The mines in Perth
Dec 4th 2008 | 8:48 am
#31
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From: Newcastle NSW
Re: The mines in Perth
Hogan Mining... they train dump truck drivers. Use www.infomine.com.au
This is purely my opinion but with the economic downturn you're much safer going to work in the coal mines in QLD, NSW as the metals sector is suffering and mothballing mines left, right and center. Over here there is no need for FIFO as you can live within driving distance of the mines and it's a lot more suited to people with families.... Not to mention much better job security.
This is purely my opinion but with the economic downturn you're much safer going to work in the coal mines in QLD, NSW as the metals sector is suffering and mothballing mines left, right and center. Over here there is no need for FIFO as you can live within driving distance of the mines and it's a lot more suited to people with families.... Not to mention much better job security.
Dec 4th 2008 | 9:00 am
#32
Joined: Jun 2006
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Re: The mines in Perth
We are all bonused on safety performance. I was sent on a course earlier this year which was all about controlling safety yourself. What has been found is that the majority of incidents are now have a contributing factor that was under control of the employee.
Some of our employees operate in the most dangerous parts of a mines operation yet we have stats far better than the mines.
Anyone joining the mines with a get rich attitude should think again. It is tough work and not for the faint hearted. All I am saying is have a reason other than money to do it.
I would also research the finances of the mine as a few of the smaller operations have cash flow issues at the moment.
Dec 4th 2008 | 9:03 am
#33
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Re: The mines in Perth
Hogan Mining... they train dump truck drivers. Use www.infomine.com.au
This is purely my opinion but with the economic downturn you're much safer going to work in the coal mines in QLD, NSW as the metals sector is suffering and mothballing mines left, right and center. Over here there is no need for FIFO as you can live within driving distance of the mines and it's a lot more suited to people with families.... Not to mention much better job security.
This is purely my opinion but with the economic downturn you're much safer going to work in the coal mines in QLD, NSW as the metals sector is suffering and mothballing mines left, right and center. Over here there is no need for FIFO as you can live within driving distance of the mines and it's a lot more suited to people with families.... Not to mention much better job security.
Commodites has always been cyclical and will always be so.
Jan 17th 2009 | 5:00 am
#34
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Re: The mines in Perth
Well i suppose i am one of the most qualified people on here to answer this one. But it is actually a difficult question.
I am a geologist currently working in a remote are of NSW at a underground mine, though moving to Perth this week for a new job with a bigger mining company.
A lot of what has been said is good advice such as rostas. However, unskilled guys very rarely are given the option of fifo, (fly in fly out) as it is too expensive for the company. Normally, companies pay for proffesional grades such as geologists and mining engineers to fifo. Tradesmen will often fifo or dido, (drive in drive out) at there own expense. Unskilled staff will usually be required to be residential in a local town.
However, many people like the advantage of this and some of the senior staff here have taken that option, as the country side is interesting, the people in small towns, (mine is population 3000) are friendly and the company will usually provide very cheap housing, allowing people to save a lot of money very quickly.
You would be very unlikely to obtain casual / short term work, as the cost of getting you on site with things such as medicals, safety training, inductions and things is too prohibative. However, many mines will take inexperienced people and train them - we have just had a lady from the local old peoples home join us here and train as a underground truck driver.
However. Before you decide to chase the $$$ think hard about it. This isnt a industry like most others. Underground is hot, dirty, wet and dangerous. Even the best mines have serious accidents. There is a good reason why we have a medical team with our own mini hospital and ambulance on site - how would your OH feel about that? Whould she be worried all the time you are at work? I ask, because it is a big thing - my OH hates me been ug
I am a geologist currently working in a remote are of NSW at a underground mine, though moving to Perth this week for a new job with a bigger mining company.
A lot of what has been said is good advice such as rostas. However, unskilled guys very rarely are given the option of fifo, (fly in fly out) as it is too expensive for the company. Normally, companies pay for proffesional grades such as geologists and mining engineers to fifo. Tradesmen will often fifo or dido, (drive in drive out) at there own expense. Unskilled staff will usually be required to be residential in a local town.
However, many people like the advantage of this and some of the senior staff here have taken that option, as the country side is interesting, the people in small towns, (mine is population 3000) are friendly and the company will usually provide very cheap housing, allowing people to save a lot of money very quickly.
You would be very unlikely to obtain casual / short term work, as the cost of getting you on site with things such as medicals, safety training, inductions and things is too prohibative. However, many mines will take inexperienced people and train them - we have just had a lady from the local old peoples home join us here and train as a underground truck driver.
However. Before you decide to chase the $$$ think hard about it. This isnt a industry like most others. Underground is hot, dirty, wet and dangerous. Even the best mines have serious accidents. There is a good reason why we have a medical team with our own mini hospital and ambulance on site - how would your OH feel about that? Whould she be worried all the time you are at work? I ask, because it is a big thing - my OH hates me been ug
THE thing is, i wish to know DO THEY SPONSOR BRITS to do it?
im single- no family, and its something ive wanted to do since i was a kid( i have slkills in other fields, but this takes my fancy)
can anyone give some advice??
cheers.
Jan 17th 2009 | 8:39 am
#35
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Re: The mines in Perth
Jan 18th 2009 | 3:54 pm
#36
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Re: The mines in Perth
Not sure where you are planning to go in aus..but try this site..www.miningpeople.com.au hope this gives you some help......
http://www.infomine.com/careers/jobs...ning.jobs.aspx
Jan 18th 2009 | 5:53 pm
#37
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Re: The mines in Perth
HELLO, I WAS READING THROUGH, AND AS THE OTHER GUY WITH A THREAD, I WAS LOOKING FOR A DUMP TRUCK DRIVER JOB IN THE MINES-
THE thing is, i wish to know DO THEY SPONSOR BRITS to do it?
im single- no family, and its something ive wanted to do since i was a kid( i have slkills in other fields, but this takes my fancy)
can anyone give some advice??
cheers.
THE thing is, i wish to know DO THEY SPONSOR BRITS to do it?
im single- no family, and its something ive wanted to do since i was a kid( i have slkills in other fields, but this takes my fancy)
can anyone give some advice??
cheers.
Jan 18th 2009 | 9:24 pm
#38
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Posts: 6,241
From: Carramar, Perth
Re: The mines in Perth
Bloody hell guys. I wouldn't be looking at jobs in the mines right now. Those mines that are not being closed due to the economy are being scaled back. There was an article in the paper this weekend about how all the guys that went to the Pilbara chasing the big money are starting to return to Perth looking for work.
Jan 18th 2009 | 11:26 pm
#39
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From: BC, Canada
Re: The mines in Perth
Bloody hell guys. I wouldn't be looking at jobs in the mines right now. Those mines that are not being closed due to the economy are being scaled back. There was an article in the paper this weekend about how all the guys that went to the Pilbara chasing the big money are starting to return to Perth looking for work.
