Connor Aldrich
Graduate Engineering Geologist
What is your role, and how long have you been at MGT?
I am a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, and I have been at the company for 2 months.
What sparked your interest in this field?
Getting to be outside and look at different rocks, particularly the shiny ones.
Share a memorable project story.
Getting to view the Kalgoorlie super pit from Tk’s lookout.
What is a quote that has stuck with you?
I don’t know, I just work here – Gavin Hewitt (Intern)
What advice would you give to aspiring engineering geologists?
Take all opportunities and talk to as many people as possible to learn from their experiences.
Who in your team would you like to give a shout-out to?
Lauren for trusting me with WellCAD analysis.
Taking a break in the field with the flies
Rapid-fire questions
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A famous rugby player.
How do you take your coffee? Or are you a tea person?
Any coffee in the morning and tea at any time especially on a flight.
What is one (or more) of your favourite hobbies?
Going for a swim or kicking a rugby ball around.
Do you have a favourite rock/rock formation/mineral/element?
Favourite formation is basaltic columnar formations, and my favourite minerals has to be pyrite specially when it’s in a perfect cube.
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