Someone get me a job at the Mines - WA

[CrazyNuts]

To all the miners on this forum that have WA contacts can you please help me get my foot in the mining industry?

I am in the process of getting a HR licence as i know that is a requirement.

I have no experience in the field but i do know that it's labour intensive and long working hours. I don't give a hoot about that. I have basically descided to remove myself from the IT Industry and attempt a new career in mining.

I don't have any tertiary qualifications but I don't mind working my way up the ladder.

If someone can help me out here it would be greatly appreciated. I know that they give a rigid physical test in the interviews so some indication of what they test would be appreciated also (i.e. How many pushups, situps etc etc)

Cheers

Kris

[BennyWA]

Try Crushing Services International they are in Bibra lake, always looking for blokes and a good mob too! I got in with no experience as soon as i said i had a trade (cabinetmaker??!!) they said cool you're not dumb how about you fly up in a few days?!! 8-) I got a better job in perth so was only there for 2 weeks- easy as 73000 start including sickies 4 wks holidays, super etc..2 on 1 off

P.s. don't go drillers assistant with North West Drilling, they're a mob of wankers- the money is shit!! the work is very hard it's slave labour!!
I would not go drilling at all to tell you the truth!!-but i have a wife and 2 kids so thats why..

The pysical test is a couple of situps and squats and check hammies thats it 10 mins or so- nothing to worry about homer simpson wouldn't break a sweat!!

Try www.richardsmining.com.au

[CrazyNuts]

Thanks for the info Benny

[CJ6np435]

also checkout riotinto
they're advertising for TA's for yandi at the moment
do a Senior first aid course
and if your interviewed
safety is number 1

[CrazyNuts]

Yeah...i've seen heaps of ads for the Yandi mine.

But they require the HR licence first so that's what i'm doing first.

[GMEMUD]

I just had a quick look at CHR's web site (IPA) in WA. Looks like a few jobs in WA mines.

[TUNGSTEN]

CrazyNuts my advice would be to avoid drillers offsiding if you can, there are worse jobs but I can't think of one just at the moment.If you want to get a start a pit tech or TA job is probably a good bet.The site I work on is always looking for people at the moment but that is because people leave for greener pastures as soon as they can.Unfortunately this site operates on a drive in-out from geraldton so not much use to you living in Perth.Once you get your HR you could try any of the contract mining companies like Mcmahons,Roche,NRW etc. they always have a fair turnover from what I have seen.An alternative route is one of the labour hire companies like integrated group,the last site I worked on always used integrated for TA's on a contract basis first off then if they were good workers we gave them full time.Crushing might be worth looking at like BennyWA said but a lot of companies want you to have a loader ticket if you work on the crusher,it isn't hard to get but it might be expensive to do it in Perth,better to get it once you are on site.Sorry I can't be of more help directly unless you want to move :)

[CrazyNuts]

Can i start as a pit tech even if i have no experience or education in the mining industry?

What is the responsability of a TA on the mines? I'm also assuming that TA stands for Trade Assistant?

Cheers for the help everyone.

[TUNGSTEN]

Yep a pit tech generally collects samples,ore spots ,tapes off etc.it is generally assisting geos or surveyors with the jobs they have to do it is an entry level type position and if you have got a brain you are already one step ahead of most people who do it.TA is trades assistant but it also covers general dogs body type work as well like cleaning up ,changing conveyor rollers etc. You might also apply for serviceman positions given you have a bit of mechanical nouse,they generally want a bit of experience but you never know how desperate they are to fill a position.A lot of companies are screaming for people at the moment from what I've heard and luck also plays a part if you happen to ring just after someone quits usually you have a chance because a lot of smaller companies don't want the hassle of advertising and interviewing heaps of people etc.

[CrazyNuts]

Yeah...i do have quite good mechanical knowledge. I can rebuild an engine (whith a bit of refference) by myself and i know engine parts quite well.

Thanks for the info TUNGSTEN and everyone one else. I am completely amped up :)

Can't wait for the change in career.

