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Curriculum Vitae
Name: Khaled Mohammad Khraisat
Date and Place of Birth: 7/12/1969 Jordan
Nationality: Jordanian
Current status: Jordan
Address: Al-Qamer for Energy & Infrastructure Ltd Company
P.O. Box: 963544 Amman 11196
Fax: +96265150125
Tell. Business: +96265150514
Mobile: +962 777 225956
E-mail: kmak69@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
 M.Sc. Master of Science Degree in Water Science and Engineering
Specialization Hydraulic Engineering- land and Water Development 2007,
UNESCO-IHE Institute for water Education, Delft, the Netherlands.
 B.Sc. Earth and Environmental sciences 1992, Department of Geology, Yarmouk
University, Irbid, Jordan.
LANGUAGES
 Arabic: Native
 English: Very Good
PROFESSIONALS
1992 to Feb. 2015: Geologist and Senior Geologist; participated in different Projects
such as:
 Oil shale projects; supervising Oil Shale Projects in Central, Northeast and
Southeastern parts of Jordan such as Wadi Ad Darwaa, Attarat Um Ghudran, Wadi
Abo Al Hammam, Azraq, JAffer and Isfir Al-Mahatta. The main activities in this
projects includes follow up boreholes drilling, core and samples collecting and
analysis, prepare and evaluate the geological and oil shale technical reports;

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 Uranium Exploration Project; In Central Jordan and Wadi Al Bahya Southeast
of Jordan to evaluate the Uranium ore deposits;
 Hydrological and Hydrogeological Studies; in different parts of Jordan to
prepare surface and groundwater studies like; Rainfall Analysis to estimate of
Peak Discharge Runoff, Annual Recharge, Runoff Frequency Analysis and water
budget calculation;
 Geotechnical Studies including site investigation, quality control, materials
testing and foundation of the building and Highway Bridges in different parts of
Jordan , Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Labs and Research Department;
 1:50,000 National Geological Mapping Project for Sedimentary and Volcanic
rocks with editing of Combined Bulletins. Geological Mapping Division, Natural
Resources Authority (NRA);
 1:100,000 National Geological Mapping Project for Quaternary and Volcanic
rocks with editing of Combined Bulletins. Geological Mapping Division NRA;
 1:10,000 Detailed geological map for exploration projects like gold and copper
project;
 Petrography, Petrology and Geochemistry studies for Igneous, Metamorphic
and Sedimentary Rocks. Geological Mapping Division NRA;
 Gold and Copper Exploration Wadi Abu Khushaybeh Project in the
Southwestern part of Jordan. Geological Mapping Division NRA;
 Zeolite and Clay Minerals Exploration Project Northeast Jordan. Geological
Mapping Division NRA;
TRAINING COURSES
Participated in different training courses in Jordan and other countries such as:
 On-Site Inspection (OSI) Integrated Field Exercise 2014 / Preparatory Commission
for the Comprehensive nuclear test - ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), Dead Sea,
Jordan and Operation support Center in Vienna from 4 Nov. to 9 Dec. 2014;
 Projects Management, Institute of Public Administration 22-30 Oct. 2014, Amman,
Jordan;
 Geochemistry, petrophysical evaluation and operation geology, Jordan Oil Shale
Company (JOSCo) 8-13 Dec 2013 Amman, Jordan;
 The Use of Earth Observation Tools in Support of Integrated Water Resources
Management, March, 2013 University of Costa Rica.
 Applied Petroleum Geochemistry, Jordan Oil Shale Company (JOSCo) Shell,
October -2012, Amman Jordan;

