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Drillers Offsider

Working as a drillers offsider is one of many great entry level mining jobs. This particular entry level mining job requires employees to assist the
driller, in keeping machinery, in good working condition. Duties require maintaining and servicing machines, used in mining activity, including
changing oil and fueling machines. This particular position ensures operations for employees, in physical areas of actually extracting raw
materials from the earth, run smoothly. In addition, a drillers offsider keeps the site orderly and assists with the “daily prestart check.” Most
importantly, individuals taking employment as a drillers offsider must understand the importance of safety and take precautions. This particular
entry level mining job is one of many which require employees to take a fly in fly out position.

Sample preparer
A Sample preparer is one of the mining industries entry level mining jobs which prepares individuals for employment, in the mining industry, as a
field assistant. Employees receive hands on training working in labs which examine geological materials and soil. Materials and geological soil
are taken from the ground where minerals are found. Depending on the type of mine, some sample preparers have the responsibility of crushing
rock, to obtain samples of minerals and use machines to accomplish the task. This particular position is great for persons with good
mathematical abilities and some computer skills. Depending on the type of mine, sample preparers might be required have accommodations
prior to working in the location of employment. When sample preparers work into a field assistants position, more hands on work is completed,
in remote areas, preparing areas for soil sampling and collecting soil samples from the earth.

Surveyor assistant
Entry level mining jobs also allow employees to gain hands on experience obtaining data about the landscape of a prospective mining site. Such
information might include the elevation of the land, as well as hills, bodies of water, and wooded areas. Other tasks include clearing land of
debris, prior to surveying, so a proper survey is accomplished. After exploration drilling has been carried out, surveyors carry out down hole
surveys , which provides information for the geologists as how much of a certain mineral is down the hole and surrounding area. Assistants also
learn about the equipment used to take surveys, by assembling and dismantling equipment when a survey is complete. In addition, survey
assistants take care of equipment.

Geologist assistant
Another of the industries entry level mining jobs is taking mineral and soil samples. A geologist’s assistant travels to various remote areas and
takes samples of soil, in possible mining areas. Employees plot areas, for sampling, and later come back for samples after marked areas are
drilled. Data from samples are put into a computer system and analyzed for reports. Such activities are in preparation for future mining
activity. Once mining activity, in various areas, is complete, a geologist’s assistant might also work to restore the area to its previous state.
Such restorative work ensures that mining activity has a lessened affect, on plant and wildlife, in mining areas.

heavy machinery for the initial processing of the ore that is being mined. In addition to the machinery, minerals and the infrastructure, hundreds
of human beings are employed in wide array jobs working round the clock in shifts. So it is the mining industry of Australia's Himalayan task to
keep all the valuable assets, human as well as material, safe and secure. Safety advisers in mines are employed to take care of the safety of the
mine and its assets.

A safety advisor is in charge of providing support, guidelines, advice on the safety of both the personnel and the infrastructure and he / she
reports directly to the Manager - Mines. The Mining industry in Australia entrusts the safety advisers with a wide array of mission critical tasks. A
safety advisor is required to carry out periodical risk assessments and provide appropriate guidelines on control strategies facilitating risk
reduction. Coaching and mentoring the front line personnel as well as the management on the various aspects of health and safety management
& OHS responsibilities. A safety advisor is expected to furnish relevant information & advice to the Mine Development department staff and
workers. Preparation of monthly and
The mining industry in Australia has hundreds of mines located in hazardous and otherwise uninhabited areas. In addition to the location, mines
by nature are usually underground, arid, dark with very less ventilation and are humid. Mines are not just holes dug under the ground and in most
cases have elaborate construction with quarterly safety performance reports is a part of the safety adviser's work schedule.

In case of a mishap or accident in the mines, the safety advisor has to monitor and assist the quality department to investigate the causes, both
direct and underlying, and should deploy prevention control measures in place to avoid the recurrence of the mishap. A safety advisor, in
association with the management should develop procedures and systems to control identified risks. Increasing the workforce participation in risk
assessment, control processes & hazard identification and development of safety and healthy procedures based on risk profiles are also the
responsibilities of the mine safety advisor as defined by the mining industry in Australia. The safety advisor should participate and at times lead
the audits of internal & external safety systems and should implement corrective actions in place working with the management team.

