We are one of the world's largest producers and marketers of copper with our mining, refining and recycling operations and development projects within the key mining regions of Africa, Australia, Philippines & Americas.
About the Role:
The Health Manager will operate within the Copper Department, reporting directly to the Head of HSE. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders, including health and hygiene teams and operational management at regional and asset level. The manager will be expected to maintain a visible presence on-site, promoting a culture of accountability for the health and wellbeing across all operational levels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive execution of Glencore’s Copper Health Strategy, policies, and critical control processes
- Lead hygiene risk assessments, exposure monitoring, and health incident investigations
- Develop and implement proactive health programs to minimise occupational exposures
- Guide regional and site teams in aligning to Glencore’s global standards and systems
- Define and embed health performance KPIs into operations and assurance routines
- Monitor and report on health performance, identifying trends and recommending interventions
- Conduct site verifications, audits and gap analyses to ensure compliance and drive improvement
- Provide expert technical guidance on managing physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial risks
- Collaborate with Safety and Environment leaders to deliver integrated risk reduction strategies
- Actively mentor and build capability within regional and asset-level health teams
- Promote knowledge sharing and best practice adoption across the Copper division
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to influence outcomes and support continuous improvement
About You
You are an accomplished health and hygiene professional with deep technical expertise and a passion for protecting workforce wellbeing. You bring both operational and corporate experience in the resources or heavy industry sector, with a proven ability to influence at all levels. You are confident navigating complex risk environments, leading multidisciplinary programs, and translating global standards into practical, site-level implementation. You thrive in multinational settings, are solutions-focused, and stay ahead of emerging health trends to drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree in Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field
- 10+ years’ experience in mining or heavy industry
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred
- Strong technical knowledge of workplace health hazards and risk control strategies
- Proficient in hygiene assessment tools, monitoring equipment, and data interpretation
- Demonstrated experience in strategy implementation across multiple jurisdictions
Working Conditions
This role requires approximately 25% travel globally, including to operational mine sites (open pit and underground) and copper processing facilities. The role involves occasional exposure to challenging site environments (e.g., noise, vibration, heat, altitude).
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Glencore is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Through our IDEAL framework (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Advancement, and Local), Glencore is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can achieve their full potential, regardless of their backgrounds. We aim to ensure that all perspectives and cultures, however numerous and varied, are welcomed, essential to our operations, and respected by each of our employees. We treat all our employees fairly and with dignity. Join us in championing IDEAL, where inclusivity unlocks potential and fuels high performance.