Principal - Structural Integrity

Principal - Structural Integrity 
Glencore Metals Australian Operations
Brisbane
Job ref: 104718

Glencore are currently advertising for a Principal – Structural Integrity Engineer vacancy that exists in the team. This role is either based in Brisbane on an 8/6 FIFO roster to MT Isa or Residential Mt Isa on a 9 day fortnight, on a 12-month Fixed term contract

Why consider working with us at Glencore?

Glencore is one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations comprise of around 150 mining, metallurgical and oil production assets. Our purpose is to responsibly source the commodities that advance everyday life. Employing 135,000 people globally, people are at the heart of our business, and we aim to attract employees who strive to be leaders in their field.

Our Glencore Metals Australia (GMA) business encompasses a complex and diverse scope across Zinc, Nickel and Copper Assets in Qld, NT and WA, including underground and open pit mines, processing plants (concentrators, smelters and a refinery) and port facilities.

Your Benefits would include:

• Competitive Remuneration packaged with 12% superannuation.
• Benefits program including discounts with Health Insurance providers, online and in-store discounts through Glencore Rewards, salary sacrificing vehicles, Employee Referral Program and Recognition and Reward programs.
• Fantastic professional development opportunities with leadership development programs, ambassador Programs and unrivalled career opportunities

About the role

As Principal – Structural Integrity, you will provide technical leadership and strategic support for the structural integrity and remediation programs across Glencore Metals Australia, ensuring alignment with the Group Structural Failure Safety Standard and supporting the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of critical assets.

This role is focused on providing technical guidance, identifying and driving continuous improvement opportunities, and supporting consistent approaches to structural integrity across sites and business groups. You will work collaboratively with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and corporate stakeholders to assess and prioritise structural risks, improve remediation strategies, and support effective management of structural integrity programs and portfolios.

You will also provide technical mentoring to engineering teams, support the development of capability, and utilise data, reporting and dashboards to identify trends, monitor performance and provide clear visibility of structural integrity risks and program outcomes across the business.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to site-based Engineering teams in structural integrity and remediation
• Support alignment of structural integrity practices and remediation strategies across sites and business groups, including compliance with the Group Structural Failure Safety Standard
• Review and support the prioritisation of structural defects and remediation programs based on risk, criticality, safety, operational impact and available resources
• Identify and facilitate continuous improvement opportunities in structural inspection, assessment, defect management and remediation processes
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering teams to develop practical, risk-based solutions that support safe and reliable asset performance
• Provide technical oversight and assurance of structural assessments, remediation scopes, designs and engineering recommendations
• Develop and maintain effective reporting, dashboards and data analysis to provide visibility of structural integrity performance, emerging trends, risks and remediation progress
• Monitor program performance and provide clear reporting and recommendations to site, business group and corporate stakeholders
• Support the identification, sharing and implementation of structural integrity lessons learned and leading practices across the business

Required Experience

You are an experienced Structural Engineer with a strong background in mining, heavy industry, or processing environments and a proven track record in structural integrity, asset remediation and managing large-scale remediation programs or portfolios.

You will have strong technical knowledge of structural assessment, degradation and failure mechanisms, together with demonstrated experience in assessing and prioritising large volumes of structural defects and remediation requirements. You will be comfortable working collaboratively across Operations, Maintenance and Engineering teams to develop practical solutions and align priorities across multiple stakeholders and sites.

The successful candidate will bring strong analytical and reporting capabilities, with experience managing and interpreting large datasets and developing dashboards or performance reporting to identify trends, monitor risk and support informed decision-making. You will also have a demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, influence stakeholders and drive continuous improvement without relying on direct authority.

Qualification you should have:

• Degree qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
• Professional Engineer status or actively working towards professional registration
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in structural engineering within mining, heavy industry, or processing environments
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale structural integrity, remediation programs or portfolios across complex operating environments
• Demonstrated experience in structural inspections, condition assessments, defect management and risk-based remediation
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards (AS/NZS), structural design requirements and relevant structural integrity practices
• Strong understanding of material degradation, corrosion, structural deterioration and structural failure mechanisms
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities and drive consistency across multiple sites or business groups
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and mentoring skills
• Current driver’s licence and ability to obtain site-specific inductions and certifications
• Willingness and ability to travel across multiple operational sites and states, and work flexibly as required

At Glencore, our people are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to creating a workplace where our values guide everything we do. Safety is our first priority — we never compromise on it. We act with Integrity, choosing to do what’s right even when it’s challenging. We take Responsibility for our actions and strive to make a positive impact. Through Openness, we communicate honestly and encourage meaningful dialogue. We embrace Simplicity, focusing on what truly matters and avoiding unnecessary complexity. And with Entrepreneurialism, we welcome new ideas and continuously seek better, safer and more efficient ways of working.

If you share these values and are ready to contribute to a team that is committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey at Glencore. Please apply via our careers page www.glencore.com/careers

Applications Close: 23rd of September