Gareth Jones
About Gareth Jones
Gareth Jones is a LOM Engineer at Glencore, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in mining engineering, having held various roles at companies such as BHP, South32, and Bengalla Mining Company.
Work at Glencore
Gareth Jones has been employed at Glencore as a Life of Mine (LOM) Engineer since 2021. He works within the Hunter Valley Operations, contributing his expertise in mine planning and engineering. His role involves strategic planning and operational oversight to ensure efficient resource extraction and management.
Previous Employment at BHP
Gareth Jones has held multiple positions at BHP over several years. He worked as a Mid Term Planning Engineer at GEMCO, Groote Eylandt from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, he served as a Quality Control Geologist from 2010 to 2011 and as a Short Term Planning Engineer from 2011 to 2014. His experience at BHP provided him with a strong foundation in mining operations and planning.
Experience at Bengalla Mining Company
At Bengalla Mining Company Pty Limited, Gareth Jones worked as a Senior Engineer in Medium Term Planning from 2018 to 2021. He also held the position of Planning Engineer for a 22-week period in 2017. His tenure at Bengalla allowed him to enhance his skills in mine planning and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Gareth Jones holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Geology/Earth Science from the University of Newcastle, which he completed from 2005 to 2007. He furthered his education with a Master of Mining Engineering from the University of New South Wales from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he studied Leadership, Strategy, Teamwork & Communication at Melbourne Business School, completing the Foundations of Leadership program as part of the BHP Billiton Graduate Program from 2008 to 2009.
Early Career and Development
Gareth Jones began his career as a Vacation Student Geologist at Rio Tinto Coal Australia in 2006, where he gained initial exposure to the mining industry. His early roles at BHP and subsequent positions in various companies have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of mining engineering and planning.