[CrazyNuts]

Well....I've got my HR Licence. I've got my Advanced First Aid Certification and my MARCSTA Certification and i still can't find a job :(

Out of the 25 odd applications i handed in over the last 4 weeks ALL were rejections without even 1 of them continuing to an interview :(

I really would appreciate if someone who is in the industry and has contacts would help me out here.

Cheers

Kris

[golden eagle]

what type of job could you go for if yoy have a heavy rigid and back hoe/front end loader license already and what wages would you expect to earn

[CrazyNuts]

i'm not 100% sure myself to be honest with you. The HR Licence is a prerequisite and so is the MARCSTA. So i got them, yet i still can't find a job.

I don't care if i start from the bottom. I don't mind being a Trade Assistant, Driller Offsider, Pit Technician, Dump Truck Driver etc....

[killa]

Contact the recruitment companies like Workpac, Manpower, Allplant (Macmahons) , at their regional offices not Perth.
Everyone up here with a heart beat has a job and they're screaming for more all the time.

[killa]

what type of job could you go for if yoy have a heavy rigid and back hoe/front end loader license already and what wages would you expect to earn
$500 - $1000pw Housing allowance (up here at least, and that's if you can get a house).
$25-$60 per hour depending on what you do and where you go.

[CrazyNuts]

thanks for that killa

[Fat Chili]

Good luck with your search Crazy Nuts, keep trying. I have also been considering moving into the Mining Industry, but in the area of Safety Management, the pay seems very good. One of my work colleagues, WA consultant (I am one of the two QLD consultants) was reportedly offered around $400K by a mine. I wouldn't have knocked it back!
The only problem I have is that 2 on 1 off FIFO is to short a stint, longer stints would be better, say 4/2 as I don't want to move from my current location.
I did some work in the mining industry in Canada (loved it) - contract work for Placer Dome, MusselWhite gold mine as well as mineral exploration, claim staking (in -45c :-( sux) and Geo assistant (sampling). Then I fell into the safety industry when I returned from Canada.
My current boss and the owner of the company used to be a senior manager at Rio Tinto's Rossig uranium mine in Africa, he set up/designed Rio's safety program then transfered over here, ended up setting up his own Safety Consultancy company with clients such as Alcoa - Portland, Telstra, Defence, Coles-Myer Group, API etc. I currently conduct Safety Audits/Evaluations, ISO 9001 QMS Audits, Management Coaching/Training etc. So if anyone knows of any mine safety related positions, let me know.

[CrazyNuts]

I've been dealing with Roche for about 4 weeks now. They just keep rejecting me saying someone with more experience was avaiable for the job. I don't believe them but what can i do.

You're right....i would love to be a dump druk driver or a jumbo operator or anything really....as long as i am in the industry.

[Fat Chili]

Getting your foot in the door seems to be the hardest thing. When I worked in the timber industry a couple of workers left to go into the mines, only the one with family at the mine got in.

[CrazyNuts]

Well considering that apparently the mines can't get enough workers i don't know why it's so damn hard to get in...but it sux none the less.

[H.G.]

crazynuts.. have you tried linking up with employment agencies like chandlor mcleaod. etc
http://www.readyworkforce.com.au/


I know thats how my father and brother got in the mines at moura.and also how Id have to get in if I ever pulled my finger out.Mind you they also did have previous experience.. dad with over 20 years and my brother with about 6.
also check out
www.anglo.com.au
www.thiess.com.au
www.abigroup.com.au
(these are just guesses at thier respective websites)
as alot of mines use these companies
Ill ask my father if he remembers any of the big game players over that side of the ditch for you to look at.

[CrazyNuts]

Yeah they are short on people. Just they wont take Cleanskins or Greenies. This is someone with no industry experence. They all wan't people, just experienced. I have at least 5 mates who want to come and do this work, All can't get a start. It is a great job tho.

Bit of a catch 22 then. How am i supposed to get experience if i can't get the job?

[H.G.]

you can also try get in via surveyers.. as an offsider.
even try get in as a landscape gardner type.. anything to get your toe in the door.

