WHO WE ARE

Our people are the key to MTE's ongoing success & growth

Established in 2014 by two boilermakers in remote South Australia, MTE has since grown into a nationally recognised company delivering structural, mechanical, and fabrication services across multiple industries in Australia. MTE is an investor in its people, fostering a rewarding environment that provides opportunities and supporting a culture where people look after each other. Our people are the key to MTE’s ongoing growth and success.

Creating value & delivering quality
through our people

Our people

Meet our leadership team

Tom is a strategic leader and expert in fabrication craft. With over 15 years in the mining industry, he transitioned from workshop manager to founder, and co-founded MTE in 2014 alongside Matt Glasser.
Tom's strategic vision introduced new services, expanded into new markets, and fostered a strong work culture driving Mine Tech Engineering's ongoing success and growth.

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Tom Glazbrook

Co-Founder & 
Co-Managing Director
Founder of MTE - Matt Glasser

Matt is a technical leader known for his hands-on approach to business. Having more than three decades of experience, he co-founded MTE with Tom with the vision to build an extraordinary business.
Starting with just  a single vehicle, basic equipment, and an empty shed, paired with unwavering determination, they have grown MTE to 300 professionals servicing multiple industries.

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Matt Glasser

Co-Founder & 
Co-Managing Director

Mark is an accomplished leader with expertise in business development, construction management, and operations. With a background that began at sea, Mark honed his discipline in processes and strategic thinking through extensive experience in the Aquaculture, Mining, Defence, and Construction sectors. Mark is passionate about cultivating thriving work environments and emphasises the value of cohesive teams with a clear purpose.

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Mark Sims

General Manager

Gareth is an effective finance leader with over 25 years’ experience in both large corporate and Government sectors. He has significant experience in running complex finance functions as well as applying a strategic lens to using data to generate sound business decisions. He thrives on innovating business processes and building financial competency within an organisation. He’s a lover of sport and has a passion for travelling.

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Gareth Thompson

Finance Director

Susan is a highly accomplished management professional & business leader with an infinite mindset, and a passion for fostering people and business processes for strategic growth. Susan is committed to leading and promoting a culture that values continual improvement, frequent and open conversations about safety and wellbeing, and maximising the opportunity to deliver cost effective and sustainable business development.

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Susan Strachan

Quality (HSEQ) Manager

Grant Mathieson is a results driven professional with extensive experience in managing business operations, particularly in human resources and HSE. With a background in the Oil and Gas industry, he excels in making quick and decisive decisions, he is highly organised, ethical, and skilled in stakeholder engagement and compliance management. He brings strong leadership and communication abilities to our team.

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Grant Mathieson

HR Manager

Ken McBride brings a wealth of experience to the field of operations, notably within the mining industry. He directs surface operations at Olympic Dam in South Australia. Before assuming this position, Ken served as Surface Operations Manager and Mine Manager at Terramin Australia Limited, as well as Viticulturist Manager at Orlando Wines. With his diverse background, Ken is a valuable asset to our team.

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Ken McBride

Surface Operations Manager
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Our VALUES

MTE is a people first business

Quality Tradecraft

"The quality of a product is a direct reflection of the quality of its creator." 

MTE is built on experience and expertise, delivering excellence and integrity, always exceeding expectations.

MTE is a manufacturing business with a reputation for technical excellence and operational performance. We are trusted to deliver to the highest standards with utmost professionalism. We are recognised for the experience and expertise of our people; skilled tradespeople who are dedicated and passionate about their work. MTE delivers superior turn-key solutions at scale.

Look After Each Other

"Your family needs you. Your co-workers need you. Safety is everyone’s job."

MTE champions safety, inclusivity, and support, creating a diverse and empowering environment.

At MTE, our commitment to safety is much more than policy and procedures. At MTE our commitment to safety is a deeply personal one. We are building a culture that champions safety in all aspects - physical, social and psychological. An inclusive work space that celebrates diversity and provides opportunity for all. An environment where everyone is respected and has a voice. A culture that is truly safe

Always Growing

"Don’t go through life. Grow through life."

MTE embraces challenges, innovating for the future, and continuously improving with a growth mindset.

A future-focused, growth mindset is a fundamental characteristic of healthy, happy individuals - and it is a central tenet for all at MTE. We are always improving, innovating and raising the bar; seeking and embracing opportunity. We are adaptable and we are talented problem solvers who love a challenge. We invest in our people professionally and personally and adopt the philosophy of continuous and neverending improvement. At MTE the future is limitless!

Better Together

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."

MTE empowers collaboration and care, fostering success through strong relationships and teamwork.

MTE is a people business. We value our relationships with our colleagues and customers, and know we can only be truly successful when we work as one. Teamwork and collaboration are essential parts of the MTE experience and we pride ourselves on our outstanding customer service. We care for each other, valuing our friendships and our customers, and thrive in a culture where humour and teamwork is celebrated.

/Our VALUES

The values that drive our work

Quality Tradecraft

"The quality of a product is a direct reflection of the quality of its creator." 

MTE is built on experience and expertise, delivering excellence and integrity, always exceeding expectations.

MTE is a manufacturing business with a reputation for technical excellence and operational performance. We are trusted to deliver to the highest standards with utmost professionalism. We are recognised for the experience and expertise of our people; skilled tradespeople who are dedicated and passionate about their work. MTE delivers superior turn-key solutions at scale.

Look after each other

"Your family needs you. Your co-workers need you. Safety is everyone’s job."