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 Reviewing of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report, July – 2012,
Course given by Jordan Environmental Society / Jordan;
 Economic Development Training, USAID Jordan Economic Development
Program, Amman, Jordan March 2011;
 On-Site Inspection (OSI) Directed Exercise 2010 / Preparatory Commission for the
Comprehensive nuclear test - ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), Dead Sea, Jordan
1-12 November 2010;
 Capacity Building in Environmental-related issues in Geo-mining: remote Sensing
and other Environment-related Issues, Cagliari, Italy 17-30 May 2009;
 27-31 May, 2007. National training workshop on application of ecohydrology and
phytotechnology for sustainable water resources management, UNESCO Amman
Office;
 Technical Writing, study load 24 hours. UNESCO-IHE, Delft, Netherland;
 Presentation Skills, study load 4 hours. UNESCO-IHE, Delft, Netherlands;
 Academic writing, study load 36 hours. UNESCO-IHE, Delft, Netherland;
 Toefl training course from 8/2005 to 9/2005, study load 80 hours Developing
Technology Academy, Amman – Jordan;
 English language upper intermediate level, study load 80 hours from 30/5/2004 –
23/7/2004. London Educational Center, Amman Jordan;
 15-21 May, 1997 Orientation Course for new Civil Service Staff, Course given by
Jordan Public Administration Institute, Amman, Jordan;
 Financial Analysis and Feasibility Studies for metallic and nonmetallic ores, 2-30
Jul. 1997 Course given by Jordan University for Science and Technology, Irbed,
Jordan;
 Engineering Geology. Feb –March 1995. Course given by Natural Resources
Authority (NRA), Amman-Jordan;
 Mineralogy and Optical Microscopy of Volcanic Rocks, 7th -29th Oct. 1994.
Course given by NRA Amman-Jordan;
 Materials testing and slope stability analysis, June-July 1994, Course given by
Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Amman-Jordan.
WORK EXPERIENCES
 Feb. 2015- Present: Geology &Mining Manager at Al-Qamer for Energy &
Infrastructure Ltd Company;
 2011- Jan. 2015 Senior Geologist in Petroleum and Oil Shale Directorate / Oil
Shale Division, NRA/MEMR, Amman, Jordan,

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 1999-2011: Senior geologist in Geological Mapping Division, Geology
Directorate Natural Resources Authority (NRA) Amman, Jordan;
 1994-1999: Geologist in the Department of Labs and Research, Ministry of Public
Works and Housing (Geotechnical Studies, Boreholes Drilling, Site Investigation,
Quality Control, Materials testing and Consultant for Foundation).
 1992-1994: Geologist in the Triple Corporation Consultants Engineers (Soil and
Materials Testing and Boreholes Drilling).
- Previous experiences:
I worked at Geology Directorate as a senior geologist to handle the following tasks:
 Prepare geological maps in scales 1:100,000, 1:50,000 and 1:10,000 which
includes field survey of areas covered by sedimentary and volcanic rocks, samples
collecting and analysis, geological correlation, aerial photographs and landsat
images analysis and writing a detailed geological report about the area includes
geological description and structural geology;
 Interpretation geological data (Sedimentology & Stratigraphy, Structural geology,
Hydrogeology, Geochemistry, Geophysics and soil and rock mechanics;
 Prepare the minerals exploration studies, analyzing the geological and laboratory
data and prepare technical reports includes ore reserve estimate, mining and
feasibility study;
 Prepare the Hydrological and hydrogeological studies;
 Prepare the geological and geotechnical studies for infrastructure;
 Prepare, reviewing and evaluating the natural hazard studies as landslide and
environmental impact Assessment;
 Field work team leader;
 Prepare the exploration projects work plan.
- Present experiences:
I was worked in Petroleum and Oil Shale Directorate / Oil Shale Division as a senior
geologist; the main brief responsibilities of my job are:
1- Follow-up the exploration program of oil shale companies in Jordan as a
governmental member of Exploration Technical Advisory Committee (ETAC)
this includes the following activities:
a. work program implementation of the drilling exploratory wells in different
parts of the concession areas to determine the thickness, depths and
overburden of oil shale;

