r/MiningRookies • • 12d ago

Welcome to r/MiningRookies! ⛏️ Let’s get you hired.

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Welcome to the community! Whether you are completely "green" (no experience) or looking to pivot your skills into the mining sector, you’re in the right place.

Quick Steps to Get Started:

  1. Before posting, browse our pinned threads for guides on standard entry-level roles, mining resumes, and required local certifications.

  2. Introduce Yourself: Want to introduce yourself right away? Drop a post detailing your background, what role you’re targeting (e.g., Dump Truck Driver, Trade Assistant, Driller's Offy), and where you are located.

A quick note on regional terminology: Because we are a global group, you will see a lot of Aussie terms like FIFO (Fly-In, Fly-Out), Greenie (Beginner), and Tickets (Certifications). If you ever get confused by the slang, just ask!

Stay safe, respect your fellow rookies, and good luck on the job hunt!


r/MiningRookies • • 12d ago

Why r/MiningRookies exists: Our mission

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Getting your first job in mining is tough. Between trying to figure out which certificates you need and dealing with job ads that demand "experience," it can feel impossible to get your foot in the door.

We started r/MiningRookies to fix that.

Our mission is simple: To help you land your very first job in the mining industry, no matter your background.

🎯 What We Are All About

• No "Dumb" Questions: Traditional mining forums can be rough on beginners. Here, you can ask anything without being judged. Want to know about camp life, shift work, or what a certain job actually does? Just ask.

• 100% Free Advice: A lot of scams out there charge money to "fix your resume" or "guarantee" you a mining job. Our mission is to keep this community completely free. You get real advice from real people for zero dollars.

• Help From Real Pros: We bring together total beginners and experienced mining veterans. Whether you want to work in Australia, Canada, or anywhere else, you can get advice from people who have actually done the job.

It doesn't matter if you currently work in retail, farming, construction, or just finished school. If you want to get into mining, you belong here.

Grab your hard hat, ask your questions, and let’s get you hired!


r/MiningRookies • • 1d ago

Common resume mistakes I see, and what recruiters actually look for!

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Hey all,

After going through a lot of resumes, the same mistakes come up again and again. Hopefully this helps some of you.

Common mistakes:

-Resumes that are too long, with the same points repeated across different jobs

-Important info (tickets, relevant experience) buried instead of easy to spot

-Using one generic resume for every application

-A summary that sounds nice but doesn’t say anything specific

-Messy or inconsistent formatting that makes it hard to read

-A cover letter that doesn’t match the resume

What recruiters tend to look for:

-Whether you have the basics for the role, and how quickly they can see it

-Relevant experience, even if it’s from a different industry

-Signs you’re reliable, safe and ready to work

-Clear, easy-to-read info, because they’re skimming, not studying

If you’re really struggling with applications and haven’t had any call backs, DM me and I would be happy to give you some free advice.


r/MiningRookies • • 2d ago

Useful tickets to have before you try to get on site - Aus

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Hey all,

These tickets are for mining in Australia.

Had a few people ask me about this, so figured I’d put together a quick list. These are the tickets that tend to come up most for entry-level roles, having them done before you start applying puts you ahead of a lot of other applicants.

• White Card

• Working at Heights

• Confined Space Entry

• First Aid / CPR

• Gas Testing

It doesn’t mean you need every single one before applying, and some roles may require different tickets, but having the basics shows you’re serious and ready to go, rather than starting from zero once you’re hired.

Happy to answer questions if anyone’s unsure what to prioritise.


r/MiningRookies • • 2d ago

Advice on transitioning into Australia's mining technology sector from India

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r/MiningRookies • • 2d ago

Site Reliability engineer - day to day? (Australia)

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Hey everyone, I’ve seen a couple of reliability engineer ads been posted, and was curious what their day to day generally looks like? How do they interface with operational staff, if much at all? What do people who e worked alongside them of their role etc

I’m a mech engineer myself in Australia and am thinking about giving it a go.

Thanks!


r/MiningRookies • • 7d ago

Mines hiring for entry level positions in canada

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I've been trying to get a mining job for the last 4-5 months or so, and it seems almost every position requires common core or previous mining experience.

I'm considering taking an underground hard rock miner common core course if I can't land a mining job in the next few months.

Does anyone know of any mines in canada hiring people without experience?

Currently only have these safety tickets: CPR/AED level 3 and H2S.


r/MiningRookies • • 12d ago

Title: Ex-mining recruiter — happy to answer questions about breaking into the industry

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r/MiningRookies • • 12d ago

Help shape the vibe while we're small 🙌

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Since we are still brand new and growing, we have a unique chance to build this space from scratch.

I want to make sure the culture here feels right from day one, and I need your help to do it.

While we're still small, drop a comment below and let me know:

What kind of content or discussions do you want to see most?

What should the vibe and energy of this sub be?

Let's set the tone early and build something awesome together! 🚀