Who works in the mines and what doing

[H.G]

speaking of the mines.. anyone know of any polywelding positions available.. have experience will travel. Currently at Moura mines qld. have worked mostly with HDPE450mm but have covered everything between 63mm to 500mm electrofusion and butt welding (yes yes I know it sounds bad
been working on the water transfer project after the floods.. as well as fabrication of replacement parts for the CHPP.. plastic lasts longer than steel..

to get your name out there call
workpac
spotless
ITP
depends on where yo are and what you want to do as well I guess...

[XDV800]

Originally Posted by H.G

speaking of the mines.. anyone know of any polywelding positions available.. have experience will travel. Currently at Moura mines qld. have worked mostly with HDPE450mm but have covered everything between 63mm to 500mm electrofusion and butt welding (yes yes I know it sounds bad
been working on the water transfer project after the floods.. as well as fabrication of replacement parts for the CHPP.. plastic lasts longer than steel..

to get your name out there call
workpac
spotless
ITP
depends on where yo are and what you want to do as well I guess...

Get in touch with JPP or JP piping or something like that. They,re doing heaps at Daunia and then probably Caval ridge next

[05_ENFORCER]

Originally Posted by Lachie

I'm based in Geelong, no one seems to do FIFO out of Melbourne.

I'm feeling that I need to relocate to be able to get a job. I have applied at possibly every major mining company, recruitment agency and heaps of contractors. In the end, it all comes down to lack of experience or having to relocate which I don't quite have the coin for.

I'm even a volunteer at an underground gold mine as underground mine maintenance, however they are not a operating mine.

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Unfortunately you need to put yourself on top of the picking list.

No one will hire from Geelong (or anywhere else) if there are others closer.

The only way to do that is bite the bullet, take 2-4 weeks holidays and come over to W.A and bash on the doors of the major labour hire mobs.

You may be surprised at what they will do for you if you tell them this story

And bring all your paperwork/evidence with you, and I mean everything, even the volunteer work, signed with a contact number for verification.


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[Bluehoon]

Hi All,

Could anyone offer any advise or assistance with how to "get in"...?

I've got unrestricted HC license.
LF & LO forklift.
Senior first aid
References and experience on all the above kit, trucks, buses coaches, forks the lot. Happy to, and can pretty much operate anything.

Issue appears to be is, whenever I ring an agency I've got no "mine experience"... How do I get into the mine to get the experience??
Happy to drive or operate any machinery...

I'll FIFO anywhere is the money is right...

Any help or insight greatly appreciated.

Thank You

Cheers

[MercurySilver]

whats in sa??
any links or sites i can browse of whats in sa only?

[H.G]

Originally Posted by Bluehoon

I'll FIFO anywhere is the money is right...

Any help or insight greatly appreciated.

Thank You

Cheers

First mistake.. wanting to get experience but only on a FIFO basis.. you really need to getout there and get on with a contractor.. put in some leg work get the required experience on a mine site.. then with everything youve stated.. you would be a shoe in.

[LyleXR8]

And also upgrade to MC licence, nobody in mining runs 1 trailer, even Coles and Safeway run road trains

[Bluehoon]

Originally Posted by H.G

First mistake.. wanting to get experience but only on a FIFO basis.. you really need to getout there and get on with a contractor.. put in some leg work get the required experience on a mine site.. then with everything youve stated.. you would be a shoe in.

thanks. any pointers where to start? I' not fussed where i start, just getting started...

Cheers

[leadfoot]

Originally Posted by Bluehoon

thanks. any pointers where to start? I' not fussed where i start, just getting started...

Cheers

Plenty of work for bus drivers with the proper endorsements.Up here at the Gorgon site on Barrow Island bus drivers with 3+ years actual bus experience can earn up to 180k, but there is still plenty of work around at other sites.
I have put in a reply in this thread about how to get a start,but i know the company I work for (ESS) are always looking for bus drivers

[Marquis]

The in-laws,my missus and I do licensing,assessing and induction courses for mines and plants.Companies not individuals

[v gate]

Originally Posted by leadfoot

Plenty of work for bus drivers with the proper endorsements.Up here at the Gorgon site on Barrow Island bus drivers with 3+ years actual bus experience can earn up to 180k, but there is still plenty of work around at other sites.
I have put in a reply in this thread about how to get a start,but i know the company I work for (ESS) are always looking for bus drivers

got a few mates up there and they renamed the place treasure island

[buggerlugs]

http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au...-health-issue/

[[THOMMO]]

Originally Posted by 05_ENFORCER

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Unfortunately you need to put yourself on top of the picking list.

No one will hire from Geelong (or anywhere else) if there are others closer.

The only way to do that is bite the bullet, take 2-4 weeks holidays and come over to W.A and bash on the doors of the major labour hire mobs.

You may be surprised at what they will do for you if you tell them this story

And bring all your paperwork/evidence with you, and I mean everything, even the volunteer work, signed with a contact number for verification.


