Who works in the mines and what doing - Page 42

**buggerlugs** · 10-09-2012, 07:55 PM

http://www.news.com.au/business/comp...-1226471085799

bobthebilda · 10-09-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by buggerlugs

http://www.news.com.au/business/comp...-1226471085799

You only have to look out to sea from the Haypoint and Dalrymple Bay terminals to see whats happening. Less than a month ago there were at least 20 ships anchored out at sea (as it has been for quite a while). Unless they are anchoring further over the horizon, I couldnt see no more than 5 the other day.

pottery beige · 10-09-2012, 09:33 PM

if it all turns to crap.. im going to flip burgers at maccas..

Mk II · 10-09-2012, 10:16 PM

Not in the mines as such, but I had my pre employment medical today for a gig with westrac at their new facility in tomago, NSW. Pumped as, can't wait to get in there and learn all about big boys toys.

**Polyal** · 10-09-2012, 10:25 PM

At the end of the day resources is still doing better than anything else in this country..unless your working for centerlink.

Things go in cycles, unfortunately the "unskilled" workers are given the flick before anything else..happens in all industries.

**buggerlugs** · 10-09-2012, 10:27 PM

The big problem is the mining boom has been carrying the country. If it goes pear shape we could all be in trouble.............

05_ENFORCER · 10-09-2012, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by buggerlugs

The big problem is the mining boom has been carrying the country. If it goes pear shape we could all be in trouble.............

Last in first out, that is the luck of the draw unless you excel.

Many have come and have opted out, those that have persevered have reaped the rewards and will for times to come.

Don't think that the mining game owes you anything, such is life.

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Franco Cozzo · 10-09-2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

At the end of the day resources is still doing better than anything else in this country..unless your working for centerlink.

Things go in cycles, unfortunately the "unskilled" workers are given the flick before anything else..happens in all industries.

Even Centrelink is going pear shaped because they've cut staff.

I'm now enrolled in Cert IV in OH&S

pottery beige · 10-09-2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 05_ENFORCER

Last in first out, that is the luck of the draw unless you excel.

Many have come and have opted out, those that have persevered have reaped the rewards and will for times to come.

Don't think that the mining game owes you anything, such is life.

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plent of dead wood and fat that needs a trim..

B&D Racing · 10-09-2012, 11:37 PM

I was employed as a Reardump operator on dayshift... currently i drive a loader on Nightshift..

I escorted my truck off site 3 weeks ago personally.

I either stay on the production loader with this company or get transferred to another site?

I would like to think it was a promotion lol...

druxr6t · 16-09-2012, 10:56 AM

Got a call back again about my Roy Hill Project application and it was no good. However, got a call back from the 2:2 Gas Mining position. I have an interview on Wednesday

with the HR manager, workover supervisor and I believe the site manager?

Seems like they were impressed with my resume, now I am getting nervous about the interview. Any tips or advice appreciated - especially info on what type of questions you have been asked in interviews.

My last interview was over 5 years ago.

05_ENFORCER · 16-09-2012, 11:53 AM

Smart casual attire, stay calm, tell the truth, don't fidget, bring copies of licenses/certificates and some writing material and you'll be OK

Where/who was the 2:2 gas position?
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**Polyal** · 16-09-2012, 12:00 PM

Does anyone know of any newsletters or email updates that I can register for regarding QLD mining? Im keen to know a bit more before I go up.

H.G · 16-09-2012, 03:00 PM

shift miner magazine

druxr6t · 28-09-2012, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 05_ENFORCER

Smart casual attire, stay calm, tell the truth, don't fidget, bring copies of licenses/certificates and some writing material and you'll be OK

Where/who was the 2:2 gas position?
.

Went to the interview, got a second interview and actually got the chance to go on site with the Completions Rig.

After all that, I got a call to say I am through! Just need to complete medical and referee check

Based South West Sydney with AGL. Happy Days!

B&D Racing · 01-10-2012, 07:22 AM

http://www.miningjobsnoexperience.ne...g-jobs-monday/

http://www.cemining.com.au/index.php...-vacant-mining

pottery beige · 01-10-2012, 12:31 PM

cue bargain hunters..

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/whyall...-1226485806493

H.G · 01-10-2012, 01:58 PM

looking forward to my interview at Currugh on thursday.. now I just need to build up my self confidence and not let on how desperate for a job I am.

