Nicholas Popel
About Nicholas Popel
Nicholas Popel is an Assistant Surveyor at Glencore, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Surveying and Civil Engineering from the University of Newcastle and has experience in both surveying and project engineering.
Work at Glencore
Nicholas Popel currently holds the position of Assistant Surveyor at Glencore, a role he has occupied since 2020 at Ravensworth Open Cut. Prior to this, he worked as a Graduate Surveyor for eight months in 2019 at Hunter Valley Operations. His responsibilities include coordinating survey requirements with various Technical Services departments and Production Superintendents to ensure the safe and timely delivery of spatial data. He also conducted weekly geotechnical highwall monitoring using GPS, theodolite, and laser scanning surveys.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Popel studied at the University of Newcastle, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Surveying and a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering from 2014 to 2018. He achieved a high academic standard, which is reflected in his ATAR of 95.55 from Merewether High School, where he completed his studies from 2008 to 2013. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in engineering principles relevant to his current role.
Background
Before joining Glencore, Nicholas Popel worked as a Cadet Project Engineer at Roads and Maritime Services from 2016 to 2019 in Newcastle, Australia. During his time at university, he gained practical experience in the construction industry while working for the NSW Government for three years. This experience contributed to his project delivery, management, and site experience, which are essential skills in his current surveying role.
Professional Development
Nicholas Popel is committed to developing his professional skills in the field of surveying and engineering. He demonstrates a strong capacity for problem-solving and is focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions in his work. His experience across four open cut pits at Hunter Valley Operations during the graduate program has further enhanced his expertise in the industry.