what kind of work did you used to do in the mines. There is shit loads of contract work around depending on your qualifications

i want to finish my apprenticship i only have 1.5 ys of school left and i am all most done.

i prev's worked as a pit tech / field assistant and the pay was good but not what the trades were earning

Hey Street, There is a company called Downers wich as I understand is a company that does major electrical construction. Power stations ect; They do a lot off work for Alcoa Pinjarra and other sites down south. Might be worth giving them a call and seeing if they have anything going for an apprentice.I have a mate that has worked for them and says there really good to work for. Good luck.

I am a sparkie by trade mate who has also worked within the mining industry (7.5 years underground and 1.5 years surface). Still retain some of my contacts from my time at various mines.If you were looking in that direction.Unfortunately I am in the process of starting my own contracting company and not in the position of hiring yet (damn if you were looking at the end of the year I might have been looking to put an apprentice on).An option you could look at mate is a company called EEGAS which hires on electrical apprentices (then these in turn are hired out to various companies throughout the metro area as well as within WA country as well).If you want to have a chat let me know and I will PM you my details and I will see what I can do for you.Whatever you end up doing make sure that you finish your trade (ya seem very keen to do so)because as you are aware it will open a whole new world for you.

Cheers OX

Pays to ask, some brilliant responses. All the best Street, sure something will work out for you!!!

Cheers,
Adam

Wouldnt mine putting on an apprentice in my factory. We have a good qualified at the moment and almost need the 2nd hand at the moment. Have you much experience with 3 phase gear as most of are gear is with only small amounts of 240. Ill talk to the directors and see what i can do for ya. Were located in the swan valley and if they let me put someone on the money would be pretty good for to, Fingers crossed ill try my best. Thats if you are interested!

ox,
got my bro asking at his site if they will take me on, anything mining, in the end of my apprenticeship i want to work offshore it has been my desire for a long time. mining is my forte i love the life style i like the pay and i love the hours.
so anything contacts you have would you mind passing my name on i wont dissapoint!!
keep me posted about your new buisness too mate.
spess,
i work in big workshops gonians, rcr tomlisons etc, my area is fixing gensets and welders but do everything else as well, so my 3 phase knowlage is good and so is the 240. i am also good with fault finding. i dont do house bashing, well only for a cashie. lol.
what is your business in the swan valley? and how far from warwick?
the main reason i am looking to go fifo is for the money and the tax
breaks. trying to get away from metro work hate peak hour travel etc etc
if nothing happens with the other guys ill ask you again thanks matey
cheers for the responce guys i have been getting the run around from most big companys, even apprentiship board is giving me the run around!

Sorry mate i tryed me best but there not interested at this stage(bluddy tight____s) would have been good to only 20mins max from warwick. Ill keep asking around as we see alot of tradies all the time. Sorry once again mate it was worth a try to help ya out.

Hope you find something soon, Cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeers Chris.

cheeeeeers 4 tryin mate

Id be looking at a CCI (chamber of commerce and industry) Appenticeship .Look on their website for process plant operator traineeships , in the oil and gas section .

thanks mate for the cci link lookin now

bump

so when are you comin to karratha m8 ;)

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be sick ill come live with you shot gun sleeping with gimp mask on

would be good to get up there 4 work and play

Gday m8 have called several contacts in mining but as yet no dice.Will still keep trying though still several more to contact (either they are on site or on holidays so waiting to get through to them).Will let you know if anything comes up.

Cheers OX

if you get me a job there is drinks of your choice in it

Nah don't worry about the drinks only trying to help out another fisho m8.Hopefully will be in contact with you soon with good news but can't promise anything.Will have to catch up at Adams going away party methinks.Know about your position as I had been through it myself.All I can say is stick it out as the job will take you places and make a bit of coin for your troubles(he he he he)

Cheers OX

def be at adams going away party 4 sure

thanks 4 that mate!!

Hey street, who or how did you do your mature age apprenticeship??
Did you do it through an apprenticeship placement company or organize it yourself?

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