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Gidey Debess

Gidey Debess

Environmental protection rational exploitation, Natural resources; Open cast mining (Mining Engineer)

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Addis Ababa, EthiopiaMember since April 22, 2026
Mine planning and schedulingMine design and developmentDrilling and blasting operationsForecasting and budgetingLeadershipHealth and safety managementAttention to detailProblem solvingTeam LeaderPlanning strategicallyAnalytical capacityCommunication and interpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsMicrosoft OfficeGEMCOMMine designDrilling and blastingBudgeting and forecastingBusiness management
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About

Solid background in open pit Limestone, sandstone, Basalt, Gypsum & iron ore mining, with advanced expertise in mine planning and scheduling, blast hole drilling & blasting design, deep knowledge on explosive selection & safe handling, budget preparation as well as strong leadership, determination, coordination, problem solving skill, financial nous and business management skills. I am someone who can maintain a relaxed but hard-working site culture, and I contribute significantly to the growth and efficiency of the mine over its lifetime. I am ready to go to the next level in my career and take on a senior leadership role.

Experience

Quarry & Mine Manager at Derba MIDROC cement Factory private Ltd. Company (2011-12 – 2020-06)

Derba MIDROC cement is a nationally recognised cement manufacturing company

  • Oversee mine design, planning and development, and scheduling of mine progression
  • Conduct forecasting and budgeting
  • Monitor plans and review against targets and performance
  • Identify opportunities to enhance systems and productivity
  • Supervise and mentor other mine engineers
  • Oversee health and safety of the site, particularly in relation to issues such as safe drilling and blasting operation, control supplies of quality of raw materials, overburden removal and overall mining operations
  • Ensure the safety of mining equipment
  • Understand all aspects of operation and learn new skills as required, such as drilling and blasting
  • Ensure operations comply with internal and external policy and legislation
  • Achieved new safety record in first year in role
  • Oversaw mine development using computer evaluation of various deposits
  • Implemented new drainage system, improving mine performance markedly
  • Oversaw establishment of operational standards systems for mines
  • Undertook specific project work based on the technical and operational aspects of the mining operation
  • Performed budgeting and forecasting
  • Provided valuable input into mine planning and mine operations
  • Maintained detailed production schedule
  • Completed drilling and blasting designs
  • Completed annual budget preparation for the mine operations
  • Completed task observations on surface contractors and performed frequent inspections of the mine/quarry operations
  • Monitored contractor performance
  • Complied with and monitored safe working practices to ensure that statutory requirements and company standards were met

Quarry, Crusher & Auto garage Manager at Messebo cement Factory private Ltd. Company (2008-09 – 2011-11)

Messebo cement is a nationally recognised cement manufacturing company

  • Oversee mine design, planning and development, and scheduling of mine progression
  • Conduct forecasting and budgeting for Quarry, Crusher & Auto garage
  • Monitor plans and review against targets and performance for quarry, crusher & Auto garage
  • Identify opportunities to enhance systems and productivity
  • Supervise and mentor other mine engineers
  • Oversee health and safety of the site, particularly in relation to issues such as safe drilling and blasting operation, control supplies of quality of raw materials, overburden removal and overall mining operations
  • Ensure the safety of mining equipment
  • Understand all aspects of operation and learn new skills as required, such as drilling and blasting
  • Ensure operations comply with internal and external policy and legislation
  • Achieved new safety record in first year in role
  • Oversaw mine development using computer evaluation of various deposits, crusher outputs & maintenance of equipment
  • Implemented new drainage system, improving mine performance markedly
  • Oversaw establishment of operational standards systems for quarry, crusher and Auto garage

Quarry & Crusher Manager at Messebo cement Factory private Ltd. Company (2005-04 – 2008-08)

  • Undertook specific project work based on the technical and operational aspects of the mining operation
  • Performed budgeting and forecasting
  • Provided valuable input into mine planning and mine operations
  • Maintained detailed production schedule
  • Completed drilling and blasting designs
  • Completed annual budget preparation for the mine operations
  • Completed task observations on surface contractors and performed frequent inspections of the mine/quarry operations
  • Monitored contractor performance
  • Complied with and monitored safe working practices to ensure that statutory requirements and company standards were met

Quarry & Crusher Division head at Messebo cement Factory private Ltd. Company (2002-09 – 2005-03)

  • Undertook specific project work based on the technical and operational aspects of the mining operation
  • Performed budgeting and forecasting
  • Provided valuable input into mine planning and mine operations
  • Maintained detailed production schedule
  • Completed drilling and blasting designs
  • Completed annual budget preparation for the Quarry & Crusher operations
  • Completed task observations on surface contractors and performed frequent inspections of the quarry & crusher operations
  • Monitored contractor performance
  • Complied with and monitored safe working practices to ensure that statutory requirements and company standards were met

A/Quarry & Crusher Division head at Messebo cement Factory private Ltd. Company (2000-10 – 2002-08)

  • Undertook specific project work based on the technical and operational aspects of the mining operation
  • Performed budgeting and forecasting
  • Provided valuable input into mine planning and mine operations
  • Maintained detailed production schedule
  • Completed drilling and blasting designs
  • Completed annual budget preparation for the Quarry & Crusher operations
  • Completed task observations on surface contractors and performed frequent inspections of the quarry & crusher operations
  • Monitored contractor performance
  • Complied with and monitored safe working practices to ensure that statutory requirements and company standards were met

Education

PhD in Technical Science (Environment Protection Rational exploitation natural resources; Open cast mining) – Russian People's Friendship University (1999)

Master of Science in Mining Engineering – Russian People's Friendship University (1995)

Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering – Russian People's Friendship University (1993)

Certificate in Elementary school teacher – Asmera Teachers Training Institute (1981)

High school – Agaziy Comprehensive secondary school (1980)

Elementary school – Fekada Elementary school (1974)

Skills

Environmental protection rational exploitation

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