Jason Desmond
About Jason Desmond
Jason Desmond serves as the Environment & Community Manager at Glencore, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in environmental management, having held various roles in companies such as BHP and Xstrata Zinc.
Work at Glencore
Jason Desmond currently serves as the Environment & Community Manager at Glencore, a position he has held since 2020 at the Mt Owen Complex in Hunter Valley, NSW Australia. Prior to this role, he worked as the Environment & Community Coordinator at the same location for 10 months in 2019. He also acted as the Environment & Community Manager for a period of six months from 2019 to 2020. His extensive experience at Glencore highlights his commitment to environmental management and community engagement within the mining sector.
Previous Experience in Environmental Management
Before joining Glencore, Jason Desmond held various positions in environmental management. He worked as an Environmental Specialist at BHP for seven months in 2017 at Mt. Arthur Coal in Hunter Valley, NSW Australia. Earlier in his career, he served as an Environmental Rehabilitation Officer at Xstrata Zinc in the Gulf Region of Northern Territory, Australia, for nine months in 2010. Additionally, he worked as an Environmental Scientist at AECOM for two years from 2008 to 2010 in Hunter Valley, NSW Australia. This diverse background has equipped him with a solid foundation in environmental practices.
Education and Expertise
Jason Desmond studied at the University of Newcastle, where he gained knowledge and skills relevant to environmental management. His academic background, combined with his extensive professional experience in the mining and environmental sectors, has established him as an expert in community engagement and environmental rehabilitation.
Career Progression in Environmental Roles
Throughout his career, Jason Desmond has progressed through various roles in environmental management. He worked as an Environment & Community Coordinator at Glencore from 2017 to 2019 at Mangoola Coal in Hunter Valley, NSW Australia. His career reflects a steady advancement in responsibilities, culminating in his current role as Environment & Community Manager. This trajectory demonstrates his dedication to improving environmental practices within the mining industry.