Brandon Picco
About Brandon Picco
Brandon Picco is an Operations Supervisor at Glencore, where he has worked since 2021 at the Nickel Rim South Mine. He has a background in mining engineering and has held various roles in the mining industry, including positions at Technica Mining and Northern Survey Supply.
Work at Glencore
Brandon Picco has held multiple positions at Glencore, contributing to various projects at the Nickel Rim South Mine. He began his tenure as an Underground Labourer - Summer Student in 2015 for three months. He then progressed to roles such as Mine Systems Lead Engineer-In-Training from 2019 to 2020 and Special Projects Engineer-In-Training from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he served as a Ground Control Engineer-In-Training from 2018 to 2019. Currently, he works as an Operations Supervisor, a position he has held since 2021.
Previous Experience in Mining
Before his current role, Brandon Picco gained valuable experience in the mining sector. He worked at Technica Mining as a Surveyor for 11 months in 2017, focusing on the Vale - Copper Cliff South Mine Project. He also spent three months at Northern Survey Supply as a Mining Engineer-in-Training and MOSS Trainer in 2017. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in mining operations and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Brandon Picco studied Mining Engineering at Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.). His educational background equips him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in the mining industry, particularly in engineering and operations management.
Career Progression
Brandon Picco's career in the mining industry reflects a steady progression through various roles. Starting as a Summer Student at Glencore, he advanced through several engineering positions, including Ground Control Engineer-In-Training and Special Projects Engineer-In-Training. His current role as Operations Supervisor demonstrates his growth and development within the field.