Curtis Dykstra
About Curtis Dykstra
Curtis Dykstra is a Mining Engineer in Training with a background in Mining and Mineral Engineering from Queen's University. He has held various positions in the mining industry, including internships and roles at Tahoe Resources Inc. and Glencore, and has notable experience in mine design and drilling.
Current Role at Glencore
Curtis Dykstra has been employed at Glencore as a Mining Engineer-in-Training since 2018. His role is based in Baar, Zug, Switzerland, where he has accumulated six years of experience in the mining sector. In this position, he applies his knowledge and skills in various aspects of mining engineering.
Previous Experience in Mining Engineering
Prior to his current role, Curtis Dykstra worked as a Mining Engineer Intern at Tahoe Resources Inc. from 2016 to 2017 in Reno, Nevada. His responsibilities included gaining hands-on experience in mining operations. He also held positions at Cgc Inc. as a General Plant Services worker and as a Production Line Operator in 2014 and 2015, respectively, both in Mississauga, Ontario.
Education and Expertise
Curtis Dykstra studied Mining and Mineral Engineering at Queen's University, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from 2013 to 2017. He attended Holy Trinity Catholic High School prior to his university education. His expertise includes longhole drilling and blasting design, general mine design, underground surveying, and underground ventilation. He is also proficient in AutoCAD and related software, as well as having minor experience with PowerQuery and VBA applications in Excel.
Leadership and Involvement in Mining Societies
During his time at Queen's University, Curtis Dykstra held the position of Vice President in the Queen's Mining Society. He also served as Co-captain of the university's Canadian Mining Games Team and participated as a member of the Queen's World Mining Competition team. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to the mining community and his leadership skills.
Scholarships and Recognition
Curtis Dykstra received the McIntosh Scholarship from the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum. This recognition highlights his academic achievements and contributions to the field of mining engineering during his studies.