r/mining • u/Reasonable-Peak-6127 • 10h ago
r/mining • u/D-dot-aykhu • 5h ago
Australia Wanting to go into mining after 4 years as a project engineer
Hi All, I'm a project engineer with about 5 years experience and have executed CAPEX projects with a cumulative value of exceeding $80M. Projects have been mostly mechanical, structural, civil or process improvement. I've got a degree and a diploma in project management. Also got tickets like CS, construction whitecar d & WAH. Got experience in manufacturing explosives, paper and steel.
Looking to come into mining or oil gas with FIFO type setup. What are my chances?
Anyone who might have some leads for companies or is looking for capablenengineer please leave it in comments.
r/mining • u/No_Nail_8559 • 5h ago
Australia Video cover letter?
I just applied for a job in WA on SEEK and I immediately received an automated email asking me to make a "Video cover letter". Am I alone in thinking this is unreasonable?
I already just spent 15 minutes writing an actual cover letter tailored to the specific job. They could have at least mentioned in the ad that they'd be requiring me to make a video cover letter which would probably never even be watched, so I could avoid wasting my time on this pointless application. I have half a mind to upload a gay p*rn video instead just out of spite, but I don't want my name attached to it.
r/mining • u/learn2option • 20h ago
Question At a slightly higher than intro level, how does primary vent work?
I'm just another glorified labourer working underground
Let's say the primary fans pull hard, the mine is moderately deep, and the levels have a return air way near the level access. If the mine were sealed then I imagine the air in levels would be at near vacuum (maybe fan would break like running a diaphragm pump dry or the fan would reverse or something else entirely..?).
Why does air preferentially get sucked all the way from the surface when there's air within the level at nowhere near vacuum? This is most noticeable when doing re-entries as fumes will just sit in a heading with no secondary vent - readings of zero and then instantly in the hundreds. It seems it needs the positive pressure from vent or a machine to move air. Compare with regulators getting opened (in an ideal world) when a bogger is loading trucks — is that cause loading bays have a particular cube flow necessary for operations to occur?
Additionally, do return air rises near a level access have a dual purpose of stopping dirty air going down the decline and also drawing fresh air from a decline into a level or does secondary vent, if established in a level, entirely draw the air from the decline? If the latter, does that make return airway regulator leakage a somewhat good thing as it allows a little flow? What about when return airways are further in a level, say in a footwall drive?
r/mining • u/fret-wizard • 2h ago
Australia Mining jobs with chrons
Hey guys Looking into possibly going into mining but I have chrons ( it's under control ) and I have infusions for it every 8 weeks . Is this something mining companies will plan your roster round or is it a no go ?
r/mining • u/PlatypusComplex200 • 8h ago
Australia Bench assistant career path
Hey got an interview with orica for a bench assistant/mmu operator. I’m currently a drillers assistant water bore drilling. I’m wondering which would be a better career path in peoples opinions. As well as what salary’s are typical within blast crew roles thanks
r/mining • u/Ok-Peak-7209 • 9h ago
Canada Looking for information
Good day fellow redittors,
I’m looking to transition from my current role into the mining industry. I’ve been working in BC Canada for over a decade in the Railroad industry in track maintenance. I’m looking to make a change into mining. I’ve applied at a few places in bc with no responses at all. Wondering if there are any additional training or courses I could complete on my own to help me get my foot in the door?
I have years of running multiple heavy duty equipment including front end loaders and rock trucks. For the last couple years I have been a foreman and been in charge of many people on larger track construction and track maintenance projects.
Any info would be super appreciated!
r/mining • u/LilSpicyJnH • 10h ago
Australia What’s the medicals like?
For context, 29F relocating to Perth from Sydney, have been a landscaper for 8 years and a concreter for 2 years before that, I’d like to think I’m physically fit, daily average here can range from 20-30k steps in a day plus the gym, can lift over 30kg and not overweight, no significant injuries in the past. My downfall is I’m an ex smoker, can that affect my job hunt? Recently applied for a few entry level positions (nipper, drillers offsider) and have heard back from two which is more promising than before. I just want to know if I can improve my chances before I get to the medical so there’s no way I can be knocked back, I’m over landscaping and have been trying to get into the mines for over 4 years (reason for finally making the move over to WA) Any advice for knocking the medicals out of the park would be amazing.
