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Old 31-07-2011, 07:51 AM   #1
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Default Who works in the mines and what doing

Just wondering what its like etc apart from the money, once my broken wrist heals ill be trying my hardest to get into an opencut as a plantoperator, i have 5 years civil construction plant operating experience, do you think that will be an advantage ? Also, whats the best way to try to get into one

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i'm in the coal mines.

depending on where you're based, there's plenty of work going in mines mate. your qualifications will help, but they're taking just about anybody...

Coal mining: there's work going in the southern district (wollongong), and a lot of new investment up around gunnedah & narrabri. also think there's work going in the hunter too.

you may find you need to do the generic 4 day induction course run by the mines rescue service. costs about $1400.

google these companies mate:

RUS Mining
Walter Mining
Delta SBD
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Valley Longwall

that should get you pointed in the right direction. also try calling the closest mines rescue station to you and ask for a list of contractors if they have one?

feel free to ask me any questions you have mate.
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Old 31-07-2011, 09:24 AM   #3
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What i have found is that they wont even look at you without the generic induction course. Also seem to be more about who you know not what you know. Just my opinion in my attempt to get into the mines.(I have plant tickets and truck licence as well). Probably doesnt help with where i want to work either. Good luck with it anyways mate.
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I want to go mines (along with almost everyone else) I was looking at stores/purchasing. I have considerable experience dealing with suppliers, ordering stock, sending direct to clients etc. I am an extremely fast worker etc. I don't even know where to start in relation to applying, but I certainly don't have 1000's of dollars to do courses.

Got my mate I grew up with who is a contracts manager/ head of department but the only time he offers me work is when he is smashed and basically talking himself up and telling everyone else their jobs are pathetic and to come and work for him.
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i'm in the coal mines.

depending on where you're based, there's plenty of work going in mines mate. your qualifications will help, but they're taking just about anybody...

Coal mining: there's work going in the southern district (wollongong), and a lot of new investment up around gunnedah & narrabri. also think there's work going in the hunter too.

you may find you need to do the generic 4 day induction course run by the mines rescue service. costs about $1400.

google these companies mate:

RUS Mining
Walter Mining
Delta SBD
SSS Mining services
Valley Longwall

that should get you pointed in the right direction. also try calling the closest mines rescue station to you and ask for a list of contractors if they have one?

feel free to ask me any questions you have mate.
Thanks for the comment mate, wollongong would be a good change, im in wagga at the moment, dad lives at lake illawarra, geese i wish i could do that course ! should have saved my tax, ill throw my name in with the companys you said, thanks lots
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I am a Safety Officer for a prominant Cronstruction, Mining and Maitenance contractor here in Central Queensland.

There are plenty of things that you can do and there are alot of mines and contractors looking for employees.
Check the Mines Websites... Pick up the phone and call contractors and send every bloody employment agencies your resume and cover letter ...

If you want a job.. You will find one...

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geese i wish i could do that course ! should have saved my tax, ill throw my name in with the companys you said, thanks lots
the course will be tax deductable.

there was a company advertising for clean skins (new to mining industry) last weekend. i didn't check the paper this weekend yet.

as HI PSI said, there are jobs around, you just need to be committed to putting in the leg work. those companies i mentioned are by no means the only ones around, just a few i could think of off the top of my head. they're only underground coal mining companies too. there's other sorts of mining around including ore mining out Parkes way and of course broken hill.

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Im always searching online but never have any luck, im more than prepared to go to every extent to gain employment in the mines, ive tried parkes and tamworth but they have enough, ill keep an eye out in the telegraph and continue my search online, ive still gotta wait for my wrist to heal though, thanks guys
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Over here in WA all the big names are screaming for people.

NRW, MACCA, Hamptons, to name a few.

I'm in fixed plant construction atm, over 10 yrs exp, middle management role, and I can tell ya, most of the plant operators here couldn't drive a greasy stick up a dogs backside.


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Over here in WA all the big names are screaming for people.

NRW, MACCA, Hamptons, to name a few.
this is why those claiming job losses will result from the mining tax and carbon tax are bulls1tting... mining is on an unprecedented boom and does not look like slowing anytime soon...

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I'm in fixed plant construction atm, over 10 yrs exp, middle management role, and I can tell ya, most of the plant operators here couldn't drive a greasy stick up a dogs backside.
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i'm at 21 years in the industry and i'm afraid you are right...
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Over here in WA all the big names are screaming for people.

NRW, MACCA, Hamptons, to name a few.

