Andrew Wilkinson
About Andrew Wilkinson
Andrew Wilkinson is a Mining Engineer specializing in Short Term Scheduling, currently employed at Glencore's George Fisher Mine in Mount Isa, Australia. He has previous experience as a Graduate Mining Engineer at Glencore and as a Mining Engineering Student at Teck Resources.
Work at Glencore
Andrew Wilkinson currently works at Glencore as a Mining Engineer specializing in Short Term Scheduling. He has held this position since 2020 at the George Fisher Mine in Mount Isa, Australia. Prior to this role, he served as a Graduate Mining Engineer at Glencore from 2017 to 2020, also at the George Fisher Mine. His experience at Glencore spans a total of four years.
Experience at Teck Resources
Andrew Wilkinson gained valuable experience at Teck Resources, where he worked as a Mining Engineering Student. He was involved in the Cardinal River Operations in Hinton, Alberta, for three months in 2016. Additionally, he worked at the Duck Pond Operations in Millertown, Newfoundland, for another three-month period in 2014. These roles contributed to his practical understanding of mining engineering.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Wilkinson studied Mining Engineering at Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne from 2012 to 2017, completing a five-year program. He also holds a Basic Underground Hard Rock Miner - Common Core certification from the Province of Ontario. His foundational education includes a French Immersion Certificate from Oakville Trafalgar High School, where he completed his studies from 2008 to 2012.
Background
Andrew Wilkinson's educational journey began at Oakville Trafalgar High School, where he completed his high school education with a focus on French immersion. Following high school, he pursued a degree in Mining Engineering at Laurentian University, which laid the groundwork for his career in mining. His early experiences as a mining engineering student at Teck Resources provided him with practical insights into the industry.