Working in the mines

[crackacoldie]

Does that mean they are expanding or losing staff?   

They are expanding.  They are the company that I work for.

  Cracka

[Manjimike]

Thanks Cracka,
sometimes companies are always looking for staff 'cos they don't look after the ones they have, thats why I asked.
At that point I didn't know they were into explosives, hence my apology. 

 
Mike

[davo69 and the Nurse]

Keep on eye on Red Dirt Personnel's website for mining jobs. They are a contract company, and are good to work for!

www.reddirt.com.au

the Nurse

[Brett B]

There are mining jobs going in victoria at the moment

[seqfisho]

What sort of $$$ would a sparky with HV switching expect?

[Brett]

What sort of $$$ would a sparky with HV switching expect?

Sparky is a Sparky mate. Most industrial sparkys have HV experience of some sort. Glen you're looking at around the $140k (I've herd rumours of some getting $200k+ but so far only rumours) give or take depending on the mine or contractor.

As said above Seek is a good place to start looking for jobs.

[Swogjb]

Hi Manjimike,
I had been trying to get into the mining game for about 12 months driving dump trucks or loaders.
I have owned and operated large Ag machinery,frontend loaders, tele handlers and HC trucks most of my life.
I had  couple of companies show some interest but all were looking for mining experience.
So instead of chucking the towel in I applied for a few process technician jobs and bingo I had a couple of interviews within 2 weeks.
I have been working in a FIFO position now for about 2 months, 1 week on 1 week off. This roster suits me to a tee, with a young family.
All the best for the future.
 
Glenn

[seqfisho]

Sparky is a Sparky mate.

If only that was the case

 Most industrial sparkys have HV experience of some sort. Glen you're looking at around the $140k (I've herd rumours of some getting $200k+ but so far only rumours) give or take depending on the mine or contractor.

Apparently HV switching seems to be very desirable on most of the adds

What sort of roster or hours would that money be, interested to see how it compares to what I'm currently doing.

[Manjimike]

Keep on eye on Red Dirt Personnel's website for mining jobs. They are a contract company, and are good to work for!

www.reddirt.com.au

the Nurse

Thank you 
now bookmarked

 
Mike

[Manjimike]

There are mining jobs going in victoria at the moment

Thanks Brett   

So instead of chucking the towel in I applied for a few process technician jobs and bingo I had a couple of interviews within 2 weeks.

Thanks Glenn, I will have a go at anything 

Mike

[blackmav]

Hi Manjimike,
I had been trying to get into the mining game for about 12 months driving dump trucks or loaders.
I have owned and operated large Ag machinery,frontend loaders, tele handlers and HC trucks most of my life.
I had  couple of companies show some interest but all were looking for mining experience.
So instead of chucking the towel in I applied for a few process technician jobs and bingo I had a couple of interviews within 2 weeks.
I have been working in a FIFO position now for about 2 months, 1 week on 1 week off. This roster suits me to a tee, with a young family.
All the best for the future.
 
Glenn

Howdy,
Whats a process tec do, whats the pay like, how did you get into the job?

[Swogjb]

Howdy,
Whats a process tec do, whats the pay like, how did you get into the job?

Not much, not bad, applied for it through seek.com.
 

[Manjimike]

Not much,
 

That's no good, I want a job where I have to work

 
Mike

[blackmav]

Not much, not bad, applied for it through seek.com.
 

Sounds perfect for me.

Whats your commision for getting me a job

[Swogjb]

That's no good, I want a job where I have to work

 
Mike

Mate.....I'm dead the same.
Time goes way to slow if your bored $hitless.
I keep fairly busy without being run off my feet.
Taking samples, trouble shooting and basically doing whatever the control room tell me.
Im really enjoying it at this stage.
 
Glenn

[sparksy]

Hi Mike
heard on the radio up here in perth, adds for BHP chasing trades but also loader operators and machine op's.
Might be worth a look at to see what they want.

Wayne

[Manjimike]

Thanks Wayne 

[Brett]

If only that was the case

Well when it took near 12mths to get a permanent sparky on our crew. Every time they got around to making an offer they had taken another job! So in the end came down to if you're a sparky and could start then the job was yours. Thats when a sparky is a sparky.

What sort of roster or hours would that money be, interested to see how it compares to what I'm currently doing.

5 /4 Roster. 5 on, 4 off, 5 on, 5off, 4on, 5 off then start again. 12hr shifts day and night. Basically you work two weekends then get two 5 day weekends. This is the best roster in mining. Not only is it an equal time roster it is equal weekends off. But it depends on the mine to what the roster is. 5/4, 4/4, 7/7, 6/2/6/6, 14/7 and the list never ends.

[speewa158]

Its really a matter of Beat The Feet get out there & ask the questions as you have done . Depending on how your placed get in where you can then you move around inside the job . Look on there payrole not your savings . This has always worked for me & many others 

[Symon]

If only that was the case

Apparently HV switching seems to be very desirable on most of the adds

What sort of roster or hours would that money be, interested to see how it compares to what I'm currently doing.

HV switching experience is desirable, but not essential.  Contracting companies will give you preference if you have it because it costs around $6k to go through the course, which is a lot of outlay for them considering most guys will only stick around for 6-12 months before they move onto something else.  The actual mining companies incorporate it in their new starter training so it isn't that much of an issue for them.

Open cut electricians would be anywhere from about $110k-130k, underground would be a bit higher.

Just a note on rosters - while even time gives you a lot of time off, the fact is that if you are drive-in drive-out or fly-in fly-out operation you have to remember that half of the year you will not be at home.  Have a very serious chat with your spouse if you are looking at this type of arrangement.  It is incredible the amount of people who start, only to resign a month later because their spouse can't handle not having them home every night.  Also the mining industry has a disproportionally high divorce rate, which can partially be attributed to even time rosters.

[Aussie Blue]

Hi Manjimike,
I had been trying to get into the mining game for about 12 months driving dump trucks or loaders.
I have owned and operated large Ag machinery,frontend loaders, tele handlers and HC trucks most of my life.
I had  couple of companies show some interest but all were looking for mining experience.
So instead of chucking the towel in I applied for a few process technician jobs and bingo I had a couple of interviews within 2 weeks.
I have been working in a FIFO position now for about 2 months, 1 week on 1 week off. This roster suits me to a tee, with a young family.
All the best for the future.
 
Glenn

Thanks Glenn.

Is a process tech called that in the employment ads, or does it have a more technical name?

Blue

[Swogjb]

Thanks Glenn.

Is a process tech called that in the employment ads, or does it have a more technical name?

Blue

Nah Mate...... Process Technician is about as technical as it gets.
Wellfield Technician is another job that might be worth a go.
HR Truck, Forklift and a White Card would be the tickets that might help get a gig.
Cheers
Glenn

[eldo]

i have just been asked to attend an interview day in townsville for a process technicians position, i hasd to turn down the initial request as they wanted me there this week...... i will take any help i can from any of you kind people to help me get into the mines.
luke

[McGirr]

Lets see I am separated so I should get a job at the mines pretty quick.

Mark

[Manjimike]

I went into PVSWorkfind yesterday to hand in my resume, but because I don't have
-sleep deprivation,
-anxiety because I am unemployed
and because I am motivated to get myself out there looking for work;
I am a 1 on a scale of 1 to 4.
The government (who PVS is an agent for) don't help those who are a 1.
I need to go on drugs to get any help.

Muck fe, I still pay for these other bar-stewards 
 
Mike

p.s. Probably do a better job without them - had only hoped to get Snr 1st aid paid for