Jamie Birtles Crute
About Jamie Birtles Crute
Jamie Birtles Crute is an Undergraduate Engineer specializing in geotechnical and mining engineering, currently working at Glencore in Oaky Creek Mine, Queensland, Australia. With a PhD in Engineering from Queensland University of Technology, Crute conducts detailed geotechnical mapping and analysis to ensure mine safety and operational efficiency.
Work at Glencore
Jamie Birtles Crute has been employed at Glencore as an Undergraduate Engineer specializing in Geotechnical and Mining since 2018. In this role, Jamie works at the Oaky Creek Mine in Queensland, Australia. Responsibilities include conducting detailed underground geotechnical mapping and analysis to ensure mine safety and efficiency. Jamie also performs longwall dilution analysis to optimize the extraction process and manages tailing dams to ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards.
Education and Expertise
Jamie Birtles Crute studied at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), where they earned a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) in Engineering from 2015 to 2020. Jamie is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering, expected to be completed in 2024. Additionally, Jamie holds a Bachelor of Medical Science, which was completed from 2006 to 2008. This diverse educational background supports Jamie's expertise in geotechnical engineering.
Geotechnical Skills and Experience
Jamie Birtles Crute specializes in TellTale data entry, auditing, and compliance to monitor the stability of roof strata in mining operations. Jamie has hands-on experience with drill rigs for geological and geotechnical logging, contributing to accurate data collection and analysis. Proficiency in advanced geotechnical modeling software such as RockScience and GeoStudio allows Jamie to conduct slope stability and seepage analysis effectively.
Quality Assurance and Safety Practices
In the role of Undergraduate Engineer, Jamie Birtles Crute performs quality assurance through pull testing in underground environments to verify the effectiveness of bolting systems. This practice is essential for ensuring mine safety and operational efficiency. Jamie's focus on compliance with environmental and safety standards in managing tailing dams further emphasizes a commitment to maintaining safe mining operations.