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b. Follow-up the geophysical studies program (seismic studies) to identify
geological structures and to support the assessment of the work program
drilling results;
c. Performing the hydrogeological study program;
d. Conducting the geotechnical study program;
e. Conducting the oil shale sample analyses.
2 Supervising Oil Shale Projects that have been done by MEMR in different
parts of Jordan and participate in oil shale resource assessment studies;
3 Assist in preparing the required documents and correspondences for
companies agreements and memorandums of understanding (MOU’s) with
government and its implementation activities;
4 Reviewing the geological, hydrological and environmental studies included
in the feasibility study presented by companies.
Recently from Feb. 2015 – present:
I am starting my new professional career as Geology &Mining Manager at Al-
Qamer for Energy & Infrastructure Ltd Company to explore and exploit oil
shale resources in Jordan. The main responsibilities are the following:
 Oversee all the activities of the Geology and Mining Department and
Exploration Work;
 Geological data collection and processing using specialist software and
reserves estimation;
 Supervise the exploration and drilling programs;
 Coordinate with Jordan Petroleum Refinery and any other companies to
commercialize oil products and
 Reporting to the management.
ACTIVITIES
 Participation in many Conferences, Symposiums and workshops in Jordan and
outside;
 Member in different technical advisory committees Such as: minerals exploration,
water, land slide and oil shale;
 Participation of the Ministry of Water and Irrigation as a governmental member
committees to study and evaluate the water services agreement, water demands
and supply;
 Member of several conferences organizing committee.
PUBLICATIONS

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1. Khraisat, K.M, Hmeidat, S. and Hilu. G, 2012 Oil Shale Surface Processing and
Water Demands in Jordan, Jordan international Oil Shale Symposium, Dead Sea,
Jordan;
2. Khraisat, K.M 2010 Geology of Wadi Bayer, scale 1:100,000 Map Sheet No. 98
Combined with Report, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, NRA National Mapping
Project;
3. Khraisat, K.M 2010 Geology of Soh El Aqulia, scale 1:100,000 Map Sheet No.
365-V Nat. Res. Auth., Geol. Dir., Geol. Map. Div., Bulletin 71, Amman;
4. Khraisat, K.M 2008 Geology of Soh El Aqulia Area, scale 1:100,000, Map Sheet
No. 365-V Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, NRA National Mapping Project;
5. Khraisat, K.M 2007 Water Harvesting Techniques for Groundwater Recharge in
Badia Region / wadi Al Janab North – east of Jordan,MSc Thesis (WSE-HE-
LWD-07 05) UNESCO-IHE Delft, Netherlands;
6. Rabb’a, I., Masri, A., Momani, K., Gharaibeh, A. and Khraisat, K., 1999
Geological Map of Wadi Abu Khushaybeh Area, Map Sheet No. 1, Gold
Exploration Project, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, NRA National Mapping
Project;
7. Rabb’a, I., Masri, A., Momani, K., Gharaibeh, A. and Khraisat, K., 1999
Geological Map of Wadi Abu Khushaybeh Area, Report No. 1, Gold Exploration
Project, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, NRA National Mapping Project;
8. Khraisat, K.M 1994-1999, Supervision of More Than 50 Internal Geotechnical
Reports of Site Investigations in different locations of Jordan (Highways and
Government Buildings) Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Ministry of Public Works
and Housing;
9. Un published papers during workshop in Jordan and outside such as:
 Geology and Oil Shale technical reports for NRA projects as; Wadi Al Darwa,
Isfir Al-Mahatta, Wadi Abu Al-Hamam and Attarat Umm Ghudran;
 East Jordan Quarries, Its Mining Risk and Environmental Impacts;
 Jordanian Oil Shale Mining Projects, Its Economic and Environmental
Impacts.
COMPUTER SKILLS
 Using several software's such as WinWord, Excel, Surfer, CorelDraw and Arc GIS.
MEMBERSHIP
 27 Apr. 2002 to 15 Oct. 2005, Council Member of Jordanian Geologist
Association, Amman, Jordan;
 5 Jan. 1993 to Present, Active General Member of Jordanian Geologist
Association, Amman, Jordan;

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 Active Member of Geology and Environmental Science Committee in
Jordanian Geologist Association, Amman, Jordan.
REFERENCES
Available upon request