A person aspiring to become a safety advisor in the mines of Australia should have relevant experience in health, safety, risk management and
allied fields. In addition to excellent verbal & written skills, the individual should have sound understanding of relevant standards, laws and
codes of practice. PASS and SiteSafe system know how is also preferred in a candidate by the mining industry of Australia. The safety advisers are
paid around $90000 to $120000 by the mining industry in Australia. Perks like FIFO, flying in to work for a few weeks and then flying out to take a
few weeks off, health and life insurance are also part of the standard package

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Catering jobs in Mining Camps and on Australian Mine Sites

Catering jobs make up a portion of the many available positions in the mining industry. Though some professionals like kitchen hands and cooks
have necessary roles in the mining industry, job titles are no longer basic and serve the needs of many different areas of culinary skill.
Depending on the size of the mining camp, catering jobs might include everything from a pastry chef to a barista. Whatever the role in mine
catering jobs, employees of various educational background and skill level use teamwork in coordinated effort.

Kitchen help, or the position of a kitchen hand, is normally considered an unskilled role in a mining kitchen. Repetitive food prep is normally
completed by kitchen help, as well as washing pots and pans and scrubbing counters, floors, and walls. Hygiene and cleanliness is a large portion
of the role of a kitchen hand. In addition, catering jobs like kitchen help might require a food handler’s certificate or require obtaining the
certificate upon hiring. This type of employment is normally available to employees with accommodations secured in the area, outside of the
mining camp. Proof is normally required, prior to becoming employed by the mining companyChefs, oversee the duties of the kitchen and are
involved with a higher level of hands on food preparation. This includes putting the dishes together and cooking them, as well as adding
additional seasonings and ensuring food has good flavor. An important responsibility of chefs, in the mining industry, is verifying that sufficient
inventory is available at all times. Normally, food is trucked in from the city which can be a long distance, making it necessary to keep a
constant count of its availability. Added responsibilities might include overseeing kitchen help and training apprentices, in catering jobs, while
reporting to the kitchen manager or supervisor. Chefs create menus and ensure that menus meet the supervisor’s criteria for nutritional value
and the needs of employees seeking healthy cuisine.
Cooks normally have a fly in fly out position, and accommodations are included with the employment package of a cook. A typical roster is seven
days on and seven days off. Potential employees include those with experience working in a kitchen for several years as an apprentice. Some
mining companies give priority to employees with previous experience in areas like military kitchens or anywhere mass quantities of food are
prepared. In addition, cooks seeking employment on the site of a mine should have a minimum of an “AQF Certificate or higher.”

Employees with catering jobs, in managerial roles, have several different tasks which orchestrate the food service of a mining community.
Administrative tasks might include creating rosters of employees, to ensure adequate coverage during busy meal preparation times. In addition,
this role includes managing the training of personnel, and financial analysis when planning meals, as well as verifying that menus fall within the
parameters of nutritional guidelines. Professionals in managerial roles, in catering jobs, typically have climbed the ladder into this position and
have additional accolades like an “AQF diploma or higher” and certifications in “commercial catering.”

There are many catering jobs in mining camps and on mine sites around Australia available, its all about have good information about how to go
about this correctly the first time, especially if you are green to the industry

Trade Assistant jobs in the Mining industry of Australia

Positions for trade assistants are available in many different capacities of the mining industry, offering employees hands on experience. This
experience becomes a full career after working under the guidance of professionals already in the industry. In the mining industry, mechanical
and engineering trade assistants are two popular options.

Several career paths are available after completing four years of training and work experience to become qualitified in a trade.
Trade assistants, in heavy motor mechanics, have the task of repairing and servicing trucks, in an enormous fleet. Assistants gain experience
working with some of the largest trucks on earth, like the Catepillar 793, analyzing mechanical breakdowns, to diagnose and fix any problem.
Technology is used in the service and maintenance of trucks, adding another facet to the assistant’s marketability. This type of apprenticeship is
practical in booming areas like Western Australia.
Another popular route, when working as a trade assistant, is gaining hands on knowledge of diesel mechanics. Trade assistants in diesel
mechanics, learn how to diagnose and successfully repair mechanical breakdowns. This type of apprenticeship gives trainees the ability to learn
how to work on trucks, traveling long distances, and carrying raw materials from the mine to its final destinationTrade assistants also find the
field of geological engineering as a popular choice. This apprenticeship allows learners to better understand how natural resources are located
and removed, in areas like Western Australia’s open pit iron ore mines. Trade assistants, in this field, learn how geological engineers plan for the
raw materials production and use. This particular job is one of the most important in the mining industry, because it has the responsibility of
ensuring that natural resources are found, using the safest methods possible. It is expected over the next decade that a number of professionals
in the geological engineering field will be at the end of their career making it a sound option for students new in the industry. In addition, places
like Western Australia are doubling the number of employees hired over the next ten years, making this a beneficial career option.

