Nicholas Vieira
About Nicholas Vieira
Nicholas Vieira is a Graduate Metallurgist currently working at Glencore in Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia. He specializes in metallurgy control and tailings management, having previously held roles in both the Copper Concentrator and Copper Smelter.
Work at Glencore
Nicholas Vieira has been employed at Glencore since 2020, initially serving as a Graduate Metallurgist - Secondary Control Metallurgist for seven months at the Copper Smelter in Mount Isa, Queensland. He currently holds the position of Graduate Metallurgist - Plant Metallurgist at the Copper Concentrator in Mount Isa. In this role, he is responsible for managing the processing of third-party ore and focuses on metallurgy control of slag products generated at the copper smelter. Additionally, he is involved in the management of tailings at the Copper Concentrator.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Vieira studied at The University of Queensland, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering from 2016 to 2019. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in metallurgical processes and engineering principles, which he applies in his current role at Glencore.
Background
Before joining Glencore, Nicholas Vieira worked as a Residential Assistant at King's College, UQ in Brisbane, Queensland, for nine months in 2018. He also served as a Social Sport Referee for UQ Sport from 2017 to 2019, gaining experience in team management and event coordination. His varied background has contributed to his skills in both technical and interpersonal areas.
Achievements
During his tenure at Glencore, Nicholas Vieira has contributed to the management of tailings at the Copper Concentrator and has focused on metallurgy control of slag products at the copper smelter. His roles have involved significant responsibilities in processing and managing ore, demonstrating his capabilities in the metallurgical field.