MTE champions safety, inclusivity, and support, creating a diverse and empowering environment.

At MTE, our commitment to safety is much more than policy and procedures. At MTE our commitment to safety is a deeply personal one. We are building a culture that champions safety in all aspects - physical, social and psychological. An inclusive work space that celebrates diversity and provides opportunity for all. An environment where everyone is respected and has a voice. A culture that is truly safe

Always Growing

"Don’t go through life. Grow through life."

MTE embraces challenges, innovating for the future, and continuously improving with a growth mindset.

A future-focused, growth mindset is a fundamental characteristic of healthy, happy individuals - and it is a central tenet for all at MTE. We are always improving, innovating and raising the bar; seeking and embracing opportunity. We are adaptable and we are talented problem solvers who love a challenge. We invest in our people professionally and personally and adopt the philosophy of continuous and neverending improvement. At MTE the future is limitless!

Better Together

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."

MTE empowers collaboration and care, fostering success through strong relationships and teamwork.

MTE is a people business. We value our relationships with our colleagues and customers, and know we can only be truly successful when we work as one. Teamwork and collaboration are essential parts of the MTE experience and we pride ourselves on our outstanding customer service. We care for each other, valuing our friendships and our customers, and thrive in a culture where humour and teamwork is celebrated.

/Our VALUES

The values that drive our work

Quality - Contractor X Webflow Template

Quality Tradecraft

"The quality of a product is a direct reflection of the quality of its creator." 

MTE is built on experience and expertise, delivering excellence and integrity, always exceeding expectations.

Teamwork - Contractor X Webflow Template

Look after each other

"Your family needs you. Your co-workers need you. Safety is everyone’s job."

MTE champions safety, inclusivity, and support, creating a diverse and empowering environment.

Innovation - Contractor X Webflow Template

Always Growing

"Don’t go through life. Grow through life."

MTE embraces challenges, innovating for the future, and continuously improving with a growth mindset.

Commitment - Contractor X Webflow Template

Better Together

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."

MTE empowers collaboration and care, fostering success through strong relationships and teamwork.

/OUR STORY

Future Focused
and Always Growing

MTE was established in 2014 originally as ‘Mine Tech Engineering’. From humble beginnings: two boilermakers, a single truck, a simple workshop and some basic equipment, the company is now a 200+ strong workforce across 4 operational facilities, building Australia’s sovereign supply chain capability across different industries.

OUR STORY

Future Focused
and Always Growing

MTE was established in 2014 originally as ‘Mine Tech Engineering’ by Matt Glasser and Tom Glazbrook. From humble beginnings: two boilermakers, a single truck, a simple workshop and some basic equipment, the company is now a 200+ strong workforce across 4 operational facilities, building Australia’s sovereign supply chain capability across different industries.

2014

Mine Tech Engineering & Construction Setup

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Co-Founders Matt Glasser and Tom Glazbrook establish Mine Tech in a small workshop in Roxby Downs offering SMP manufacture and construction at BHP Olympic Dam.

2015

BHP Ad-Hoc Maintenance Contract

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First long-term contract with BHP covering the ad hoc provision of labour and technical services to Olympic Dam.

2019

BHP Modifications and Operations Contract

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Long-term contract with BHP expanding our offering into major projects, including the Raise Bore ventilation system, underground saline, Cons Leach fabrication and Concentrate Thickener Integrity project.

2020

Mine Tech Group
Holdings Pty Ltd

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Re-structure of the Mine Tech corporate structure incorporating Mine Tech Operations Pty Ltd and Mine Tech Equipment Pty Ltd

2021

Plasteel SA
Acquisition

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Acquired Plasteel to enhance our capabilities in precision sheet metal product manufacturing. Plasteel has serviced a wide range of industries over 50 year period including Defence, Electronics, Automotive, Rail, Oil & Gas, Mining and Agriculture.

2022

Edinburgh Facility
Opened

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With a focus on diversifying our customer portfolio, the Headquarters of Mine Tech was moved to Edinburgh SA in order to better serve a wide variety of market sectors including Resources, Oil & Gas, Defence, Industrial and Renewables.

MTE Edinburgh Facilities

2022

Statewide Poly
Acquisition

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Acquired SPS to enhance our capability in High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), pipe fabrication, construction and installation.

2023

MTE Brand
Launched

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In line with our strategy to diversify the business, MTE adopts a non-Mining specific brand to better present the business to a range of diverse industries.

MTE Re-brand & new look

2024

Pipetech
Acquisition

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The acquisition brings the largest designer and manufacturer of Pressure Vessels in South Australia into the MTE team. The integration team transferred all people, assets, intellectual property and know-how into the MTE business.

NOW

Our PURPOSE

Creating Opportunities and Driving Impact

MTE exists to create opportunities and drive impact for our people, our planet and our security. MTE provides opportunities for our people to make a difference, contributing to projects of significance, strengthening Australia’s sovereign industry capability towards a more sustainable future.

Our Impact Framework captures our purpose in how we drive impact and for whom.

MTE Impact framework

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JOin US

Join our dynamic team

At MTE, we're on an exciting growth journey, offering a range of opportunities to join our dynamic team across various locations. Whether you're an industry expert, an experienced profession or a fresh talent, we have positions that suit your skills and aspirations.

Don’t see a role for you? There’s always a way.

Are you eager to be a part of our journey? We invite you to express your interest and pitch us your role. Our Expression of Interest option allows you to convey your skills and aspirations to us directly, ensuring we can connect you with opportunities that align with your career goals.