B&D Racing · 02-10-2012, 04:27 AM

Good stuff H.G i left Curragh in 95'

http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=...9&e=dcc0fcdf1e

homegrown · 02-10-2012, 07:28 PM

Well done Druxr6t. Will have to go through this thread a bit more thorough when I get a chance. I would like to express some interest in working in the mines somestage soon but seems like winning the lotto trying to get a job. Well thats what Im getting from my boss. he's been trying for the last year trying to get in and now that my apprentice days are almost numbered would like to think that there's some chance of getting in somewhere.

druxr6t · 05-10-2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by homegrown

Well done Druxr6t. Will have to go through this thread a bit more thorough when I get a chance. I would like to express some interest in working in the mines somestage soon but seems like winning the lotto trying to get a job. Well thats what Im getting from my boss. he's been trying for the last year trying to get in and now that my apprentice days are almost numbered would like to think that there's some chance of getting in somewhere.

Thanks.

I was pretty stoked I got in! Start date is early November.

Having my trade behind me was a big plus when I went into the interview, even though the position didn't need the plumbing trade - it was highly regarded! I only just finished my trade as well, actually - got competency based completion so I could finish it early. Have a look into it, if your boss is happy with your performance (and your 4th year) - you can get signed off as competent!

Also, big thanks to all the information posted in this thread. Not sure how many times I read through it - but it did help a lot.

H.G · 05-10-2012, 07:25 PM

starting at Curragh on the 15th .... stoked.. hopefully this will be the last job I have for quite some time.

Motorbreath310 · 13-10-2012, 09:19 PM

So, has anyone looked into Mongolia?

Gaz · 13-10-2012, 09:24 PM

Going through some interviews currently with a few different companies for an auto sparky apprenticeship.

If all goes to plan (ha) and I get more than one to pick from what are people's opinion of contract miners vs machinery dealers? In my case, I'm hoping to hear back from Leighton, MacMahon and Westrac(Cat).

From my questioning so far, Leighton and MacMahon appear to have site based opportunities earlier (from ~12 months) and Westrac have said more likely 3rd year.

Each has their advantages I suppose, any thoughts?

05_ENFORCER · 13-10-2012, 11:03 PM

Leightons, Cat then Maccas imo

XR6_661 · 15-10-2012, 10:57 PM

I just started out at Tom Price about 8 weeks ago...Storeperson/Yardie in the MEM workshop.

Loving it so far. Yeah it's not a skilled role...but the money is good and I have a engineering degree to fall back on.

Oh I'm residential also. Anyone else in TP??

jakkes · 16-10-2012, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by XR6_661

I just started out at Tom Price about 8 weeks ago...Storeperson/Yardie in the MEM workshop.

Loving it so far. Yeah it's not a skilled role...but the money is good and I have a engineering degree to fall back on.

Oh I'm residential also. Anyone else in TP??

arrrhhh old T.P

i was there!!! as a drillers offsider..got demobilised then got a new job last day we were there on site maintenance so went home got my HR then they keeped me up to date on when i could get there (they were ringing me!!! a fair bit ).. i could not get back there for a long time due to a shut and no accommodation then they demobilised people from another mine site so they put them at T.P or something every time they nearly got me there something happened last call was 5-700 people got the **** and iron ore went down. & future projects on hold so never got my plane ticket had done all the paper work was just waiting on the office lady to get my plane ticket have a few mining tickets/licence's and around 9g's spent on my inductions. bloody back on the dam tools in melb only just getting by frickin ****st off but thats the game!!!!!

XYGTHO · 16-10-2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Motorbreath310

So, has anyone looked into Mongolia?

Yep a lady from works Husband went over on Month or more stints to help set up some new mines. Sounds like some oportunity if you know what your doing.

Addz08 · 19-11-2013, 03:40 PM

Been trying to get a start in the mining game for a long, looong time, applied through Compass Group as a bit of a gateway to a mine site, ended up attending one of their interview/information days, got an email to do an online Santos induction , then I had to do a medical.

Here's what I want to know, I did the medical, I had the flu at the time, feeling like crap, did the physical part of it which nearly killed me being crook, after I had my blood pressure checked which was on the high side, which they said having the flu wouldn't have helped. Also coz I'm asthmatic they wanted me to be on an asthma management plan.

So they gave me a referral to see my own doctor about getting my blood pressure rechecked and also have him put me on a asthma management plan, Blood pressure was fine and he said it was no doubt because I was crook that made it too high..

So, a report was sent back to Compass group that I was all ok, so basically good to start, 3-4 weeks later, I was sent an email saying I was un-successful in getting the position, why would they put me through all this and a medical is usually the last part before starting and not give me the job.... I've contacted them to only ever get told "we'll be in contact in due course"..

Also, I have applied for numerous positions with them since all this, and nothing... Is there such thing as a do not hire list ......

**Polyal** · 19-11-2013, 05:48 PM

Mate it is not good at the moment..things wont pick up for another 12-18 months IMO.

Get into LNG/CSG.