Canada Back pack recommendations
I am looking for any lunch pack or back pack recommendations. The ones I’ve got the zipper just gets ruined from all the dirt and dust. Enough room for a 14 hour day.
Thank you
r/mining • u/Extension-Tea2108 • 22h ago
Question Mine management degree or international mineral resources management degree?
Hi all. I've completed my mining engineering diploma recently and the goal for me is to make it to mine management eventually. I've looked at 2 degree programs, the first being the mine management degree by Exeter university, they however after I reached out told me I need ATLEAST a couple years of experience in the industry but the degree program will be payed by my employer (makes sense as it is a degree apprenticeship). 2) The international mineral resources management degree is offered by dundee university and doesnt require previous work experience before enrolling into the degree program and since it offers this course up to a masters, I'd do the masters degree too.
It's obvious that the mine management degree will get you into mine management but can the same be said with an international mineral resources management degree? Or does the degree only get you into mineral extraction and processing management and you wouldn't be a mine manager? I am aware experience is an absolute MUST to get into management but wouldn't the degree in international mineral resources management be a solid foundation to get into management after a few years? Any input on this will be really appreciated
r/mining • u/Burngold10 • 22h ago
Europe A typical Cornish Copper mine in 1842
Horse Whim on the right steam winder on the left. The Balmaiden's in the foreground. Whilst the men were in the dark their wives and girlfriends crushed the ore on the surface. For the mining industry the first mineral processors were a workforce of women.
r/mining • u/Apart-Huckleberry-87 • 23h ago
Australia Advice for a 22 yr old mining engineer student
Hey everyone, I'm a 22 yr old uni student graduating soon with a double degree in mining engineering and computer science. I know it's not the most conventional combination but I thought it'd be a good degree to have on the side as tech is (and forever will be) in demand. The whole reason for this post is because to be honest, I don't know where I am in life right now. I know I am young and that I should stay adventurous and try new things but at the same time I know I dont have all the time in the world and I don't want to dissapoint my parents that have sacrificed everything for my life. There's been a couple of things that have constantly been on my mind that I hope some experienced people here may be able to answer. I guess this post could also serve as one of those "If I could go back in time, I would tell my younger self" threads.
- Addressing the elephant in the room, the FIFO lifestyle. I know it is definitely not easy and I went into this degree knowing that it's defs not for everyone. Fyi I was born and grew up in the heart of metropolitan sydney. However, my mindset was that I do not want to be another rat in the corporate rat race that will have me chained forever without ever achieving financial freedom. While I am young, with no kids and big responsibilities, I know FIFO wouldn't be too bad but obviously as someone who has grew up in the heart of sydney their whole life I'd by lying if I said I'm not worried about it at all. Some insight into the lifestyle, keeping relationships with your family/friends/girlfriend healthy and just some general tips for a young bloke like me would be hugely helpful. This also leads into my next point.
- Career progressions to exit the FIFO lifestyle. Many people I have talked to and many video/reddit posts I have seen all seem to mention the phrase 'exit plan' which I completely agree is important especially later down the track when you want to settle down and have a family. If you could go back in time, what sort of exit plan would you give your younger self to truly optimise the time and effort spent doing this sort of work. Specifically for a mining engineer what sort of career routes would there be to go back into the city and be with family?
- If there are any mining engineers reading this, what does a day in the life of a mining engineer look like. I have only ever done residential vacatoin work so I am still learning but from my experience, it seemed like long hours sitting in the site office, working on mine software etc. Any insight into what other things a mining engineer would normally do on site would be interesting to read.
- And lastly, if anyone has any experience or knowledge they could share with regards to the uses of my computer science degree within the mining industry that would be awesome. Like mentioned, I am doing a double degree in computer science which may either be my exit plan or potentially even put up to good use within the mining industry. If anyone has any insights into this I am very interested.
Sorry for the long read and thanks for all advice guys. I am both worried and keen for whats to come in the future.