I'm in fixed plant construction atm, over 10 yrs exp, middle management role, and I can tell ya, most of the plant operators here couldn't drive a greasy stick up a dogs backside.,


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Lol, thats a big surprise, i thought they were very strict with there operators, what open cut mines would i have a chance in gettin in at nsw
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Also try Workpac in Mackay 0754575222 - THIESS 0749494523
And Stella Recruitment http://www.stellarrecruitment.com.au/
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With "cleanskins", they're expected to still have tickets and licenses though right?

Many mention "HR license", does syncro/non syncro matter?
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With "cleanskins", they're expected to still have tickets and licenses though right?

Many mention "HR license", does syncro/non syncro matter?
Nah, syncro don't mean squat mate.

HR license, drug and alcohol, medical clearance, ( respitory, hearing eyesight etc) and youv'e got a leg and a torso in over here.


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I'm keen to relocate mate ... about to do my generics again up the Sunshine coast in 2 weeks !
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Thanks heaps daz, as for tickets, i have loader, excavator, bobcat unfortuantly no truck licences, all recommendations are being written down and ill be very busy this week, thanks guys
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dont even need a hr to drive gear these days.

and yes the operator standards have fallen through the floor.
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Rio Tinto Iron Ore here up in the Pilbara FIFO 9/5 based at Tom Price but drive to all Rio sites up here as needed
my job title Explosives Project Officer
Dont so much blow **** up anymore mainly training operaters on the Bomb truck and training fitters to fix the explosive side of them and blasting projects
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dont even need a hr to drive gear these days.

and yes the operator standards have fallen through the floor.

Most of the larger minesites in W.A require a min HR license to operate machinery and a VOC (verification of competency) before you will operate one.
Not sure what the minimum requirements are in other states tho.
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Most of the larger minesites in W.A require a min HR license to operate machinery and a VOC (verification of competency) before you will operate one.
Not sure what the minimum requirements are in other states tho.
dont need a HR so much these days mate..well on Rio sites not sure about others....has to do with they will be driving on private land
as long as you have a car licence these days they are happy (well for dump trucks anyway)
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so are there many places in nsw looking for jobs. I have my hc licence and excavator and loader tickets all with experience but the mrs doesnt want to move with the kids.
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so are there many places in nsw looking for jobs. I have my hc licence and excavator and loader tickets all with experience but the mrs doesnt want to move with the kids.
Leave the kids behind

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How about getting into positions dealing with explosives? Sounds interesting.
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Shot firers course would be beneficial for that Damo.
SFA to complete (unless you are a threat to Australia or a crim )

Above and underground positions available.

Check out the West Oz papers for drill and blast crews also.

Drillers offsiders and pit technician is another one to get into at entry level.
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there are a couple of fairly new coal mines in the Mudgee area and a big gold mine at Orange that doing some major expansions, i know a couple of guys working there with the contractors and making good $$$.
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this is why those claiming job losses will result from the mining tax and carbon tax are bulls1tting... mining is on an unprecedented boom and does not look like slowing anytime soon...



i'm at 21 years in the industry and i'm afraid you are right...
Yep, been in this game since 1997, some of the "HD Fitters " I try to train up have me wondering, do they actually have trade qualifications? I did my apprenticeship as a "Plant Mechanic"
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How hard would it be for someone with a background in agriculture to find a job as a plant operator or something along those lines?
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My wife is looking at taking a remote posting in Qld "somewhere" as a school teacher. I'm keen for a change of scene, as I've been in IT for 15 years. A mate of mine's wife got a posting to Moranbah a few years ago and he's picked up work with a contract mob building dongas. He's a plumber, so walked into a job. My mate was saying it's easy enough to get a job driving dump trucks with just a car licence, especially if you're living in a mining town. "Boneheads" as he calls them, make just as much as trades.

I was thinking it would be good to get a proper skill or trade if the opportunity came up. I see places advertising for apprenticeships and was wondering if this would be possible as a non-school leaver?

Money won't be critical if we can get teacher housing. Her wage would cover our living costs, so I could afford to go back to apprentice wages. Vice versa to our current situation! Anyone know whether the mines pay apprentices more than regular workplaces?
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Im in gladstone and have obtaned my generics about 12 months ago, im looking at taking some time off at the end of the year and moving back to brisbane with about $5g up my sleeve, thinking about getting my HR, Shotfirer and Forklift tickets, any other suggestions to get me into a decent FIFO job?
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