[golden eagle]

hey im a backhoe operator with the local council i dig the graves for the local cemetery what sort of a chance would i have in getting a gig and what sort of money are they on also have a heavy rigid licence and experiance

[jeepgirl]

Crazynuts > Have you tried asking MattW off here for any advice. He's over where you are and works as a driller in one of the mines.
If I see him online via msn, I'll ask him for you.
Goodluck !

[CrazyNuts]

Yeah....i've talked to Matt. Unfortunately where he works there aren't any openings. Althought last time i talked to him was a few months ago but i'm sure if he had any advice he would have already posted here.

[Jeeptheone]

Crazynuts,

Try Barclay Mowlem in Perth, We have won the Yandi job up north and will be looking for tradies and TA's to help construct the plant. Site allowance is 50% additional to your wages. Project will go on until early next year. Only problem is that they dont use Jeeps as site vehicles!!!Dont let that put you off.

If you have your CV email it too me and I will send it through to HR in the West. mpressland@bmcl.com.au

JTO

[CrazyNuts]

Thanks mate....email sent.

[Jeeptheone]

CrazyNuts,

Email sent to HR in Perth. Lets just wait an see.

JTO

[golden eagle]

not just a grave digga m8 do plenty of other work for the council so drive their trucks all different kinds all over the town i relise what you said about the dump trucks etc but if youve driven one truck you can drive them all i say just bigger and better anyway dont they use alot of women to drive them cause they are not so rough on them not that im a woman thanks anyway m8

[H.G.]

yer.. alot of women.. which is why alot of guys get all sooky about driving trucks.

[murray]

yer.. alot of women.. which is why alot of guys get all sooky about driving trucks.
actually its coz women make better off highway haul truck drivers

[CJ6 W.A.]

If you want a job over here try a Survey Assistant. Every one wants the easy jobs. And there is not much demand for the heavy trucks unless your a female. They dont thrash the trucks and are easuer in them. Less time in the workshop. Go to the BHP site and email HR.

[CrazyNuts]

If you want a job over here try a Survey Assistant. Every one wants the easy jobs. And there is not much demand for the heavy trucks unless your a female. They dont thrash the trucks and are easuer in them. Less time in the workshop. Go to the BHP site and email HR.

I've been applying for Survey Assistant, Trade Assistant, Driller Offsider,Pit Technician, Servicecrew and Truck Drivers.

I don't think i am applying for the "easy" jobs. I will accept any of the above positions.

[Navaho]

CrazyNuts, i know this might sound hard ! Why not offer your services unpaid for a couple of days, just to get your foot in the door. To me a bloke that's prepaired to have a crack, back himself and show that he's not a dud, creates an impression of williness to succeed, the perspective employer being of sound mind and needing labor would have to give you a go. GOOD LUCK.

[CrazyNuts]

I don't mind doing that at all. If i had someone at least offer me an interview. Although i wouldn't want to do that for any longer than a week. Financially i couldn't afford it.

[blueystar]

you say mining but there are two types surface or underground

[CrazyNuts]

i'll do either

[jenkomagic]

Its a good attitude you have there Chris, saying no brains are required to be a drillers offsider.
I'm sure you will go a long way when you mention that at your interview stage

[TUNGSTEN]

I cant believe that you are having so much trouble getting a job in the industry crazynuts,I will ask around for you when I get back to site, I think they may be getting desperate enough for staff now that they are considering going to fly in-out for general staff.management have all gone fifo where I am, previously everyone was local. They even fly people in from adelaide and melbourne now (engineers and geos) so I will ask for you .If you've got a resume handy forward me a copy. scott@spectrolab.com.au
I won't be back on site until friday though because I have gone to a 2on-2off roster.

[CrazyNuts]

Its a good attitude you have there Chris, saying no brains are required to be a drillers offsider.
I'm sure you will go a long way when you mention that at your interview stage

Considering that this kind of comment is out of my character, i decided to go back and check EVERY post i have made on this thread and not one of them did i type that i think "no brains are required to be a drillers offsider.

Maybe you just read a quote in one of my replies?

[GMEMUD]

As for offering your time free, that is a no no here in QLD for compo reasons.
I know it is hard to get in the mines but stick at it and it will happen one day. It took me a couple of years to get in but that was 26 years ago now when it was a lot harder than now to get in. It gets to the point when the doors aren't opening that you feel like kicking them open, Keep on knocking and it will open up for those who are persistent and focused.

