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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Echuca VIC
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Oil and gas USED to be where the money is. Since tha *** fell out of the US dollar and good old Kevin Rudd changed the tax laws for expat workers it's not that great now. I was on almost $6500 per week for a while (time on and time off). Nowhere near that now, I'm actually looking to get out.
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I've got my operators tickets for bobcat/excavator and really want to get my foot in the mines next year...are the courses that train you in heavy machinery worth it? (despite having no mining experience?).
http://www.richardsmining.com.au/tra...perator-course http://www.aus-com.com.au/index.php http://www.consolidatedtraining.com.au/courses In most cases it's around the 3k mark to complete a dump truck course. Would really just like to get into the mines so I can work hard and afford to get out of Sydney! |
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Mackay
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Went underground... for all of an hour. Driftrunner broke down. Waiting for formal offer to arrive in mail now.
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Perth (Wait Awhile)
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Is this genuine help for working in the mines or is it the chance to showcase who has the biggest wallet and who loves to gloat about it? I couldnt give a rats if somebody earns $1000 an hour - big deal. As long as youre well paid for what you like doing, then I dont think its really anybody elses business to know what you do or dont earn.
(Oh and its not a jealous rant, I am very well paid and am very happy with what ive received from mining for 22 years both financially and personally)
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Mechy fitter, Gas turbines n compressors, Power generation
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2009
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Join Date: Jun 2011
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Hi Guys,
Hoping someone can offer up some advice; after quite a few years working inconstruction, I could do with a change and the lure of working FIFO roster/benefitsis quite attractive especially as my wife and I are working our ***** offsaving for a house. However my experience is a little different so I am notlooking for a way in though the usual "machine operator" route. I have over 5 years experience in commercial construction, in variouscontracts administration / contracts management roles; with qualifications ininformation technology, building & construction and building surveying. I know mining, oil/gas have a lot of interesting parallels and I am positivethere are similar roles available, but does anyone know of a good place tostart; does the industry have a preferred recruiter, or recruitment process, iscontacting the big players directly the way to go, etc...? I am looking for a long term position as opposed to fly by night, with a firmthat will see me as an investment as I look to further develop my career intoall facets of contracts, and commercial management (I’ve heard a lot of goodthings about BHP in this regard). Any help or advice would be appreciated :-) |
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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anyone know if there is openings for lv mechanics in the mines? or if they do bridging courses from lv to plant or heavy? really keen to enter the mines.
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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is there any pre mining courses that you have to do/put you in greater position to get a job in the mines?
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Mackay
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If you get selected.. And if you pay them 12k+ to do it.
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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i dont wont be going underground. maybe i might have to for a breakdown. i was thinking more along the lines of a green card for builders have to get before they start. anything like that?
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Mackay
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Need to put where you live in your profile. No point us giving you info relevant to qld when you live in wa etc.
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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I would like to know basically the same thing, I am from NSW. Looking to try and get in next year - found a few courses that would look good on my resume but not sure if it would help me get in. Things like Mine Rescue & Response, First Aid etc.
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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im in nsw but willing to travel anywhere round the counrty.
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Mackay
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^ thats it. My brother done that course and I had an interview for it. Glad I didnt get in now.
Also for the duration of the course you have no income (4 weeks) and theres no 100% gaurantee you have a job at the end. Worked for my brother though. Went from working at loading dock at kmart to underground miner in 4 weeks. His cost was sal sacrificed over 12 months. If he was to leave mastermyne before 12 months he has to pay outstanding amount upfront.
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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I watched the video on their site, pretty amazing stuff. They actually undertake the course on their own underground mining site and train you up on from there. Way too $$$ for me though - imagine if you couldn't get in still! No job and 12k debt lol
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2009
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heres an avenue.. something like these guys.. drillers offsider..
do your time and doors begin to open, hundreds of drilling mobs out there http://www.jnd.com.au/cms/pages/contact-us.php |
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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