Andre Jonker
Seismic QC at Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd.- Claim this Profile
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Andrew Pryce Dip.WHS/SRM, Tech-IOSH
I found Andre to be a composed and pragmatic individual with many years experience in the exploration industry. Proven success in managing taxing and high-risk situations with poise, exerting calming influence on team members in challenging, potentially life-threatening settings. Reputation of reliability and expert knowledge of carbons and hydrocarbons exploration thought out continental Africa. Andre possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills, able to communicate technical requirements clearly and convincingly. He has valid knowledge of all aspects of the exploration industry including HSE requirements and mine clearance operations.
Andrew Pryce Dip.WHS/SRM, Tech-IOSH
I found Andre to be a composed and pragmatic individual with many years experience in the exploration industry. Proven success in managing taxing and high-risk situations with poise, exerting calming influence on team members in challenging, potentially life-threatening settings. Reputation of reliability and expert knowledge of carbons and hydrocarbons exploration thought out continental Africa. Andre possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills, able to communicate technical requirements clearly and convincingly. He has valid knowledge of all aspects of the exploration industry including HSE requirements and mine clearance operations.
Andrew Pryce Dip.WHS/SRM, Tech-IOSH
I found Andre to be a composed and pragmatic individual with many years experience in the exploration industry. Proven success in managing taxing and high-risk situations with poise, exerting calming influence on team members in challenging, potentially life-threatening settings. Reputation of reliability and expert knowledge of carbons and hydrocarbons exploration thought out continental Africa. Andre possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills, able to communicate technical requirements clearly and convincingly. He has valid knowledge of all aspects of the exploration industry including HSE requirements and mine clearance operations.
Andrew Pryce Dip.WHS/SRM, Tech-IOSH
I found Andre to be a composed and pragmatic individual with many years experience in the exploration industry. Proven success in managing taxing and high-risk situations with poise, exerting calming influence on team members in challenging, potentially life-threatening settings. Reputation of reliability and expert knowledge of carbons and hydrocarbons exploration thought out continental Africa. Andre possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills, able to communicate technical requirements clearly and convincingly. He has valid knowledge of all aspects of the exploration industry including HSE requirements and mine clearance operations.
Experience
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Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd.
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Canada
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Seismic QC
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Nov 2022 - Present
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Sakanya Consultants
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Pretoria Area, South Africa
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Managing Director
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Mar 2008 - Present
Owner and founder of Sakanya Consultants SA since 2008. Specialize in providing professional services to the Oil & Gas Industry. Work experience worldwide but focussing on Africa. Positions filled include Client Representative, QAQC, Project Manager, Geophysical Advisor. Owner and founder of Sakanya Consultants SA since 2008. Specialize in providing professional services to the Oil & Gas Industry. Work experience worldwide but focussing on Africa. Positions filled include Client Representative, QAQC, Project Manager, Geophysical Advisor.
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Field Manager and QAQC
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Dec 2018 - Nov 2022
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TOTAL S.A.
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Tanzania/Uganda
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Geophysical QAQC
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Nov 2017 - Apr 2018
Spearhead high resolution reflection, refraction, MASW, electrical resistivity tomography, electromagnetic, and magnetometry site surveys along 1500km of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Route (EACOP). Duties involve quality control of abovementioned method and field crews, amongst others. Spearhead high resolution reflection, refraction, MASW, electrical resistivity tomography, electromagnetic, and magnetometry site surveys along 1500km of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Route (EACOP). Duties involve quality control of abovementioned method and field crews, amongst others.
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Sasol Exploration and Production
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Mozambique
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Seismic QA/QC Supervisor
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Nov 2015 - Jan 2017
Netted the "Best project execution for 2017" award through effectual attainment of defined goals. Supervised numerous QC processes to align activities as per regulatory standards, attaining zero LTIs. Netted the "Best project execution for 2017" award through effectual attainment of defined goals. Supervised numerous QC processes to align activities as per regulatory standards, attaining zero LTIs.
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Geotech/TGS
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Mozambique
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Seismic Project Advisor
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Aug 2014 - May 2015
Seismic project advisor. Seismic project advisor.
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Sasol Petroleum Mozambique Exploration
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Mozambique
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Project Manager
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Oct 2011 - Feb 2014
Project Manager for 2D land seismic operations - Savanna, Woodlands. I manage clearing crews, surveys, and a complex variety of tools and process including seismic reflection, seismic refraction, MSAW, and Potential Field methods. I use explosives and vibroseis to direct onshore as well as offshore 3D and 2D seismic acquisition functions. I streamline functions by overseeing compensation management, explosive coordination, and acquisition. Pool resources with community and government officials to conclude various projects within time and budgetary constraints. Show less
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Sasol Technology
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Rosano Garcia, Mozambique
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Demining Manager
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Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
Demining and bush clearing of access road and power plant site Demining and bush clearing of access road and power plant site
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BHP Billiton Minex
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Ethiopia, Danakil
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Seismic Manager
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Jan 2011 - Sep 2011
Seismic manager for 2D land seismic - Desert Seismic manager for 2D land seismic - Desert
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Sasol Petroleum Mozambique
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Inhambane, Mozambique
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Demining Manager
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Jul 2010 - Oct 2010
Demining and bush clearing manager for drilling campaign - road access and pads Demining and bush clearing manager for drilling campaign - road access and pads
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Touchstone Oil & Gas
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Mozambique
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Geophysical Advisor
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Jan 2010 - Jun 2010
Geophysical advisor during company establishment and bidding round. Geophysical advisor during company establishment and bidding round.
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Leopard Ranch
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Vaalwater, South Africa
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HSE Advisor
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Mar 2010 - Mar 2010
HSEM development and implimentation HSEM development and implimentation
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Sasol Petreoleum Mozambique
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Inhambane, Mozambique
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Seismic Project Manager
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Dec 2008 - Jan 2010
Seismic Project manager on 2D land Sesimic (dynamite) - Savanna and woodland Seismic Project manager on 2D land Sesimic (dynamite) - Savanna and woodland
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Artumas
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Rovuma, Mozambique
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Seismic Manager
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Mar 2008 - Dec 2008
Seismic Manager on 2D land seismic with aerial support - forest and coastline Seismic Manager on 2D land seismic with aerial support - forest and coastline
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Chief Petroleum Geophysicist
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Jan 1995 - Mar 2008
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Education
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1997 - 1998
Imperial College London
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Petroleum Geophysics -
1994 - 1994
University of the Witwatersrand
B.Sc Honours, Geophysics and Seismology -
1990 - 1993
University of the Orange Free State
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
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