Scott Shears
About Scott Shears
Scott Shears is an experienced Operations Engineer currently working at Glencore Zinc in various roles since 2015, including Mucking Supervisor and Ventilation Lead. He has a background in mining engineering with previous positions at companies such as Rambler Metals & Mining and Goldcorp.
Current Role at Glencore
Scott Shears currently holds multiple positions at Glencore. He serves as the Operations Engineer and has been in this role since 2015, accumulating nine years of experience in Kidd Mine. Additionally, he works as the Ventilation Lead, a position he has held since 2014, also in Timmins. Furthermore, he has been a Mucking Supervisor at Glencore Zinc since 2019, contributing to operations for five years.
Previous Experience in Mining Engineering
Scott Shears has a diverse background in mining engineering. He worked as a Senior Mine Engineer at Rambler Metals & Mining for six months in 2019. Prior to this, he served as a Mining Engineer at Goldcorp from 2017 to 2019 for two years. His early career included roles as a Mine Engineering Student at Xstrata Copper in 2011 and Cliffs Natural Resources in 2010, as well as an EIT in Ground Control at Glencore from 2013 to 2014.
Educational Background
Scott Shears studied at Dalhousie University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mineral Resource from 2009 to 2011. He also attended St. Francis Xavier University, obtaining a Diploma in Engineering from 2007 to 2009. His education laid the foundation for his career in mining engineering.
Early Career and Student Roles
In the early stages of his career, Scott Shears gained experience through various student roles. He worked at Nalcor Energy as a Student from 2007 to 2009 for two years. Additionally, he had a brief stint as a Production Truck Driver at Suncor Energy in 2010 for three months. These positions contributed to his understanding of the mining and energy sectors.