[CrazyNuts]

Yeah mate. Got some good pointers from BLUEYSTAR today so will keep at it with his recommendations

[Mash]

Mate im a drillers offsider and theres heaps of work. Work 4/2 roster 12hr days. Its hard work, long hours, and watch your fingers. I'm with drillcorp western deephole, head office in wangara. Just call em and tee up an interview, durin which say your looking at it as a career in drilling and want to join a hard working team and all that kinda stuff. there a good company but be prepared to do about a fortnights worth of inductions and stuff before you actually fly out. Im leavin tomorrow at 530 but let us know how u go and if u got any questions i'll get back to u in 4 weeks! good luck!!

[CrazyNuts]

Thanks mate. Will give them a call.

Is it true what they are are saying about Drillcrop that they pay shit wages and are slave drivers? I've heard some bad comments about Drillcorp from numerous sources in the Mining Industry. I take stuff like that with a grain of salt so it's good that i can ask someone who is involved directly with them. Apparently their safety record isn't too flash and quite a number of workers have been dismissed for not passing the drug screening. This has been mentioned to be by the instructor who i did my MARCSTA with.

Cheers

Kris

[H.G.]

CN.. even if this is true..(would hope it wasnt) dont let it put you off too much.... because its a toe in for something else,once you have gained that much needed experience.. people come and go.. and if you have mates move into something your more interested in.. it will be alot easier for you to get in with them.
Just stay alert.

[CrazyNuts]

Like i said...i take that with a grain of salt. Rumour start from the smallest of things but i don't want to risk my well being working with people that are off their nut. I do have a kid on the way and i would like it to have a father throughout it's life :)

But yeah....i am prepared to do almost anything to get my foot into the industry. Lack of friends in the area doesn't help me at all. It's always WHO you know what WHAT you know. Though i appreciate everyone's help so far.

[H.G.]

worst case senario.. you could move over to northern qld
but from what Ive heard.. anyone who lives in WA would nnever want to come back over this side

[Matty ducati]

worst case senario.. you could move over to northern qld
but from what Ive heard.. anyone who lives in WA would nnever want to come back over this side

err... i am.

Im either off to Gove NT or Biloela QLD in the next 2 months, im in the power station field and i can say if you can get a foot in the door when it comes to boilers and turbines the next ten years this field is going to boom $$$ wise as there is not enough skilled power house operators out there. (they used to come from the navy but the navy dont have boilers in there ships no more)
If you look hard you can pick up a trainee ship but i say that you should try and get into processing of some sort and work your way up to control room work and then get some tickets and your in.
This isnt a big field but a intresting and rewarding $$$$$$ one.
The two jobs i'm looking at are $130000 package and im at home every night with the mrs.
There is nothing i'd rather be doing.

[CrazyNuts]

Yeah...i've applied with Roche mining via their website about 30 times....no joke.

Not a hope in hell unless i have mining experience or a trade. I don't understand how they can be so picky if they are screaming for ppl.

I don't mind doing 4/2....

The person i email/spoke to at Roche Mining is Trish Alford. She is the WA recruitment rep for Roche, i think.

[MattW]

Thanks mate. Will give them a call.

Is it true what they are are saying about Drillcrop that they pay shit wages and are slave drivers? I've heard some bad comments about Drillcorp from numerous sources in the Mining Industry. I take stuff like that with a grain of salt so it's good that i can ask someone who is involved directly with them. Apparently their safety record isn't too flash and quite a number of workers have been dismissed for not passing the drug screening. This has been mentioned to be by the instructor who i did my MARCSTA with.

Cheers

Kris
As far as the wages and stuff go with Drillcorp ive got no idea as i have no experience with them but with the workers being dismissed for not passing a drug test i would say it was probably true. Every other company out there in the mining industry has had people dismissed so Drillcorp wouldnt be any different. That is why the random testing is there and it is proving to be effective. I think everyone would be surprised at the amount of people that they may work with (not in the mining industry) that do take drugs. It is kind of scary when you think about it.

