Jarrod Sampson
About Jarrod Sampson
Jarrod Sampson is a Principal Mechanical Engineer at Glencore in Mackay, Australia, with over 12 years of experience in the mining industry. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Queensland and a Diploma in Project Management from TAFE Queensland Brisbane.
Work at Glencore
Jarrod Sampson has been employed at Glencore since 2004, progressing through various roles. He currently serves as the Principal Mechanical Engineer in Queensland, a position he has held since 2012. In this role, he supports Underground, Opencut, and Coal Handling Facilities across Queensland and New South Wales. His previous positions at Glencore include Mechanical Engineer and Mechanical Engineering Superintendent at Newlands. Throughout his tenure, he has participated in workshops aimed at enhancing longwall mining performance and optimizing equipment.
Education and Expertise
Jarrod Sampson earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Queensland, completing his studies from 2002 to 2005. He furthered his education by obtaining a Diploma in Project Management from TAFE Queensland Brisbane in 2012. His expertise includes hydraulic performance and longwall roof support capabilities, as well as project management of major capital projects and asset management using Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and workflow processes.
Background
Jarrod Sampson began his career at Glencore as a Vacation Student from 2004 to 2005. He then transitioned to a Mechanical Engineer role from 2006 to 2011, followed by a year as Mechanical Engineering Superintendent at Newlands. His extensive experience in engineering detail ensures that equipment meets both business and operational performance requirements. He has also expanded his expertise into Opencut and Exploration equipment, conducting engineering reviews of haul trucks, shovels, and drill rigs.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jarrod Sampson has traveled internationally to the UK, USA, and China for the procurement of mining equipment for Australian operations. He actively participates in Australian Standard working groups and industry working groups to enhance engineering and safety standards. He also facilitates risk management and conducts incident investigations using Apollo RCA and ICAM methodologies, contributing to improved safety practices within the industry.