Simon Houde
About Simon Houde
Simon Houde is an experienced opérateur concentrateur currently working at Glencore in Matagami since 2018. He has a diverse background in mining, telecommunications, and construction, with a strong emphasis on problem-solving and leadership skills.
Work at Glencore
Simon Houde has been employed at Glencore as an opérateur concentrateur since 2018. He works in Matagami, where he has accumulated six years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include operating and managing equipment in the concentration process, contributing to the efficiency of mining operations.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position, Simon Houde worked at Canadian Royalties Inc. as an opérateur concentrateur for one year from 2017 to 2018 in Nunavik Nickel. He also served as an aide-opérateur concentrateur at Mines Agnico Eagle Limitée for three months in 2017 at the Meadowbank site in Nunavut. Additionally, he worked at Les Chantiers de Chibougamau Ltée as an opérateur from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Simon Houde studied at Centre de formation professionnelle Gabriel-Rousseau, where he focused on Électricité and Électronique, achieving a DEP in electricity from 2007 to 2009. He furthered his education at Centre de formation de la Baie-James, studying conduite de machinerie dans le traitement du minerai, and obtained another DEP from 2015 to 2016.
Background in Telecommunications and Construction
Before entering the mining industry, Simon Houde worked at Bell as a Technicien télécommunications from 2012 to 2015 in Québec. His background includes experience in telecommunications, construction, and computer science, which complements his skills in the mining sector.
Skills and Personal Attributes
Simon Houde possesses strong problem-solving skills and finds the analysis and resolution of issues stimulating. He is known for being trustworthy and self-reliant, demonstrating a great sense of resourcefulness. Additionally, he exhibits leadership skills by guiding colleagues towards achieving established objectives.