[Dan96XJ]

i know someone with no mining expereince, just a recently acquired truck licence in WA atm doing some course (1 week) on driving those big arse trucks. he has given me the impression he will get a job quite easily after it. after reading this post im dubious, but will let you know how he goes and exactly what course it is

[BennyWA]

Re: drillers offsiders, I worked at Yandi with North West Drilling and from my (albeit short) stay on that camp (I quit), 70% are hardcore drinkers and troublemakers.. in my mob alone, 2 or three where always blowing shifts ('cause of hangovers) and other mobs where the same. I'd say the work is damn hard and somewhat underpaid.
No offence to you (good) blokes that do it, i'm just relating this to my experience at that particular mine.
Our supervisor was a bit of a loudmouth, although he was very skilled and liked to show this off whenever the opportunity arose (always).
Thats my bitch for today... :)
Have you tried Richards Mining yet? What About Crushing Services International in Bibra Lake?
Ciao, Ben.

[CrazyNuts]

Yep...tried Richard's Mining. They said they only take on ppl with trade or previous mining experience.

Crushing Services International i haven't tried yet. Will ring them tomorrow.

[Mash]

well i've heard all sorts of stories about diff drilling companies, most of which i reckon are true, but it really depends on what rig they send you out onto. I havent had any probs with drillcorp so far, but i think the onshore drilling industry accross the board is underpaid for the work you do, but hey its a foot in the door and its the best job ive ever had. With the stories who knows, but dont let it put you off. And yeah you do drink heaps off piss up there, who doesnt after 12hrs of hard work?

[BennyWA]

8-) Regarding the drinking of piss.. It just makes me wonder why some of these blokes are up there clearing 1000 odd dollars a week and some of them spend 300 plus on grog a week... just makes me wonder why they're up there at all?? :toilet:

[Mash]

yeah I know what you mean, some of the blokes go hard every nite. I'd get nailed if I blew a shift though. id probably spend 200 bucks in a month up there on beers and magazines an crap

[CrazyNuts]

Well....i've FINALLY found a job working for CSA Australia as a Field Assistant on the George Palmer Project near Karratha.

I am completely loving the job. The crew i work with is great and so is the boss. The camp is well set up and all the primary needs are provided.

If anyone is interested, we need another 12 odd Field Assistants so please ring Jeff Elliot on 9355 1677 and ask him about the positions. Guaranteed you will get a jot even if you are not qualified/worked at the mines before.

I know how hard it was for me to find a job so i'm basically giving someone an open door here.

Thanks for everyone's help.

Cheers

Kris

[Jeeptheone]

CrazyNuts,

Good to see that it finaly came through. Its all on the up from here on!

JTO

[kj69]

just curious what sort of money do field assistants get

[BennyWA]

about time!! Took a while!! :) You doing 4 and 1?

[CrazyNuts]

Filed Assistants get $250 a day where i work. That equals to $1350 clear a week on the weeks you work....or on average, $4050 a month after tax.

Benny: I'm doing 2/1 but i can ask to work longer if i want to earn more money :)

[yumpet]

wow i must be the only person here hwo worked in the mining industry and hated it, from my experience (with Xstrata in Mt Isa) they were a bunch of lazy good for nothing beep beep beeps im a sparky and they have ALWAYS been screaming for us yet in thier infinite wisdom decided to CUT our pays too put everyone on a 'level playing field' as they called it, so a few of us quit and left them high and dry, now i am working as a domestic sparky again working 8 hour day (sometimes 9 or 10 but up too me) and i am clearing about $1500 a week, i reckon screw the mining industry :) just my 2cents :lol:

[CrazyNuts]

Yeah....but you are earning that kind of money coz you have a trade under your belt that isn't flooded with qualified ppl. We'll see what you'll be saying when the housing bubble bursts ;)

But i'm happy with where i am and the opportunities that are ahead of me.

[yumpet]

yeah but even when it does burst people still need extras and people always need renovations done, esspecially when your in a town with an average income of over $1000 a week and alot of old places and old switchboards :)

[CrazyNuts]

yes....you do have a point there :)

[BennyWA]

[QUOTE=CrazyNuts]Filed Assistants get $250 a day where i work. That equals to $1350 clear a week on the weeks you work....or on average, $4050 a month after tax.

