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[Full-time] Vacation Work - Mining Engineer at KCGM

2010-09-08 19:31:35

Location: WA - Other
URL: www.kcgm.com

Description:

Vacation Roles
As part of our commitment to the development of young mining professionals, KCGM offers student vacation work between November and February each year.
Applications are invited at this time from students who are studying the following disciplines:

* Environmental Science * Metallurgy * Surveying * Engineering (including Mechanical, Electrical and Mining) * Geology * Commerce

As part of their application applicants should provide a copy of their resume summarising their employment and educational background, as well as their educational transcript.

Successful candidates are responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements whilst undertaking vacation work and residing in Kalgoorlie.

Successful candidates are provided with return travel costs (if applicable) after eight weeks of continuous employment.

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[Vacation] Vacation Work - Mining Engineers at Macmahons

2010-09-08 19:08:00

Location:
URL: http://graduates.macmahon.com.au

Description:

2010/2011 Vacation Student Program – Mining
Job Details:
Applications Close: 17/09/2010
Date Posted: 18/08/2010
Work Type: Fixed Term Contract – Full Time
Occupation: Open Cut – Other, Underground – Other
Location: Perth Metropolitan, Regional NSW, Regional QLD, Regional SA, Regional TAS, Regional WA
Description:

Macmahon is one of Australasia’s leading contract mining and construction companies, with almost 3000 employees and an annual turnover of more than $1.2 billion. With projects throughout Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia and Africa and offices in Perth, Brisbane, Darwin, Sydney and Kuala Lumpur, Macmahon offers great opportunities for career growth within a highly diverse and dynamic environment.

We are currently looking for talented and motivated students who are interested in gaining mining work experience over the 2010/2011 summer vacation period. We have placements available in the following disciplines:

* Mining Engineering * Mechanical Engineering

Macmahon Vacation Student Program – Mining

Within our Underground and Surface mining business units we operate across a variety of mining commodities and locations for our well established clients. During your placement you will receive hands on experience enabling you to develop new skills, liaise with industry leaders and better prepare yourself for a future graduate placement.

Eligibility

To be considered for these opportunities you will need to be in the 2nd, 3rd or final year of your degree studying Mining Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. You will be safety focussed, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a dedicated academic record. A willingness to work in remote areas on a Fly-In-Fly-Out roster basis is essential as we have placements available in various locations across Australia. Vacation Student placements will run for 12 weeks and will commence on Monday 29th November 2010.

How do I apply?

To submit your application, please click on the ‘Apply’ button below. Applications close on Friday 17th September 2010.

Further Information

To find out more about the Macmahon Vacation Student Program please visit our website at http://graduates.macmahon.com.au or alternatively email your queries to Grads@macmahon.com.au.

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[Full-time] Vacation Work - Mining Engineer at Barrick Gold

2010-09-08 19:03:45

Location: WA - Other
URL: www.barrick.com.au

Description:

Barrick Gold Corporation is today one of the world’s largest gold mining companies. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada – Barrick currently has a portfolio of 27 mining operations, many advanced exploration projects located across five continents and a large land position on the world’s most prolific and prospective mineral trends.

Eleven of Barrick’s mining operations are found within the Australia Pacific region, with its regional head office located in Perth, Western Australia.

Barrick Kanowna has a strong presence in the Eastern-Goldfields of Western Australia centred around the city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The operations process 2 million tonnes of refractory and free milling ore per annum from two underground mines and several open pit projects. Barrick Kanowna is one of the leading employers in the Goldfields and has a large exploration lease holding in the region.

Working with Barrick means you have the opportunity to explore the possibilities.

Who are we looking for?

We want people who are ambitious but also team players; have the courage to take on challenges with a sense of urgency and a committed focus on delivering results and who have a strong desire for self improvement. The disciplines we are offering vacation employment for include:

• Mine Engineering

• Geology

Our commitment to you

By joining Barrick, you’ll be a valuable member of a friendly, diverse and high achieving team – working in an environment that motivates you to achieve your best. Our commitment to support and work alongside our people in reaching their career aspirations means genuine opportunities to learn and develop your skills.

If this sounds like you, then apply now!

Placements to commence mid-November.

If you have any queries about these roles, please contact the Human Resources Department on (08) 9080 6626 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (08) 9080 6626 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or (08) 9080 6619.

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[Vacation] Vacation Work - Mining Engineer at Barminco

2010-09-08 19:01:09

Location: QLD - Other
URL: www.barminco.com.au

Description:

Barminco Ltd is currently seeking energetic students who are currently studying toward completing a degree in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Workplace Health & Safety or Accounting / Finance, or a similar discipline and are looking to gain real work experience with a leading underground mining contracting company.

Positions are available both fly-in & fly-out from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns or commuting from Mt Isa.

Job Summary:
As a participant in Barminco’s Vacation Student Program, you will gain real and challenging work experience, as a professional within contract underground mining. By the end of your placement, you will understand the operational workings of underground mining, underground mining equipment and plant, as well as what it means to contribute to a professional, forward-thinking Company.

Applicant Requirements:
· Studying toward a degree in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Workplace Health & Safety, Finance / Accounting or similar areas of study;
· Close to completing your first year of study, as a minimum;
· Available to work a regular roster, from December 2010 to February 2011;
· Prepared to work fly-in, fly-out or commuting to remote sites within Western Australia;
· A current manual, c-class drivers’ license;
· Eligible to work in Australia; and
· Able to produce a National Police Clearance and your original academic statement at interview.

In addition to regular work over the 2010/11 summer months, Barminco encourages it’s best Vacation Program students to return for future vacation work over the course of their study. Barminco also gives preference to our vacation students for graduate opportunities upon the completion of their qualifications.

You will be required to participate in a pre-employment medical , including a drug and alcohol screen, as well as complete site specific clearances.

Closing Date : Sunday, 26 September 2010
At this time, only Australian residents are eligible to apply for this role.

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