mk11tute Member 446 Member For: 20y 1m 28d Location: gold coast Posted 03/11/06 06:26 AM Share Posted 03/11/06 06:26 AM Phantom I have 30 + guys working in various mines throughout the bowen basin and Mt Isa, the giudlines you have set out are extrememly unrealistic for someone that has never worked in the industry maybe when u have more experience u MIGHT get close to the mark.most most mines work either a 10 days on 4 day of roster or 11 & 3 Normally u only get to 7on 7 off when u are a highly experienced dozer/digga/dumpy driver(leightons prefer women dumpy drivers)As wicksy mentioned u will need coal board medicals generic inductions drug tests just to get on site then u need someone prepared to train u as an operator and get your black coal competencies for plant operations .U should try to get some experience with earthmoving equipment in your area before u go up there to make it easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 03/11/06 07:02 AM Share Posted 03/11/06 07:02 AM I haven't read the rest of the thread so don't shoot me down if I repeat anything.If you're upright and breathing and able to pass a piss test then you should be able to secure employment somewhere in WA mining. I'm thinking Kalgoorlie would be a good place to look initially. I've just left there earlier this year and know it's pretty well alive with work (Gold, Nickel & Copper)Most mines work a 2 week on / 1 week off roster but locally you might find something that is an even time 4 day on/4 day off roster. All will require working weekends, public holidays, nights.....etc. You'll work hard and work with heavy machinery, chemicals, hard men & women but because of these factors you should make your $1200 pw easily. Kalgoorlie is also a great place to live and is choc full of HSV's & XR's. Great shopping, good restaurants and the cook should be happy with that lot as well.My recommendations would be1.Do some research first as rents may be significantly higher than you're used to - I dunno. I just sold a rental property there, lovely 3 x1 with shed and entertainment area. I was getting $340 per week for that. 2. If interested then register with employment agencies (Hays, Extraman, Adecco, Ready etc). You'll probably have to start through them since you've no experience but "ya have to crawl before you can walk". If you're any good the big boys will possibly offer you a position. Either way the experience gained will allow you to look elsewhere3. Do some research as the work may not be what you think it is. I was a Supervisor for a large company there and in the Pilbara and can tell you first hand that many blokes couldn't or can't handle it.Hope this helps and good luck with your quest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpen Poison Fish. Poison Fish. TASTY FISH!!! Donating Members 5,181 Member For: 21y 9m 7d Gender: Male Location: The Bogan Shire Posted 03/11/06 08:11 AM Share Posted 03/11/06 08:11 AM coal board generics, its a course of the ins and outs of coal mining, saftey aspects its virtually a induction but more expensive, oh and rent you are looking at $350+ a week for a 3 bedroom home too←LMAO. The courses on how to mine I love it.Lumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrunks Member 665 Member For: 20y 5m 12d Location: Gold Coast Posted 03/11/06 12:47 PM Share Posted 03/11/06 12:47 PM Totally PMSL at this thread!No experience, want $1200/week, don't want to work 7 days.Talk about not wanting much at all...LOLI would work for $500/week if I wanted to get into the mines & I'd take all the overtime I could get. After you've proved that you're a good employee & have experience, will you have a case for $1200 or above!Even qualified Plant Operators have trouble getting into the mines, let alone an inexperienced retail manager! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 7m 28d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 03/11/06 12:55 PM Share Posted 03/11/06 12:55 PM Totally PMSL at this thread!No experience, want $1200/week, don't want to work 7 days.Talk about not wanting much at all...LOLI would work for $500/week if I wanted to get into the mines & I'd take all the overtime I could get. After you've proved that you're a good employee & have experience, will you have a case for $1200 or above!Even qualified Plant Operators have trouble getting into the mines, let alone an inexperienced retail manager!←I don’t know it seems quite fair to me.The poor bloke has quit his job without giving it too much thought. Surely some kind-hearted sole is willing to give him a few grand a week with free accommodation and meals for unskilled labour. And fancy expecting anyone to work 7 days a week Not really getting your point at all. Have some compassion Brunksy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomchic Just because it is, doesn't mean it should be..... Lifetime Members 14,092 Member For: 20y 3m 11d Gender: Female Location: Noosa QLD Posted 03/11/06 01:25 PM Share Posted 03/11/06 01:25 PM Totally PMSL at this thread!No experience, want $1200/week, don't want to work 7 days.Talk about not wanting much at all...LOLI would work for $500/week if I wanted to get into the mines & I'd take all the overtime I could get. After you've proved that you're a good employee & have experience, will you have a case for $1200 or above!Even qualified Plant Operators have trouble getting into the mines, let alone an inexperienced retail manager!←I don’t know it seems quite fair to me.The poor bloke has quit his job without giving it too much thought. Surely some kind-hearted sole is willing to give him a few grand a week with free accommodation and meals for unskilled labour. And fancy expecting anyone to work 7 days a week Not really getting your point at all. Have some compassion Brunksy ←24 years old... has a family.. does that include offspring and a wife . isn't this the X or Y generation thing ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrunks Member 665 Member For: 20y 5m 12d Location: Gold Coast Posted 03/11/06 02:30 PM Share Posted 03/11/06 02:30 PM Hey did you know that the coal region of the Hunter Valley is where they send all the single mothers who want housing commission homes in NSW!Funny that it's a place where there's a highly paid single male population...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicksy still kicking around Member 1,789 Member For: 21y 9m 1d Gender: Male Location: Mackay Posted 03/11/06 02:32 PM Share Posted 03/11/06 02:32 PM oh yeh and emerald is the most expensive place in QLD to rent too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonhoare Member 85 Member For: 18y 3m 16d Location: S.A Posted 03/11/06 03:30 PM Share Posted 03/11/06 03:30 PM yeah I work 8 on 6 off free meals free acc (roxby downs olympic dam bhp)most bhp employes are 4 on 4 off.start sending those resumes that's all you can do. youll get somthing eventully .I take all the work I can get.easer if you have trade of course go for fly in fo.once you get in your laughing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomchic Just because it is, doesn't mean it should be..... Lifetime Members 14,092 Member For: 20y 3m 11d Gender: Female Location: Noosa QLD Posted 05/11/06 09:07 AM Share Posted 05/11/06 09:07 AM I guess PhantomFox6 got a job shazzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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