Shit! thats only 900 a week including the week off.. You get holidays and any bonusus with that? You could get close to that being unskilled in perth at the moment couldn't you?
Hope they haven't got you working too hard! lol

[CrazyNuts]

$900 a week? nope...more like $1025 a week if you include the week off (or $1350 after tax for the weeks worked). And that's clear/after tax.

If there is a job in Perth that pays as much and is such an easy job let me know all about it :)

[Fat Chili]

Caught a flight to Newcastle the other day for work, alog the way I had a small but interesting conversation with the guy next to me, turns out he is the GM of a BHP mine. I enquired about any OH&S positions going, he said they currently had a vacancy for such a position and for me to forward my CV. Only problem is that the mine is Groote Eylandt (magnesium), and it's live on the Island accommodation (including partners). I can't imagine my wife or myself selling up and being permanently stuck on an Island 50km wide by 60kms long. Bugger!
The fishing would be good though.

[MarkRock]

Hello to anyone who can help or advise men

I was just reading on this webpage that some guys work in the mines,I have been desperately trying to get into the mines I have applied to them all like Bhp,Rio,Anglo coal,Mcmahons everywhere ,I can't see why I can get a start anywhere.

I have my excavator Licence +experience on a 30 ton machine
Marcsta
Senior First Aid
Police Clearence

I'm looking to do my HR licence within the next few weeks,I have tried applying everywhere from the Hunter Valley to Karratha to Mt Isa and Roxby Downs ,through employment agencies like workpac,readyworkforce extraman and alot of the other one's and through to the mines directly,I don't smoke,Drink Do drugs ,,I just have no mining Experience itself and it seems that noone wants to give me a go ,what am I doing Wrong?
I'm looking to do a Front end loader course within the next few weeks as well if it may improve my chances.I don't consider myself a ****** that I would abuse machinery,I have applied for trainee Operators Positions just recently
and am awaiting reply for them bt I don't give it much luck as I have stacks of thanks sorry but maybe next time replies

Can You help me out man

[hemijeepy]

Dude this is a JEEP site... WTF are u bringing up threads from the 1800's for.......


Nice 1st post, but SEEK- and u will find!!!!!!!!! ;)


http://www.seek.com.au/

[ZJ from WA]

yeah they can a bit weird screaming they need people but then dont hire. just pester the hell out of recruitment agencies worked for me when i was looking. call twice a day at each place.. seriously they will get you job to not hear from you!

[kj69]

Dude this is a JEEP site... WTF are u bringing up threads from the 1800's for.......


Nice 1st post, but SEEK- and u will find!!!!!!!!! ;)


http://www.seek.com.au/

because jeeping cost $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[hemijeepy]

because jeeping cost $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Ahh i think u missed the point of my comment! WE all need $$ and a Job but that was a freekin random post!!!!!!

[CrazyNuts]

Far out...it's been 2 years since i posted this thread.

Lots has changed since then...

I went from being a field assistant to ICT Supervisor of a minesite. Wage has well and trully doubled since then and I am just negotiating a postition for an Infrastructure Manager position with another minesite.

If it weren't for this job, i would never be able to afford a house, and support a family of 3 kids + wife.

Hope this mining boom doesn't bust too early.

[yumpet]

Dude this is a JEEP site... WTF are u bringing up threads from the 1800's for.......


Nice 1st post, but SEEK- and u will find!!!!!!!!! ;)


http://www.seek.com.au/


Damn hemi you riding the red wave mate, cranky cranky :p


Got to admit i been thinking seriously about getting back into the mining game too, i just going to wait till i get a job on my terms, FIFO of coffs harbour max 2 on maybe 2 off :) might be waiting forever but hey, i aint uprooting the family again

[ZJ from WA]

we are a community here and helping out our fellow members in more ways then technical jeeping ways should be apart of it. (i know i sound like hippe but damnit why not), at my work we hired a guy who my brother met on 'performance forums' worked out real well till he got his up the duff and had to move 2 hours away!!

