Metallurgy & Chemical Engineering Graduate (Feb 2025)

Glencore Australia has a number of opportunities opening to graduating or recently graduated university students to join our Process Engineering Graduate Program. You will be an important part of a global company that wants you to succeed, not just for the benefit of the organization but also so you can achieve your own career goals.

As a Process/Chemical Engineering Graduate, you will work in some of the most well-established mining districts, which have pioneered several mining innovations whilst producing some of the current local and global mining and resource leaders.   Our industry-leading and experienced professionals will challenge you each step of the way – to think differently, ask questions and come up with creative solutions. You will have access to unrivalled opportunities and unlimited potential to grow your career. This is your opportunity to test your skills and creativity in real situations, working with some of the best in your field. If you are keen to grow with us and relish the opportunity to work and live in our mining regions in NSW and QLD to build an exciting career, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Graduate Process Engineer, you will be rotated through different mine sites bringing unique experiences and developing a well-rounded experience.  You will primarily identify opportunities for improvement and implement process solutions to maximise CHPP throughput, operational time and metallurgical recovery. You will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the resource production chain from mine development through to the port, with a large focus on coal quality and resource recovery.

Your responsibilities will include reducing unit operating cost per tonne, upskilling processing plant personnel and contributing to daily, weekly and monthly production plans. You will work closely with production supervisors and processing plant teams in order to achieve cost and production targets. The opportunity to spend time with the operations teams learning how to operate the processing plants will be provided at each rotation, alongside gaining an understanding of asset management and improving plant availability through working with the maintenance teams. There will also be opportunities to complete site improvement projects and work with innovative teams focusing on future-facing technologies such as coal-to-hydrogen projects. Add all these learning opportunities to working in our close-knit, high-performing teams; you’ll really get an unprecedented experience. 

About you:

• A Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical/Metallurgical/Minerals Processing/Process) or similar;
• Graduated from university within the last 2 years

Why choose Glencore? 

With operations across the globe, there is a world of opportunities waiting for you at Glencore.  Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.  As part of Glencore's Graduate Program, you will:  

• Receive structured, professional development with a real focus on-the-job experience;
• Have scheduled networking and social events with other graduates and members of the senior management teams;
• Be mentored by experienced professionals in your field and receive practical support from business leaders;
• Attend a structured Graduate Professional Development Program designed to accelerate your leadership potential; and ultimately
• Be assisted to achieving your chosen career trajectory, with many of our graduates going on to become leaders in our business.

Benefits 

You will be entitled to a comprehensive range of benefits aimed at attracting and retaining our most valuable asset, our people. We offer competitive remuneration and other financial benefits including medical and insurance discounts, discounts with Virgin, Qantas and Lenovo as well as the use of Glencore Rewards, our online discount platform with 100s of retailers.  While it is easy to focus on remuneration, other benefits include training and development, ambassadorship opportunities, health and lifestyle, recognition and reward programs as well as lifestyle rosters.    

Locations

Residential Hunter Valley, NSW.   From wine tasting in Australia’s oldest wine region to bushwalking in World Heritage wilderness, the Hunter is an appealing region for many. Residents have easy access to acclaimed restaurants, beautiful beaches, festivals, heritage and ancient rainforests in the Hunter Valley, Upper Hunter and Barrington Tops. With Newcastle and Sydney an easy drive away, you can enjoy the best of both worlds having access to all of what our vibrant city and regional lifestyles can offer.

Residential Mudgee, NSW.   Mudgee residents enjoy access to many lifestyle attractions and relish the four distinct seasons. This region offers breathtaking natural beauty, a vibrant winery area, locally grown food produce and a real community with heart and soul. More than 12,000 people call the region home and live in this welcoming community.

Residential Mackay region, QLD. One of Australia’s fastest-growing regions that offer affordable “big city standard” services and housing in a relaxed and idyllic destination. The area offers a central location with ease of access by air, road and rail. With close proximity to the fifth busiest airport in Queensland, Mackay is serviced by more than 110 flights weekly, with more than 70 of those providing the 1.5-hour flight between Brisbane and Mackay. With 31 beaches, pristine rainforests and easy access to nearby islands, the greater Mackay region offers a great work/life balance.

Residential   Emerald Region, QLD. A number of our sites are located in the Central Highlands region of Central Queensland, Australia. The region encompasses an area of around 60 000 square kilometres, making it just short of the size of Tasmania. Not only is the region home to a globally competitive coal mining industry, it also has robust and resilient agriculture and horticultural industries. Residents have access to major health and education services. There’s access to many natural attractions including camping, fishing and other water recreational activities. For access to the beach and bigger shops, it’s approximately three hour's drive to the coast and there are many air services to Brisbane.