Xstrata Engineering Graduate Program
Xstrata offers Engineering Graduate Opportunities in vast array of disciplines:
- Mining
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Civil
- Environmental
- Geotechnical
Before a new mine starts or an existing mine is extended, it is the Mining Engineers who assess its viability and prepare plans for the type, size, location and construction of the site. At established mining operations, mining engineers plan, manage and control all engineering aspects of the mining production process.
Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineers are involved in both surface and underground mining.
While Mechanical Engineers design, develop, manufacture and maintain a diverse range of products and systems including but not limited to drilling machinery, electrical generators, conveyor belts, pumping plants, winding equipment, turbines, ventilation systems and mineral processing plant.
The Electrical Engineers, on the other hand design, develop and supervise the manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical systems as well as they work on systems for the generation, distribution, utilisation and optimal application of electrical energy.
Civil Engineers are involved in the design, development, project management and maintainance a diverse range of infrastructure in areas such as concentrators, smelters, filter plants, underground areas and key services. This work typically comprises but is not limited to water management, concrete, masonry and steel works, structural audits, maintenance programs and is split predominantly between capital and operating expenditure.
Environmental Engineers assess, implement and manage processes for minimising the effects of human activity on the natural environment. They apply their specialist knowledge and skills to developing robust environmental management systems, conducting environmental impact assessments and actively working to control all forms of pollution.
Geotechnical Engineers are concerned with the mechanical behaviour of rock and rock masses, applying the principles of engineering mechanics to the design of a mining excavation e.g. tunnels, mine shafts, underground excavations and open pit mines. They investigates the ground conditions and determines how to safely, efficiently and economically create excavations in the rock.
Our Company
Xstrata is a global diversified mining group, listed on the London and Swiss Stock Exchanges, with its headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. Xstrata’s businesses maintain a meaningful position in seven major international commodity markets: copper, coking coal, thermal coal, ferrochrome, nickel, vanadium and zinc, with additional exposures to platinum group metals, gold, cobalt, lead and silver, recycling facilities and a suite of global technology products, many of which are industry leaders. The Group’s operations and projects span 18 countries, and employ approximately 56,000 people, including contractors. Our growth strategy makes us an innovative and progressive company offering job satisfaction and career development opportunities.
Our People
We foster a high performance entrepreneurial culture, while supporting our people to succeed both personally and professionally.
Our Values
Balance, grow, achieve and succeed.
Delivering job satisfaction and continuous development opportunities, means it’s an exciting time to join Xstrata to shape your future.
Our Vision
Grow and manage a diversified portfolio of metals and mining businesses with the single aim of delivering industry-leading return for shareholders. Xstrata can achieve this only through genuine partnerships with employees, customers, shareholders, local communities and other stakeholders, which are based on integrity, co-operation, transparency and mutual value creation.
Graduate Program Details:
We’d like to see you
Xstrata operate in more than 20 countries and employ more than 70,000 people globally. We’re world leaders in major commodity markets – including zinc, alloys, coal, copper and nickel and iron ore. And we develop and deliver world class mining technologies too.
Xstrata - we’re different Xstrata is different to other mining companies. We believe that a career in mining is not just a job – it’s a lifestyle. Living on site, the daily exhilaration of solving challenging problems, new friends, caring for communities. That’s what Xstrata is about.
Are you the graduate we’re looking for?
Well, if you’re bright and curious, confident, able to think outside the square, and keen to grow with us, you’re exactly who we want.
Of course, you’ll need a relevant tertiary qualification. But Xstrata also seeks out graduates who are enthusiastic about the challenges of living and working in remote locations – who demonstrate resourcefulness and innovation, and a desire to make a difference.
Join our graduate programme
Xstrata’s graduate programme operates over two years at either an open cut site, underground site, processing plant or our head or regional offices.
We encourage our graduates to learn and develop with us. Our programme allows you to accelerate your career through our graduate rotations, exposing you to a wide range of projects and experiences. As part of Xstrata’s graduate programme you’ll receive further training through our excellent, structured professional development programme.
We want you to succeed, not just for the benefit of the organization but also so you can achieve your own career goals.
Our creative and experienced professionals will challenge you each step of the way – to think differently, ask questions and come up with creative solutions. This is your opportunity to test your skills and creativity in real situations. You’ll help to create positive partnerships with communities, and make a lasting contribution to society.
How to Apply
To apply, visit www.xstratacareers.com. You can search vacancies for graduate opportunities under Job Vacancies/Graduates/Students/Learner Programmes.
Visit www.xstratagraduates.com to find out what our talented graduates from around Australia have to say about working at Xstrata.
