Mine Workers.

[duffer]

only been in game 4 years so small list
Kimberly diamonds WA(ellendale an her sister)
Parraburdoo Wa
Cloudbreak WA
Mt Bundy NT
Alcan Gove NT
Phoshate hill Incitec Qld
New accland coal Qld
New hope Qld
Kogan creek Qld
And every bloody quarry in brisbane
maybe roxby downs if get new job

[geoffnvi]

Freeport is a huge operation I haven't been up to Grasberg for over a year now so it would only be getting bigger. Its an incredible place up there. They were moving around 700 000 tons of dirt a day.

Being a contractor I get to see a lot of places. I could list all the sites that I have worked at but it would take up way to much time. One nice advantage of the job is I get to see the a fair part of the world.

Paul 

Paul,

I look after the the processing side, they move approx 200,000t of concentrate per day and make $300 per second. They are ramping up for the block caving of the underground that will make grasberg look small.

cheers
Geoff

[Swogjb]

Gday All,
I've been in the Agricultural sector for 20 years and the last 10 years operating an Ag contracting business. We make pretty good money but the spiralling cost of replacement machinery  and the constant chasing money from clients has me thinking of a complete career change.
Ive  been thinking of maybe trying to get a job in the mining sector as a machine operator as I operate large machinery (prime movers, loaders, tractors etc) on a daily basis. Although nothing as big as the mining gear believe I would adapt quickly.

What tickets/qualifications would help me gain employment in the industry?
Whats the best way to get a foot in the door?

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Cheers Glenn

[kranky al]

Mate you will walk into a job in kal. Pay isnt crash hot but you do 6 months here then go fifo from there. Catch is you have to move here. Pm me for more details if you are interested

[kochy]

Curragh
Copperballa Champion Mining then Roche now called Downer EDI Mining
Now at Collinsville Coal live in Bowen but selling farm then moving to Townsville

[Ynot]

About 20 years opencut coal at:
Abadare Colleries (Ipswich)
Oakleigh Collery (ipswich/Rosewood)
Calender Earthmoving Central Highlands
Curragh Opencut (Blackwater 9 years)
and now Logistics Superintendent at the export Coal terminal at the Port of Brisbane.
Had a go at most jobs from operator/oce, Drill and Blast, Safety, Training, HR (don't tell anyone), Dragline Superintendent and BI.

[rescue1]

Almost got a job cataloging at the Sepon Copper Mine, Laos but South Africa won out instead. Didn't like the idea of 4 weeks with no contact with the outside world...

Done a fair bit of cataloguing for mines but never ventured out of the office in Sydney to do them, cheaper to shift data to the expert than the expert to the data.

[shanegtr]

I've been to a few mines. Done a couple of years in Port Hedland, Tom Price for a few months and Ravensthorpe for a few months as well. Been mainly in process plants myself (currently ammonia) but will be heading back to Tom Price in the next few months

[Robp69]

Worked at Alcoa Wagerup for 13 years

Now CPM out of Karratha -Cape Preston WA, they tell me they have the biggest of everything, haul trucks, graders, excavators...

I work in the powerstation so not too fussed although you couldn't get the grin off my face after getting driven around in one of the big trucks

[toad]

 My first wife and I had a gold mine.
Eventually she got the gold and I got the shaft.

[cancan]

Gday All,

Ive  been thinking of maybe trying to get a job in the mining sector as a machine operator as I operate large machinery (prime movers, loaders, tractors etc) on a daily basis. Although nothing as big as the mining gear believe I would adapt quickly.

Whats the best way to get a foot in the door?

Cheers Glenn

My wife does HR consulting and has a few contacts in the mining industry, If you are interested working in rainy Qld let me know, we can forward your CV to the right people.
As a disclaimer, she can only forward it on, we can't do much once they have it and as much as they are screaming for drivers they still take there time.

[Howard]

Hi All,

Caterpillar Field Service (Mining equipment) Based in Cue W.A
Granny Smith Gold Mine - Laverton W.A
Sabodala Gold Mine - Senegal (West Africa)

Only 3 sleeps to go - then 3 days travel back to OZ 

Howard

[rockygu4.8]

Hi all been in and out of the mining industry for over 20 yrs.

Spent over 10 years at Olympic dam ( roxby downs )
laboratory supervisor and Drill offsider for a break

Blackwater Mobile lab - soil and concrete testing

Currently Laboratory Supervisor at Queensland Magnesia in Rocky nearly 6 years - I am actively trying to recruit an Assistant Supervisor. Attractive salary for the right person.  If anyone has any experience please send in a CV ASAP.

[geoffnvi]

Been working in the mining industry for almost 15 years. Curently travel monthly to PT Freeport Indonesia(gold, copper, moly) and PT Newmont Indonesia (gold & copper). I'm Key account manager for Indonesia for mill & concentrator products.

cheers
Geoff

[dno]

13 year's in the same pit, loader operator,bulk excavation of roar meterials, supervision of wash plant,fine and corse sand. Been out of it 7 year's, might go back oneday..if i get sick of what i'm doing now.

[dazzawhipple]

None...been trying to get into them...one day maybe

[arrow]

Hey everyone.

I grew up as a kid on the Moomba Gas fields in SA My dad had trucks there We grea up doing rig shiifts around Oz I did school of the air while living in a caravan and a truck

Then moved to Port Hedland carting Manganese from Woodie Woodie but that was as a kid not really working on them myself.

I worked as a fitter on Nelson Point plant and wharf for a little while.

Then got into crane driving now in teh last 5 years has been all over the Pilbara and 6 months in the NT
Gove/Nhulunbuy
Cloudbreak
Chrismass creek
Roy Hill Exploration
Hope Downs north and shouth construction and maintenenace
Whaleback - The Hub
Area C
Yandi - BHP
Yandicogina Rio
Wodgina
West Angeles
Ore body 23/25
Ore body 18
Jimblebar
Paraburdoo
Brockman 2
Brockman 4
Marando
Panawonica MESA J and MESA A
Im currently based in Tom Price Rio Iron Ore mine and doing shut downs on all RIo sites from the coast to TP

[listo]

Would love a job in the mines once i get my long service, shame there's no call for my trade on a mine site 
Listo

[crackacoldie]

Would love a job in the mines once i get my long service, shame there's no call for my trade on a mine site 
Listo

What trade are you Listo?

[listo]

G'day Coldie,
I'm a live liney with ergon... Not a bad job but there's not too many opportunities outside ay
Listo

[Symon]

Why would you want to get into mines?  The linesman contractors I work with make a killing.

[mystq]

The wife and I both work in the mines, Great money but pay a SH!T LOAD of tax!!

[singo-26]

The wife and I both work in the mines, Great money but pay a SH!T LOAD of tax!!

Sorry but I struggle with this. You gotta earn it first to pay the tax. 50% of $sh!t loads is better than 100% of $0.

[listo]

I wouldn't mind a change, don't get me wrong, i love Live Line, but we don't seem to do enough of it. Contractors make alot more, but talking to the boys from Thiess, they make alot of sacrifices too. Our apprentice came from the mines, they make the same or more there with a family friendly roster. I wouldn't mind learning how to drive a few machines, or even a whole new trade, you can't have too many qualifications i reckon
Listo

[Straitened Out]

I worked during school holidays for Dicky Bird, maintenance contractor at Moura - mind you, it was many many years ago!
Cheers
S.O.