The Blog

The Blog enables Australian Resource Sector Employers and members of our Expert Panel to communicate information about jobs, projects, sites, awarded contracts, terms and conditions, career tips and advice, and on a range of other topics that can't always be shared on traditional career websites and print advertising. As a job seeker, this enables you to keep abreast of movements and opportunities in the industry.

Saracen – preparing for production start

Saracen hit our radar in July this year when we first blogged about their plans to commence gold production in two stages from within the South Laverton gold field at their Carosue Dam Operations, situated 120km NE of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 27 Oct 09
TAGS: Blue Collar, Professional, WA

Perth Central TAFE Opens a Simulated Underground Mine

Last week, Training Minister Peter Collier opened Central TAFE’s simulated underground mine, a former service tunnel located under the College’s Aberdeen Street campus.

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 27 Oct 09
TAGS: Blue Collar, Student/Graduate, Trainee / Apprentice, Other, WA

Thousands of jobs ....but still can’t get a foot in the door?

Since the 60 Minutes report aired Sunday before last claiming the next “resource boom” was here, we’ve been inundated with individual requests for advice. You may have noticed that we’ve actually had to (reluctantly) remove our ‘Ask Industry a Question’ for the time being to stem the flow!

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 24 Oct 09
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, ACT, NSW, Professional, NT, Student/Graduate, QLD, Trainee / Apprentice, Other, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Santos launches a new recruitment and job opportunities system

On Monday 19 October Santos transitioned over to a new Oracle recruitment system.

The move has seen Santos switch to a completely automated recruitment process. From the approval through to formal offer letter everything is now managed online which fits Santos’ strategy to lighten its environmental footprint.

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By Greg Kerr, Lead Recruitment Adviser GLNG/ Brisbane at Santos on 23 Oct 09
TAGS: Blue Collar, Managerial, Professional, Student/Graduate, QLD, Trainee / Apprentice, Other, SA, WA

Ausclad – recruiting for Pluto and other projects

Ausclad is a subsidiary of AusGroup, and was awarded its biggest contract in July this year - with Woodside Petroleum at the $12b Pluto LNG project.

The $120m contract for support work at the onshore plant on the Burrup Peninsula, north of Dampier has commenced, generating several work opportunities. The work is to be finished by mid 2010 and includes installation of mechanical equipment, pre-assembled modules and pipe racks. In addition, Ausclad are gearing up for major upcoming Oil and Gas projects on the North West Shelf.

Positions include:
• WELDING SUPERVISORS

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 23 Oct 09
TAGS: Managerial, Professional, WA

Westside Corporation – acquires two major exploration tenements

Westside Corporation is reasonably new on the Coal Seam Gas scene in Queensland, and is well positioned to take advantage of the potential value of its resources in the Bowen Basin - from marketing opportunities to downstream industrial applications and access to Australia’s domestic east coast gas market.

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 23 Oct 09
TAGS: Managerial, Professional, QLD

Transfield Services – new contracts in WA and QLD

In August, Transfield Services were awarded a three year maintenance and shutdown contract with BHP Billiton Iron Ore at its Mt Whaleback operation in Newman, Western Australia.

The contract expands on their ten year relationship with BHP Billiton that covers work in their nickel, coal and now iron ore productions around Australia. Under the contract, Transfield Services will provide mechanical and electrical maintenance and planned shutdown services.

The next shutdown is 5 November for about 5-6 days. They are seeking:

• RIGGERS
• ELECTRICIANS
• BOILERMAKERS

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 23 Oct 09
TAGS: Blue Collar, QLD, WA

EnerMech – expanding their Perth operation

Whilst a number of EnerMech divisions have been in business of providing a range of mechanical engineering products and services to the energy industry for more than 25 years, it was only in April 2008 that they placed all crane, training, pumping, hydraulics and equipment services under the one official brand of ‘EnerMech’.

The UK Company with bases in Norway, Middle East and Asia Pacific has been developed by both organic growth and strategic acquisition, resulting in annual revenue in excess of $50m and a workforce of 300 experience staff worldwide.

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 23 Oct 09
TAGS: Blue Collar, Managerial, Professional, WA

QR - seeking Mechanical Trades

Did you know that QR invests around $52m in employee training annually? Or that they employ 2,500 tradespeople?

In addition to their significant recruitment drive for trainee and experienced Train Drivers for their Coal Team, they are now seeking mechanical tradespeople to become part of their Coal North Fleet Depot in Jilalan (Queensland) as a Wagon Maintainer.

This role will require skills and experience in performing maintenance, repairs and modifications to rollingstock, component and associated equipment.

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 23 Oct 09
TAGS: Blue Collar, QLD

MMG - Familiar Mines With A Bright Future

MMG is a brand new company but comes with a long and proud history of providing metals and minerals of all kinds to customers around the world. The Group owns and operates a portfolio of world-class base metal mining operations, development projects and exploration fields.

MMG is the world’s second largest producer of zinc as well as a substantial producer of copper, lead, gold and silver. The group currently has mining operations located in Australia and Asia and a large portfolio of advanced and early stage exploration projects through Australia, Asia and North America.

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By Liz Owen, Recruitment Specialist at MMG on 23 Oct 09
TAGS: Blue Collar, Managerial, Professional, Student/Graduate, QLD, Trainee / Apprentice, Other, TAS, VIC, WA