Ash Smith
About Ash Smith
Ash Smith is an E&I Technician with extensive experience in the mining and metals industry, currently working at Glencore in Mount Isa City, Queensland, Australia. He has a strong background in Process Control, Predictive Maintenance, and is pursuing a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering.
Work at Glencore
Ash Smith has been employed at Glencore since 2012. He initially worked as an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician from 2012 to 2015 for three years. Following this role, he served as an Electrical Supervisor from 2015 to 2017 for two years. Since 2017, he has held the position of E&I Technician, accumulating seven years of experience in this role. His work is based in Mount Isa City, Queensland, Australia.
Education and Expertise
Ash Smith has a solid educational background in engineering and technology. He studied at Mount Isa Spinifex Senior College from 2003 to 2004. He then attended MIGATE, where he achieved a Certificate III in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, he studied Instrumentation Technology/Technician at Skillstech Eagle Farm, earning another Certificate III from 2007 to 2014. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering. His expertise includes Process Control and Predictive Maintenance within the mining and metals industry.
Background
Ash Smith has extensive experience in the mining sector, particularly in electrical and instrumentation roles. His career at Glencore has spanned over a decade, during which he has developed strong skills in Maintenance Management, Pumps, and Hydraulics. His work experience includes various technical positions that have contributed to his professional growth in the industry.
Current Role as Engineering Support Technician
In addition to his role at Glencore, Ash Smith has been working at Mount Isa Mines as an Engineering Support Technician since 2017. This position complements his work as an E&I Technician and allows him to apply his skills in a supportive engineering capacity within the mining operations in Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia.