Niane Korbala

Versatile mining and surveying technician with a solid college background in Mineral Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Civil and Mining Engineering. Experienced in conducting field surveys, controlling mining works, data entry/validation, and strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. Detail-oriented, accustomed to demanding industrial and mining environments, available for field and rotation positions.

Specialized Operator - VACUUM AND HYDROVAC EQUIPMENT - Ortec - Rouyn-Noranda, QC

(2025-05)

• Operate vacuum equipment (hydrovac, vacuum truck) for industrial cleaning and non-destructive excavation in mining/industrial environments.
• Perform precision hydro-excavation to locate and protect underground infrastructure.
• Carry out suction and management of residual materials in strict compliance with environmental standards.
• Prepare, mark out, and secure work zones prior to the start of operations.
• Ensure preventive inspection, basic equipment maintenance, and write intervention reports.
• Produce reports and export data for technical teams.

Survey Technician - Terre Dynamique - Sudbury, ON

(2024-10 - 2025-04)

• Conducting precision underground surveys using a total station.
• Updating mine plans and calculating extracted volumes.
• Marking alignments for long-hole drilling and development.
• Exporting and structuring data in Civil 3D.
• Strict adherence to underground safety protocols (Vale).

Mining Technician - Ground Control - Sabadola Gold Operations - Sénégal

(2023-05 - 2023-09)

• Conduct field surveys and ensure work control in accordance with plans.
• Verify the compliance of excavations and developments.
• Collect and validate field data for operational monitoring.
• Update plans and technical documents.
• Identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams.
• Rigorously apply health and safety standards.

Diploma - Mineral Technology – Mining Engineering - Collège Boréal (2023 - 2025-04)

Bachelor's Degree - Civil and Mining Engineering - Université Cheikh Anta Diop (2017 - 2020)