2023 | Ghana, West Africa
Led a small team in a placer gold deposit project, overseeing the establishment of a production facility and implementing resource development strategies. Managed exploration trench excavations and conducted detailed mapping of drainage basins to enhance resource potential understanding.
Senior Exploration Geologist
Zenit Mining Inc.
September 2020 - September 2022 | Balıkesir, Turkey
Managed a team of four, overseeing two drilling rigs in a continuous 24/7 operation. My leadership ensured the seamless execution of exploration programs, enhancing geological mapping and resource evaluation for efficient mine planning.
Mine Geologist
Avesoro Resources INC.
September 2018 - September 2020 | Burkina Faso, West Africa
Managed grade control operations across five 24/7 active pits. Led efforts that successfully reduced dilution rates from 60% to 10% and increased ore production grade from 1.5 g/t to 2.5 g/t by directing sampling, utilizing Datamine for modeling, and coordinating production maps with the survey team.
Exploration Specialist
Kalemaden Ind. Raw Mat. Inc.
February 2016 - September 2018 | Çanakkale, Turkey
Focused on the exploration and formation analysis of industrial raw materials, particularly feldspar and kaolin. Through extensive fieldwork and geochemical sampling, I identified prospective mineral targets, building a strong foundation in geological interpretation.
Skills
Technical Skills
- Mine Geology
- Exploration Geology
- Resource & Reserve Modeling
- Drilling Planning & Execution
- Geological Mapping
- Geochemical & Geophysical Data Interpretation
- Ore Control & Production Monitoring
- Geotechnical Assessment
Managerial Skills
- Field Management & Operational Planning
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Team Leadership & Coordination
- Project Management & Strategic Planning
Software Skills
- Datamine Studio RM/EM/UG
- QGIS
- ArcGIS
- NetCAD
- NetProMine
- CorelDRAW
Languages
- English: C1/C2 (IELTS: 6.5)
- French: A1 (Beginner)
Leadership Experience
My leadership journey began at university with AIESEC, working on international projects. Professionally, I gained team management experience as a shift supervisor at Esan. In Africa, I led a small team on a gold mining project, building my international leadership credentials. Currently, as Mineral Exploration Manager at Kale Maden, I coordinate production and exploration processes, manage my team, and contribute to strategic decisions, strengthening my capabilities in leadership and project management.
Education
Istanbul Technical University
M.Sc. in Geological Engineering
GPA: 3.14 / 4.00
Istanbul Technical University
B.Sc. in Geological Engineering
GPA: 2.60 / 4.00
Contact
Address
Şehit Mustafa Kaya St. No:130 D:21, Çan / Çanakkale