Ashraf Hassan

I am a Senior Geologist with over 23 years of multidisciplinary experience across Sudan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates in hydrology, environmental remediation, oil and gas exploration, groundwater management, geotechnical investigations, and mineral resource development. I have led complex field operations, managed multidisciplinary teams, and executed high-stakes projects for major organizations including Aramco and governmental agencies. My strength lies in integrating geological expertise with environmental engineering solutions to drive sustainable outcomes.

Senior Geologist (Quality and Production Manager) at Golden Max Company for Ready Mix Concrete (2025-06 – 2025-09)

Supervised raw materials and concrete mix quality, implemented quality control plans, and managed daily production operations.

• Supervised raw materials and concrete mix quality according to ASTM / SASO standards.
• Implemented Quality Control Plans and performed fresh and hardened concrete tests.
• Analyzed test results and applied corrective actions to improve performance.
• Planned and supervised daily production operations with precise batching control.
• Coordinated between lab, plant, and site to ensure timely and quality delivery.
• Applied ISO 9001 and HSE systems, enhancing operational efficiency.

Senior Environmental Geologist & Site Supervisor at Special Environmental Projects (SEP) (2022-09 – 2025-05)

Lead remediation operations, supervised CO2 injection and storage projects, and conducted geotechnical investigations for Aramco.

• Lead remediation operations in Aramco's Jazan Bulk Plant and Al-Hasa sites, overseeing drilling, well installation, and mobile hydrocarbon extraction systems.
• Supervise Aramco's CO2 Injection & Storage pilot project in igneous rocks, managing water sampling, tracer testing, CO2 monitoring, and technical documentation.
• Conduct geotechnical site investigations in Ras Tanura and Juayamah sites under Aramco EPD standards.
• Certified Aramco Work Permit Receiver (WPR), scoring 94% in final assessment.
• Certified H2S and SCBA AWARENESS.

Senior Geologist (Hydrologist) at Technology and Development Solutions (TDS) / Aamaq (2021-04 – 2022-08)

Managed hydrological network operations, conducted hydrogeological mapping and pump testing, and installed flood monitoring stations.

• Managed hydrological network operations in KSA, including drilling, aquifer testing, and climate station installation.
• Conducted hydrogeological mapping and pump testing in UAE with AQTESOLV software under Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD).
• Led installation of Flash Flood Monitoring Stations across UAE wadis.

Senior Drilling Geologist & Team Leader at CDM Smith (2013-09 – 2020-12)

Directed groundwater studies in Harrat regions, installed monitoring wells, and managed subcontractor performance.

• Directed groundwater studies in Harrat regions under MEWA, covering drilling, geophysical logging, casing, cementation, and aquifer testing.
• Installed monitoring wells and loggers, supervised environmental data acquisition and managed subcontractor performance.
• Contributed to final project handover documentation and technical audits.

Senior Drilling Geologist at Abu Nayyan Trading Company (Miahona) (2012-10 – 2013-09)

Executed groundwater well drilling operations and water sampling for natural radioactivity assessments.

• Executed groundwater well drilling operations, coring, casing, cementation, and water sampling for natural radioactivity assessments.
• Ensured compliance with MEWA specifications in site execution and reporting.

Senior Geologist (Mining Field) at Ministry of Minerals (2012-02 – 2012-09)

Oversaw mineral exploration and drilling activities, including core sample evaluation and gold extraction data analysis.

• Oversaw mineral exploration and drilling activities, including core sample evaluation and gold extraction data analysis.

Senior Geologist – Senior Data Engineer & Team Leader at Data log Oil Technology, Canadian Mudlogging Co. (2005-01 – 2012-02)

Progressed from sample catcher to team leader in mud logging services, managed real-time data operations on oil rigs.

• Progressed from sample catcher to team leader in mud logging services.
• Managed real-time data operations on oil rigs, coordinated with drilling supervisors, and prepared geological and final well reports.

Geologist (Mud Logger) at Zhong yuan Petroleum Exploration Bureau (ZPEB) Mudlogging (2004-09 – 2005-01)

Performed lithological sample analysis and data plotting in master logs.

• Performed lithological sample analysis and data plotting in master logs.

QC/AC Geologist & Materials Engineer at MAM Co. for Roads, Bridges & Ready-Mix Concrete (2001-10 – 2004-09)

Evaluated materials for concrete production and conducted compressive strength testing.

• Evaluated materials for concrete production and conducted compressive strength testing.

Junior Geologist at Lebanese Sudanese Drilling Co. (1998-01 – 2001-12)

Conducted groundwater well drilling supervision, soil sampling, and pumping tests.

• Conducted groundwater well drilling supervision, soil sampling, and pumping tests.

Bachelor of Science in Geology – University of Khartoum (1998-06)