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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. Read More

Cape Lambert Iron Ore - Poised for Growth

Cape Lambert is a well capitalised exploration company with investments in Australia, Africa and Latin America.  Whilst we've been challenged to source up-to-date information on the organisation (and their website provides little clue), they are now calling for expressions of interest for the following positions (some of which may be offshore based) as they move forward with their growth and development plans:

enGen - Opportunities with Wesfarmer's Energy

The Wesfarmer's Energy division, with gas and power generation businesses and a range of support services is part of Wesfarmer's Limited.

enGen specialises in the development and operation of isolated power systems and they own and/or operate more than 20 facilities which provide power to towns, communities, mines and other industries, some of which are in extremely challenging environments.

More broadly, the Wesfarmer's Energy division covers three sectors:

WestSide Corporation - no longer under the radar

Bree Mitchelson was correct last week when she blogged about the coal seam gas (CSG) sector being one to watch for career opportunities.

WestSide Corporation has flown under the radar - until now.  With interests in coal seam gas projects in Queensland and Indonesia, they currently have an exploration and appraisal program underway at the Paranui and Tilbrook pilots in Queensland's Bowen Basin.

They are also assessing the CSG potential of coal deposits in Indonesia through their relationship with PT Burni Resources TBK, one of Indonesia's largest coal miners.

Resources Industry Training Council - Executive Officer opportunity

The Resources Industry Training Council (RITC) is a joint venture between the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CMEWA) and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association Ltd (APPEA).

TAGS: Managerial, WA

Focus Minerals Appoints Como Engineers for Refurbishment and Recommissioning of Three Mile Hill

Australian gold producer Focus Minerals Limited announced this week that it has appointed Perth-based Como Engineers Pty Ltd as preferred contractor for the refurbishment and re-commissioning of its 100%-owned Three Mile Hill treatment plant in Western Australia. Como Engineers is part of the engineering group, VDM Group Limited.

Why are organisations with redundancies still advertising jobs?

It is not uncommon to find jobs being advertised by organisations who only weeks before may have announced redundancies.  Why?

Whilst an organisation's first priority is to redeploy employees impacted by redundancy into other suitable roles, this can sometimes be challenging.  Let's explain....

Xstrata - seeking Expressions of Interest

Xstrata Coal NSW Projects

Xstrata Coal NSW Projects is based in the Hunter Valley which is famous for prestige wineries, horse studs and is within reach to some of the cleanest beaches in Australia. Due to increasing business requirements, they are looking to create a Project Team to work on new and existing mining operations.

Where are you? Brand - You!

Thanks to the fantastic Mineblogger, we know where the career opportunities are in the market.  Now, ask yourself where are you as an active job seeker or career opportunist?  

More and more companies are looking to proactive sourcing for their staff requirements and this means as an individual you need to think about making yourself accessible to the best job opportunities.  As has always been the case many jobs do not get filled through advertising, and what happens if your dream job is advertised but you were away and missed it? 

Xodus Group continues to build their international exposure

This month, Xodus Group, an international, independent oil and gas and energy consultancy providing a uniquely integrated package of solutions for subsea, oil and gas and technological challenges, have announced the signing of a long-term Memorandum of Understanding to deliver engineering and consulting services for oil and gas projects completed by the PetroVietnam group of companies, a respected provider of engineering, procurement, construction and management services to the oil and gas industry in Vietnam.

So...what happens at a pre-employment medical?

The assessment will usually involve a number of aspects.  Exactly what is done depends on the job and the company you are applying for.

As a minimum, you will need to fill out a questionnaire and undergo an examination.  Some other points you need to be aware of:

Bucyrus - Construction of the 8750 Dragline

Bucyrus is a world leader in the design and manufacture of high productivity mining equipment for the surface and underground mining industries. Bucyrus' surface mining equipment is used for mining coal, copper, iron ore, oil sands and other minerals. Bucyrus' underground mining equipment is used primarily for mining coal and also used in mining minerals such as potash and trona.

Jobs with UGM Engineers - Preparing for a Busy Period

For the last 10 years, UGM Engineers has been providing timely, cost effective services to the Australian Mining Industry. Their major clients include Anglo Coal, BHP Billiton, BMA Coal, Centennial, Peabody, Vale, Xstrata and Yancoal Australia. 

UGM services include:

Safety & health above all else - HSE roles on RGP5 with MacMahon Leighton JV

MLJV, a 50/50 joint venture between Macmahon Contractors and Leighton Contractors, has recently been awarded the BHP Billiton Iron Ore (BHPBIO) RGP5 Rail Project which will duplicate 220 km of the existing heavy haul rail line.

Leighton Contractors celebrate our 60th anniversary this year and we're proud that our people have delivered some of this country's most significant infrastructure, mining and building projects.

Safety & health above all else......

Leighton Contractors launching our 2009 employee Health & Wellness Campaign

Leighton Contractors celebrate our 60th anniversary this year and we're proud that our people have delivered some of this country's most significant infrastructure, mining and building projects.

Safety & health above all else......

Safety and health above all else is our number one value at Leighton Contractors and over the next year we are implementing a number of new initiatives nationally and in WA. One of these initiatives is our Health & Wellness campaign to involve staff from all of our sites and offices in Western Australia.

Transfield Worley Services - Onshore & Offshore Opportunities

Transfield Worley Services are currently accepting registrations of interest from applicants to be considered for work on the Woodside Gas Plant, Karratha W.A and and offshore facilities on the North West Shelf.

All positions for the initial stages of the project have been filled, but due to the duration of the project opportunities may arise in the future. Applications for the following diciplines will be accepted: