Christopher Salisbury
About Christopher Salisbury
Christopher Salisbury is a Graduate Mechanical Engineer at GlencoreXstrata Plc, where he provides technical support for Newlands coal mining operations and ensures compliance with engineering standards. He has a Bachelor of Engineering from Queensland University of Technology and has managed significant shutdown works on major mining assets.
Work at Glencore
Christopher Salisbury has been employed at GlencoreXstrata Plc as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer since 2013. In this role, he provides technical support specifically for Newlands coal mining operations. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with engineering standards at the site and managing asset reliability risks that could affect plant safety or business objectives.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Salisbury studied at Queensland University of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Mechanical Engineering from 2009 to 2012. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, which he applies in his current role at Glencore.
Background
Christopher has accumulated over 11 years of experience in the mining sector, focusing on mechanical engineering. His work primarily involves supporting coal mining operations and ensuring that engineering standards are met. He has developed expertise in managing asset reliability and safety within the mining industry.
Achievements
During his tenure, Christopher has managed major shutdown works on Tier 1 assets, including Marion 8750 and Bucyrus-Erie 1370 Draglines, as well as Liebherr R996 Excavators. He has successfully coordinated both internal and external stakeholders for project tasks, ensuring compliance with budget, workplace health and safety (WHS), and quality assurance standards.