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I have previously seen a fair few HWE mining jobs advertising for melbourne FIFO to Wa, but that was many months ago. Maybe checkout their website or leighton contractors same same

[Polyal]

Anyone got some advice for a grad mech engineer? I found out last week that I am graduating!

I did some summer work for a mob in QLD and I am still waiting on a call back (so are other students). I had an interview with Xstrata about 3 weeks ago and I am still waiting and have calls from GHD and Arrow Energy coming up too...hopefully one of those works out.

Is there any other way to get a start for a mech eng thats not a graduate program? Any tips would be great. Im happy to go anywhere and dig anything up (ethically and sustainably of course ).

[buggerlugs]

http://www.news.com.au/national/the-...-1226424871030
Apparantley no Aussies wanted to work here !!!

[H.G]

what a load of ****.. Id give my right nut for a job like that. and I know Im not the only one.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by buggerlugs

http://www.news.com.au/national/the-...-1226424871030
Apparently no Aussies wanted to work here !!!

I for one dont have much against getting people in...along as they are qualified.

Seems alot of people want in, they want people but are not prepared to train up employees initially?

What skills to the foreign works have that we dont? Other than an apparent "want" to work. If they are trained professionals (admin, eng, geo etc) then I will be very teed off...but if its cannon fodder then what else can they do...they are big projects.

[MAD]

I'd happily take home 125k as an engineer.
Where do I sign?

[XDV800]

Pro Tip #308

When your stint ends and your due to fly home on a rainy day, expect the airports to close and to sit on your *** at camp until the sky's clear.

Currently sitting in my room, not allowed to go back to work, not allowed to arrange own transport, all because Moranbah is 0 visibility, and a smash on the Peak Downs hwy means we can't bus to Mackay airport.

Sorry honey, i might make it home tommorow :(

[Jestr75]

Originally Posted by yzfr101

Pro Tip #308

When your stint ends and your due to fly home on a rainy day, expect the airports to close and to sit on your *** at camp until the sky's clear.

Currently sitting in my room, not allowed to go back to work, not allowed to arrange own transport, all because Moranbah is 0 visibility, and a smash on the Peak Downs hwy means we can't bus to Mackay airport.

Sorry honey, i might make it home tommorow :(

That sux. I have been fogged in a few times at that airport. Not a good feeling when you are all set to get the hell out of there, then to be told you have to stay!

[H.G]

well Im an Experienced polywelder looking for work.. last job expired due to lack of available work.I have accomodation at blackwater.. and I still have my room out at moura.. but Im prepared to go where ever the work is..any state as long as the work is there.Ive worked mainly with 450mm PN16 down to 63mm poly fabricating and installations for parts in a CHPP.. as well as pump crew assists on a regular basis.
Week 2 of unemployment is already driving me mental...

[XDV800]

Originally Posted by yzfr101

Get in touch with JPP or JP piping or something like that. They,re doing heaps at Daunia and then probably Caval ridge next

As I said in response to your previous post in this thread...

http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rc...WY45NJeLwmW8ug

[H.G]

Ill keep trying them.. but havent had any luck yet.

[Mk II]

G'Day everyone,

Looking for some advice from anyone who has been through the BHP recruiting process.

I have had my phone screen/interview and have now been invited to attend an assessment centre next month. Just looking for some tips on what will be involved/what to do or NOT to do.

Cheers,
Josh

[B&D Racing]

Be honest about your experiences and the rest will take care of itself good luck

[kaniSS]

Anyone know what someone with a background in;

Commercial, Residential, Industrial and Retail Architecture, Drafting, Design, Project management and Project Administration can do in the mines?

I've been racking my brain all day and all I can come up with is; Mechanical CAD & Drafting or Drafting for Mine Surveyor's. But Mechanical CAD is more engineering based.

Any help would be great.

[H.G]

Originally Posted by kaniSS

Anyone know what someone with a background in;

Commercial, Residential, Industrial and Retail Architecture, Drafting, Design, Project management and Project Administration can do in the mines?
Any help would be great.

Tradies assistant.. you good at lugging stuff around?

[kaniSS]

Originally Posted by H.G

Tradies assistant.. you good at lugging stuff around?

6ft 2 110kg's Probably...

[KR1STO]

I was calling around a few Geotechnical places in Melbourne yesterday as I handed in my resignation after 7 years at a company.
While talking to a guy over the phone about jobs in Melbourne, I was offered a fly in fly out job as a Geo in WA (unsure of where as yet). The money is huuuge, but, it's 28 days on (2x13days & 2xdays off), the home for 7 days. The roster rotates as 1 month day shift and 1 month night shift.

I spoke to the missus about it and she agrees that the money is way too good to pass up, but, the toll on our relationship would be hard.

How are you guys finding it with FIFO jobs over there?
Many marriage/relationship breakdowns..?

I mean, it all sounds great in dollars and cents, but 2-3 years is a long time to do FIFO and that is what they are offering me..

Advice..?

Cheers

[nstg8a]

Take the money and run I reckon. In this economy I don't think anyone should pass up the chance to potentially set themselves up.