Duane Witkowski
About Duane Witkowski
Duane Witkowski is an Automation Engineer currently employed at Glencore in Oaky Creek, Queensland, Australia. He has extensive experience in the mining industry, having held various roles at Rio Tinto and Hastings Deering over a career spanning more than two decades.
Current Role at Glencore
Duane Witkowski has been employed at Glencore as an Automation Engineer since 2018. He works at the Oaky Creek site in Queensland, Australia. His role involves overseeing automation processes and ensuring efficient operations within the mining sector.
Previous Experience at Rio Tinto
Duane Witkowski has extensive experience with Rio Tinto, where he held multiple positions. He worked as a Longwall Electrician from 2005 to 2006 and later as a Longwall Planner Scheduler for six months in 2006. He served as an Automation and Electrical Coordinator from 2016 to 2018 and worked as a Longwall/Outbye Electrician/Supervisor from 2006 to 2011. His tenure at Rio Tinto provided him with a comprehensive understanding of coal mining operations.
Role at Hastings Deering
From 2013 to 2016, Duane Witkowski worked as an Equipment Manager at Hastings Deering in Emerald, Queensland, Australia. In this capacity, he was responsible for managing equipment operations, ensuring maintenance, and optimizing performance to support mining activities.
Education and Expertise
Duane Witkowski studied at The University of Western Australia, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current and previous roles within the mining industry.
Early Career at MRAEL
Duane Witkowski began his career at MRAEL, where he worked as a Higher Engineering Trade from 2000 to 2005. This early experience contributed to his technical skills and knowledge in the engineering field, setting the stage for his future roles in the mining sector.