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.

Chevron Wheatstone Project to generate 6,000+ jobs

Chevron’s second major project after Gorgon now has the official go-ahead, making Western Australia the world’s second-largest supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) behind Qatar.

The $29 billion Wheatstone LNG project was given federal environmental approval last week to proceed.

Wheatstone is a joint venture project with Chevron 73.6 per cent, Apache 13 per cent, Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Co (KUFPEC) 7 per cent, Shell Australia 6.4 per cent.

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 28 Sep 11
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, ACT, Managerial, NSW, Professional, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Fortescue Metals awards Thiess major mining contract

Fortescue Metals Group has awarded Thiess a $100 million contract for Phase One development works on the Solomon Hub iron ore mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.

The work will prepare the Solomon area for long term mining operations and is expected to take 18 months to complete.  Work will include initial pioneering and mine establishment such as haul roads, stockpile pads and the mining of early ore and waste.

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 22 Sep 11
TAGS: Blue Collar, Professional, WA

Oil & Gas Operator Traineeships

Apprenticeships Australia together with Energy Apprenticeships Group is the largest employer of apprentices and trainees in Western Australia.

The Group has just launched its 2012 intake for Operator Traineeships via a structured two year program.  In the program, trainees will be in a field support role and work on a fly in fly out (FIFO) rotating roster.  Training will provide technical knowledge on hydrocarbon processing systems, skills to operate process facilities and development of mechanical aptitude.

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 18 Sep 11
TAGS: Blue Collar, Student/Graduate, Trainee / Apprentice, WA

BHP Nickel West contract awarded to Cape Crushing and Earthmoving

Cape Crushing and Earthmoving, a subsidiary of VDM Group has been awarded a $40 million contract for work at BHP Billiton Nickel West’s Kambalda nickel mine in Western Australia.

The contract for work on the mine’s nickel concentrator is in addition to Cape’s current ore haulage and services contract with BHP Nickel West.

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 18 Sep 11
TAGS: Blue Collar, WA

Santos Gladstone LNG Project Update

The Clough Downer Joint Venture has been awarded the infrastructure construction contract for Santos’ GLNG project in the Surat Basin in Queensland.

Valued at $600m, the contractor build more than 400 kilometres of gas and water transmission pipelines, and two compression facilities, as well as an 800 person camp.

Expansion of the existing Fairview compression facilities also forms part of the scope.

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 15 Sep 11
TAGS: Blue Collar, Managerial, Professional, QLD, WA

So you want to work in Oil & Gas?

The 61,500 new jobs in mining and 3,200 in oil and gas operations expected in the next decade represent a 40% growth in current industry employment numbers. 

 

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By Miranda Taylor, Director Skills and Safety at APPEA Ltd on 13 Sep 11
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, ACT, NSW, Professional, NT, Student/Graduate, QLD, Trainee / Apprentice, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

INPEX takes the show offshore

INPEX recently attended the Offshore Europe 2011 Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition in Aberdeen, Scotland. Spanning the 6th-8th of September, this event drew a variety of international players in the oil and gas community to discuss projects, share innovations and define the future of the industry.

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By The Recruitment Team, from INPEX on 12 Sep 11
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, ACT, Managerial, NSW, Professional, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

1,000 Adult Resource Sector Apprenticeships now open for application

The National Apprenticeships Program (NAP) for the minerals and petroleum resources sectors is seeking Expressions of Interest from applicants prepared to undertake an Advanced Entry Adult Apprenticeship and work anywhere in Australia. Expressions of Interest from overseas tradespeople whose qualification are not recognised in Australia are also encouraged to apply.

More than 1,000 advanced entry adult apprenticeships will be available, initially in Queensland and Western Australia.

About the Program

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 08 Sep 11
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, ACT, NSW, NT, Student/Graduate, QLD, Trainee / Apprentice, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

BHP Billiton Brisbane Project Hub

Phil Hynes Vice President Project Development introduces you to the Brisbane Project Hub

The BHP Billiton Brisbane Projects Hub joins an established global network of hub-based management centres in providing the entire business with a world-class, scalable multi-project delivery model.

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By Maree Manoiloff , Recruitment Advisor at BHPB Project Hub on 06 Sep 11
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, ACT, Managerial, NSW, Professional, NT, Student/Graduate, QLD, Trainee / Apprentice, Other, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Timely Reminder about Industry Job Scams

In 2009, Jody Elliott was featured in an article The Brisbane Times discussing the number of scam websites promising job opportunities or offering information relating to resource industry job opportunities that required individuals to pay.  At the recent request of a number of subscribers, we’re re-posting our advice given a number of these ‘services’ unfortunately continue to operate. 

The following tips are provided to ensure the security of your information as you apply for positions advertised on line, or seek information. 

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 06 Sep 11
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, ACT, NSW, NT, Student/Graduate, QLD, Trainee / Apprentice, Other, SA, TAS, VIC, WA