[jeepnjules]

Dude this is a JEEP site... WTF are u bringing up threads from the 1800's for.......


Nice 1st post, but SEEK- and u will find!!!!!!!!! ;)


http://www.seek.com.au/ Suggest you get down of your soap box , and mind your own business:( , so what if some fellow jeeper is asking for help, or may i suggest you be more careful what threads you read:wall: (dont read threads that you find annoying)

[kimamigo]

Hello to anyone who can help or advise men

I was just reading on this webpage that some guys work in the mines,I have been desperately trying to get into the mines I have applied to them all like Bhp,Rio,Anglo coal,Mcmahons everywhere ,I can't see why I can get a start anywhere.

I have my excavator Licence +experience on a 30 ton machine
Marcsta
Senior First Aid
Police Clearence

I'm looking to do my HR licence within the next few weeks,I have tried applying everywhere from the Hunter Valley to Karratha to Mt Isa and Roxby Downs ,through employment agencies like workpac,readyworkforce extraman and alot of the other one's and through to the mines directly,I don't smoke,Drink Do drugs ,,I just have no mining Experience itself and it seems that noone wants to give me a go ,what am I doing Wrong?
I'm looking to do a Front end loader course within the next few weeks as well if it may improve my chances.I don't consider myself a ****** that I would abuse machinery,I have applied for trainee Operators Positions just recently
and am awaiting reply for them bt I don't give it much luck as I have stacks of thanks sorry but maybe next time replies

Can You help me out man

Try Legra Mining Services.........Crockie Saunders........0407576491

[kj69]

Ahh i think u missed the point of my comment! WE all need $$ and a Job but that was a freekin random post!!!!!!

that random post harmless as it is has given me some much needed info and enthusiasm to start looking for a job in the mines ;)

[lovemewrangler]

Caught a flight to Newcastle the other day for work, alog the way I had a small but interesting conversation with the guy next to me, turns out he is the GM of a BHP mine. I enquired about any OH&S positions going, he said they currently had a vacancy for such a position and for me to forward my CV. Only problem is that the mine is Groote Eylandt (magnesium), and it's live on the Island accommodation (including partners). I can't imagine my wife or myself selling up and being permanently stuck on an Island 50km wide by 60kms long. Bugger!
The fishing would be good though.

my dad worked on groote for a while when he was young, he reckons it was pretty wild...

[Chief]

Far out...it's been 2 years since i posted this thread.

Lots has changed since then...

I went from being a field assistant to ICT Supervisor of a minesite. Wage has well and trully doubled since then and I am just negotiating a postition for an Infrastructure Manager position with another minesite.

If it weren't for this job, i would never be able to afford a house, and support a family of 3 kids + wife.

Hope this mining boom doesn't bust too early.

Congratulations Chris, sounds like you're doing well for yourself :)

[hemijeepy]

Suggest you get down of your soap box , and mind your own business:( , so what if some fellow jeeper is asking for help, or may i suggest you be more careful what threads you read:wall: (dont read threads that you find annoying)

Settle down cowboy........... :monkey: Did i upset u. http://planetsmilies.net/obscene-smiley-7196.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)


Ya'll have read into what i said a bit to far...... i was just saying it was random http://planetsmilies.net/obscene-smiley-1018.gif (http://planetsmilies.net) So chiilax's!




Yea ask him what Jeep he drives.... I dont think he is a "fellow Jeeper" - and hey nothing wrong with that, all im sayin it was a strange that someone Lurked through a thread that old......... kewl!!!!!!


end of rant!

[hemijeepy]

Damn hemi you riding the red wave mate, cranky cranky :p


Got to admit i been thinking seriously about getting back into the mining game too, i just going to wait till i get a job on my terms, FIFO of coffs harbour max 2 on maybe 2 off :) might be waiting forever but hey, i aint uprooting the family again

Do it mate, so u can spend more sweet mullar on u're Heap!!! :p



- no red wave.... peeps just read into it a bit far! :wall: ..

