Charles Eze
Hydrogeologist
Owerri, Imo State
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
ASSISTANT CHIEFF HYDROGEOLOGIST
ANAMBRA IMO RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Owerri, Imo State, Imo
01.2024 - Current
- Participate in public education and outreach programs
- Use GIS and other soft wares for data analysis
- Present findings to stakeholders and regulatory agencies
- Monitor groundwater level and quality
- Analyze geological and hydrological data
- Supported litigation cases as an expert witness, providing detailed hydrogeologic analyses and reports.
- Evaluated potential sites for water supply development through extensive hydrogeological investigations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex water-related issues in various projects.
Principal Hydrogeologist
Anambra Imo River Basin Development Authority
Owerri, Imo State, Imo
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Prepared navigational charts and maps and compiled and evaluated hydrologic information.
- Provided timely solutions to client inquiries, maintaining strong business relationships and fostering customer satisfaction.
- Increased groundwater resource understanding by conducting comprehensive aquifer tests and analysis.
- Participated in professional conferences, sharing research findings and staying abreast of emerging trends within the industry.
- Implemented innovative data collection techniques to enhance the accuracy of hydrogeologic assessments.
- Optimized well designs and pumping systems to ensure sustainable groundwater extraction.
- Conducted thorough field investigations, utilizing advanced geophysical methods for subsurface characterization.
- Prepared comprehensive technical reports, documenting findings and recommendations from hydrogeologic studies for clients'' use in project planning and execution phases.
- Evaluated potential sites for water supply development through extensive hydrogeological investigations.
- Developed customized training programs for junior staff members, enhancing their technical skills in hydrogeology.
- Prepared written and oral reports to describe research results using illustrations, maps and appendices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex water-related issues in various projects.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Senior Hydrogeologist
Anambra Imo River Basin Development Authority
Owerri, Imo State, Imo
03.2017 - 12.2020
- Liaised with clients, consultants, water regulators, researchers, external bodies and other professionals interested in optimizing hydrology plans to protect environmental resources.
- Conducted thorough field investigations, including drilling operations, aquifer testing, and environmental sampling.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by leading multidisciplinary teams in complex hydrogeological projects.
- Developed customized training programs for clients aimed at enhancing their understanding of hydrogeology principles.
- Reduced project costs through efficient allocation of resources and accurate budget forecasting.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on industry best practices and professional development opportunities.
- Optimized groundwater extraction systems by conducting well performance evaluations and recommending improvements.
- Improved water quality through comprehensive hydrogeological investigations and remediation strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Geology (Hydrogeology)
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria 07.2014 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Nigeria
Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria 08.2004 - 10.2008
Senior School Certificate Exam - Science
Bubbendorff Memorial Grammar School
Adazi Nnukwu, Anambra State 09.1995 - 06.2002
Skills
Report Preparation
Accomplishments
- Carry out pre-drilling exploration Geophysics (Resistivity) Surveys in South Eastern
Nigeria for the location of productive boreholes.
- Supervise drilling of productive boreholes, installation of submersible pumps, construction
of overhead tanks and electricity generating plants.
- Training of Youths and Women on Handpump Borehole maintenance and Household water treatment in Ebonyi State.
- Carry out pump-testing of productive boreholes to determine their yield and drawdown in
order to calculate the capacities of the required submersible pumps and generating plants.
- Any other duties that may be assigned to me by the Managing Director of Anambra – Imo
River Basin Development Authority.
-Successfully carried out the inventory of all non-functional boreholes in Southeastern Nig.
-Successful Organized World River Day Celebration for 2021, 2022, 2023 in the Authority.
- Hydrogeological Mapping of Abia State, Southeastern Nigeria
Additional Information
MEMBERSHIP OF STATUTORY COMMITTEES:
- Member, Monitoring/Implementation Committee on the dredging of Ahmadu Bello Kubanni Reservoir.
- Member, Strategic Plan Committee on the Workshop/Retreat Towards Popularization of the Four (4) Years Strategic Plan and Reorientation of Key Staff of Anambra/Imo River Basin development Authority.
- Member, Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit, Anambra/Imo River Basin Development Authority.
- Member of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) on Celebration of 2021 Maiden Edition, 2022 and 2023 World Rivers Day in Nigeria A.I.R.B.D.A.
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES/ASSOCIATIONS:
Corporate Member: Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS)
Corporate Member: Nigerian Association of Hydrogeologists (NAH)
Registered:Council of Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG)
MEMBER: International Water Association (IWA)
Certification
Hydrogeology License
Timeline
ASSISTANT CHIEFF HYDROGEOLOGIST
ANAMBRA IMO RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
01.2024 - Current
2021 “TRAIN THE TRAINER” Capacity Building on Sustainable Water Technology. Base Events Centre, Independent Layout, Enugu, Enugu State.
12-2021
Hydrogeology License
11-2021
: GIS Application & Data Modeling – Working With Spatial Toolset. Centre Lion Gadgets and Technologies, University of Nigeria Nsukka and GAMERS
07-2021
Principal Hydrogeologist
Anambra Imo River Basin Development Authority
01.2020 - 12.2023
Flood Modelling at National Water Resources Institute Kaduna, by the National University of Public Services of Hungary/ Ministry of Water Resources.
08-2017
Senior Hydrogeologist
Anambra Imo River Basin Development Authority
03.2017 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Geology (Hydrogeology)
Ahmadu Bello University
07.2014 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Nigeria
08.2004 - 10.2008
Senior School Certificate Exam - Science
Bubbendorff Memorial Grammar School
09.1995 - 06.2002
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