Paul Atherinos
About Paul Atherinos
Paul Atherinos serves as a Met Plant Assistant at Glencore in Mt. Isa, Queensland, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in applied physics and has held various roles in the maritime industry and safety committees.
Work at Glencore
Paul Atherinos has been employed at Glencore as a Met Plant Assistant since 2019. He works at the lead smelter located in Mt. Isa, Queensland. In his role, he contributes to the operations of the Sinter Plant and has recently signed off on assay sampling and flux floor areas of operation. Additionally, he is currently undergoing training on the filter floor as part of the Sinter Plant operations team.
Education and Expertise
Paul Atherinos studied at Flinders University from 1986 to 1988, where he achieved qualifications in Maths, Geography, and Politics. He also attended the South Australian Institute of Technology, focusing on Applied Physics since 1985. His foundational education includes completing Year 12 at Merbein High School in Victoria from 1980 to 1984.
Background
Before joining Glencore, Paul Atherinos worked at P&O Maritime as a General Purpose Hand from 2014 to 2015 in Karumba, Queensland. His diverse background in various roles has equipped him with practical skills relevant to his current position in the mining and metallurgy sector.
Safety and Health Committee Involvement
In his current role at Glencore, Paul serves as the crew's representative on the site safety and health committee at the lead smelter in Mt. Isa. This position highlights his commitment to promoting safety and health standards within the workplace.