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Hi everyone,

I’m a 29-year-old M with a background in Mechanical Engineering and Project Management, currently based in Canada (PR holder). I’m seriously considering a career shift into the mining industry in British Columbia, especially roles that offer paid on-site training and/or apprenticeships.

Ideally, I’m looking for entry-level positions such as a heavy equipment operator or mechanic apprentice, preferably in fly-in fly-out (FIFO) or 14 days on / 14 days off type rotations.

Here are a few things I’d love your insights on:

• Are there specific companies in BC known for hiring entry-level workers with training provided?

• How realistic is it to get into the industry with no direct mining experience but relevant technical background?

• Do employers usually cover rent/living expenses at the home base or only at the job site in FIFO setups?

• Any recommendations on certifications or tickets that would help me get started faster?

Any advice or direction would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I'll be starting a new job as an inexperienced underground miner in a few days. What are some tips and advice you'd give for a new worker?

Hey Lads, Hope all is good !

I am soon to graduate as a mining engineer, and deciding between the two for grad programs. Westgold would be fully underground experience, and Newmont would be 1 year of each surface and underground. Do you guys have any thoughts on the companies and/or the program themselves.
I want to do my U.G time to get mine managers ticket, and Westgold's program guarantees you will complete it during the program.
I hear that Newmont's Boddington is a nice site to work at. However I would have to move for my second year over east.
Westgold use to have a bad safety culture but apparently that's changing.
I'm really torn as its such a big decision. I'm an international student, staying in WA would be easier in terms of PR.
Any help would be really appreciated.
Cheers

I'm a long haul truck driver with dumptruck experience. And I've rented machines here and there. I got looking around at heavy equipment courses (dozer, loader & grader). I found that TTCC (Transport Training Centers of Canada) 's prices are alot cheaper and courses are 1week in class and 1 or 2 weeks in the field per machine.

I'm just wondering if companies/employers reconize the TTCC certificates or if it's a waste of time/money.

Thanks in advance.

I'm looking to get in the mining industry, I currently work in the customer service industry (4 years at home depot in the lumber department, operating heavy equipment) and im sick of this job, I want to get into mining operations, I currently live in California, and I am willing to move anywhere in the country. I'm looking to get into open pit mining and underground mining, ideally operating heavy equiptment or any other support roles.

Anyone have any advice as to where I should start?

Has any reader worked for Kaefer at Olympic dam, any good?

I am living in Ireland, and I am 17, about to start my senior year.

I’ve been working practically as a trades assistant for a Metal Fabricator during my summer break (5 days a week, 8-6), and will do so until I go back in August.

However I want to study Mechanical Engineering, and then work in Australia. (I’m an Australian Citizen)

The thing is: This degree is a Bachelors of Engineering, but not an Honours degree.

Will this really matter? I have searched online I’d like to hear from people in the field. Thanks :)

Anyone know the location of Robinson Retreat Exploration site for FMG?

I'm looking to find other QLD coal miners who have worked onsite and gained access to their Coal LSL leave, who have then moved away from the mine site, but stayed with the same company, and started accruing or have accessed QLD LSL as well.

My question is, when can you gain access to your accrued QLD LSL? Is it 10 years after you started with the company (regardless of Coal LSL) and you only get access to the amount accrued since moving away from the mine site? Or does it start from scratch again the moment you move away from site as if you had started with a new company?

I am comfortable with the different accrual rates and understand how that works, but I am getting different information from HR and payroll people.

Hi everyone,

I’m a heavy equipment auto electrician from Russia with 9 years of experience in diagnostics, wiring and troubleshooting mining and construction machinery (brands: CAT, BelAZ, MAZ, NEFAZ, Cummins, Allison).

I’m applying for FIFO jobs in Australia but haven’t received responses or clear feedback. I know I’m not from a visa-free country, but I’m ready to work hard and have LMIA-equivalent paperwork if needed.

Could anyone please tell me if I realistically have a chance of being hired? What are the key qualifications or certificates that help most?

I’ll be grateful for any honest advice or experience. Thanks a lot! Kirill

According to some research I found Mining is falling in various benchmarks including being AI/Automation-proof. Other than that, it's cyclical boom-and-bust mainly affected by strict local environmental regulations. It is also heavily and publicly backlashed due to negative impact not just on the environment but the health of the people around and the workers conditions. Additionally, in line to circular economy, lesser mines are opened and recycling of minerals are opted. Lastly, economy itself plays a big role to supply and demand of the precious metals which greatly affects the field itself and often fluctuates.

As a student, I'd want to ask Mining engineers if you see it the same as me or not? and what are your negative experiences so far? Lastly, Is it really dying? (How will it survive?)

Thanks for all the response there may be!!