[CrazyNuts]

Congratulations Chris, sounds like you're doing well for yourself :)

Can't say it's been easy, but yeah i'm quite pleased with myself :)

[yumpet]

makes me laugh though, people search and find an old post and gets jumped on :p don't search and ask a question, we jump hehe catch 22 huh


its all good :)

[OIIIO]

makes me laugh though, people search and find an old post and gets jumped on :p don't search and ask a question, we jump hehe catch 22 huh


its all good :)


Thinking the same thing myself...

Bit like pirate lately....:rolleyes:

[yumpet]

So does anyone have me a good fifo job that will fly me in and out of coffs?

[hemijeepy]

makes me laugh though, people search and find an old post and gets jumped on :p don't search and ask a question, we jump hehe catch 22 huh


its all good :)

haha..... well sort of but its just random too me cause its not an AJOR "member" as in someone with a Jeep who is new or been on for a while, its just some random that joined up to ask if anyone could help with a Job lol its all been blowen out the water a bit.....




Besides, i dont get irritated by lil things............. shut up wayne, and stop drinking all the milk !!!!!!! Gosh! **) **)

[OIIIO]

Hemi....


You are a ******** nut bar!

bwwhaaaahaaa.

It's all ggod mate. You keep those newbies in line**)

[kj69]

Thinking the same thing myself...

Bit like pirate lately....:rolleyes:

yea been thinking that too

[hemijeepy]

Hemi....


You are a ******* nut bar!



**)

Yes i know :p

[ZJ from WA]

haha..... well sort of but its just random too me cause its not an AJOR "member" as in someone with a Jeep who is new or been on for a while, its just some random that joined up to ask if anyone could help with a Job lol its all been blowen out the water a bit.....




Besides, i dont get irritated by lil things............. shut up wayne, and stop drinking all the milk !!!!!!! Gosh! **) **)

or what worse leaving .5cm at the bottom so when yo go make a coffe not enough to get a decent coffee. arghhh :wall:

[jeep_boy]

so he used the search function good on ya, if you didnt everyone would say use search, lets try help the poor guy, mate of mine flew to wa not to long ago his in the army reserves and when he rocked up on there doorstep they told him they wanted people with experiance, how does anyone get experiance if no one will give you a go

[hemijeepy]

so he used the search function good on ya, if you didnt everyone would say use search, lets try help the poor guy, mate of mine flew to wa not to long ago his in the army reserves and when he rocked up on there doorstep they told him they wanted people with experiance, how does anyone get experiance if no one will give you a go

OMG- ok so we get it........ Do u get the fact he is not a Jeep member or Jeep owner, just some random!!!!! read the last 5 posts !!!!!!!!

[hemijeepy]

Hehe- Random ^^^^


Did u respond "Man" (not the best content to use when applying for a Job)

[yumpet]

So anyone got any good electrical jobs in NSW that will pay me good?

[CrazyNuts]

not in NSW but definitely where i'm working. They are screaming for sparkies.

If you're really interested then ring MSG in Karratha (Multi Service Group) and say you are interested to work with Mike and Nathan at the Cape Preston minesite.

[mjj]

What part of NSW? In the Hunter Valley sparkies are getting between $35 and $55 an hour plus overtime rates, obviously depending on your experience, if your not from the Hunter Valley the best way to get a mining job is through an agency. (see http://www.TheMiningExperience.com for a list of agencies) Maitland or Singleton would be your best beat to position yourself near the coal mines. You might find it easier to get a job with a contractor that works for the mines first to get your foot in the door. :)

So anyone got any good electrical jobs in NSW that will pay me good?

[poktryn09]

This is an excellent providence. It really makes a good point out of it.
Thanks,

[Ben73]

God, I work on Coal trains, and I have only been to one coal mine so far and I absolutely hate it!
Everyone there is so rude, never friendlily say hows it going as I walk past them, every one stares at me, never seams to trust me. Bloody hell I did your stupid friggin safety inductions leave me alone, I'm only at your crap mine site for 30minutes a month!
I not sure what other mines are like but I absolutely hate that mine.
Sorry I just felt the need to complain about this terrible place,
I'm sure other mines are great places to work, it does look very interesting!!

[skotup]

poktryn09 (random mash of the keyboard with the right hand) is a spammer.