Brad Pearson
About Brad Pearson
Brad Pearson is an Exploration Superintendent at Glencore, where he has worked since 2021, overseeing the Hail Creek West project in Australia. He has a background in geology and avionics, with previous roles at Glencore Coal and the Royal Australian Air Force.
Work at Glencore
Brad Pearson has been employed at Glencore since 2012, holding various positions within the company. He currently serves as the Exploration Superintendent, a role he has occupied since 2021 in Australia. In this capacity, he oversees the Hail Creek West project. Prior to this, he worked as an Exploration Geologist at Glencore Coal for nine months in Mangoola in 2012, and from 2013 to 2014, he continued in this role for one year in Australia. He also served as an Exploration Coordinator for the Bulga Complex and Integra Underground from 2018 to 2021, and as an Exploration Geologist at the Bulga Complex in 2016 and Mount Owen Complex in 2017.
Education and Expertise
Brad Pearson studied at the University of New England in Australia from 2006 to 2011. His academic focus included minerals, GIS, mineral deposits, and coal, culminating in a degree in Geoscience. This educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in his roles within the mining and exploration sectors.
Background
Before joining Glencore, Brad Pearson served as an Avionics Technician in the Royal Australian Air Force from 1997 to 2012. This 15-year tenure provided him with technical expertise and experience in a highly regulated environment, which he later applied to his roles in exploration geology.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Glencore, Brad Pearson has contributed to various projects and initiatives. He has held multiple roles, including Exploration Geologist and Exploration Coordinator, and has worked on significant sites such as the Bulga Complex and Mount Owen Complex. His current oversight of the Hail Creek West project highlights his leadership in exploration efforts.