Electrical engineering is another area where a trade assistant can gain practical knowledge of the field through hands on learning. Apprentices in
electrical engineering, working in the mining industry, have the responsibility of planning and overseeing anything in the mine that generates
electricity. In addition, trade assistants gain valuable experience learning how to plan electrical systems, as well as implement such systems.
Assistants also learn about the constant improvement of electrical systems. Other duties might include learning about the role that electricity
plays in the day to day operations of the mining industry and its affect when working with professionals in other fields, like “operating and
maintenance.” Trade assistants in the mechanical engineering field have the task of designing complex pieces of machinery to take on
specialized tasks for mining. Apprentices in this field learn how cost is a factor in designing such complex pieces of machinery. Mining is a
specialized field with individual tasks not completed many places elsewhere in the world. The job of the mechanical engineer, working in the
mining industry, is unique upon design and implementation.

Labourer jobs in the mines


It takes a diverse set of labourer jobs in the mines for a successful mining operation. This highly coordinated effort of employees requires
differing skill set and educational background. Each position requires an equally important job either working in the mine or the jobs which
indirectly affect jobs completed within the mine.
Drillers offsider
Labourer jobs in the mine include the job of drillers offsider. This position requires that an employee work alongside the driller, a separate job.
A drillers offsider ensures the machinery used to extract minerals is maintained and assists the driller with a prestart check list. This checklist
categorizes the proper servicing and maintaining of drilling equipment. In addition, employees working as drillers offsider fuel machinery. All
duties, in this particular position are of extreme importance. If drilling equipment is not properly serviced and maintained, the entire operation
will could come to a halt costing the mining company valuable time and money.
Sample preparer
A sample preparer is one of many labourer jobs in the mines which requires no experience, to start, and gives valuable experience. Sample
preparers have the duty of working in a lab environment looking at samples of minerals and soil. This particular position requires some aptitude
in areas like mathematics and computers
Surveyor assistant
A surveyor assistant works directly in the mine with the surveyor, surveying future areas of mining activity. An assistant has the duty and
knowledge to put together and take apart necessary equipment used for taking accurate surveys. An assistant helps, in the process of, assessing
the positioning of hills, bodies of water, and various landscapes, like wooded areas.
Geologists assistant
A geologists assistant is another of many labour jobs in the mines which requires good mathematical and computer skills. This particular skill set
is necessary, because employees working as a geologist assistant have the task of taking information from samples and entering it into a
computer system before completing written reports. This position also requires employees to complete various duties when rehabilitating a
mining area.

Cleaning jobs
Cleaning jobs are one of many lauborer jobs in the mines which are located directly inside of the mining camp. Employees clean facilities where
mining employees on fly in fly out positions typically reside in temporary housing units. In addition, cleaners might work cleaning offices on the
site of the mine. Some mining companies give employees with cleaning jobs a fly in fly out position while others require employees to have
secured accommodations, outside of the mine, before becoming hired.
Kitchen jobs
Kitchen jobs normally involve working in food preparation areas. This work is typically completed in the mining camps large commercial style
kitchen with a cafeteria style dining hall, commonly referred to as a mess hall. Kitchen jobs normally require a good understanding of hygiene
and cleanliness, as well as the ability to take on duties requiring repetitive food preparation.
Catering jobs
Catering jobs require a variety of different tasks within the mining camps normally large commercial style kitchen. Catering in lauborer jobs in
the mines requires the ability to work in cooperation in a team environment whether in the position of a cook or chef putting together dishes and
cooking them. In addition, such cooperation might include managerial roles when taking on personnel duties, as well as working within a budget
or the parameters of nutritional guidelines.

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