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Construction, Mining & Energy

CONSTRUCTION work is any work carried out in connection with the construction, alteration, conversion, fitting-out, commissioning, renovation, repair, maintenance, refurbishment, demolition, decommissioning or dismantling of a structure, or preparation of a building site.

Industry Careers include:

  • Arborist
  • Backhoe Operator
  • Bricklayer/Stonemason
  • Builder – Residential/Commercial
  • Carpenter
  • Civil Engineering Draftsperson
  • Plumber, Drainage & Stormwater Specialist
  • Tiler
  • Surveying & Spatial Science Technician

 

MINING covers the exploration and extraction of minerals, oil and gas. The mining industry at large has boom-and-bust cycles that closely follow global economic conditions. As such, the sector relies on other industries to continue to find new uses for metals and minerals and support the continued need for mining.

Industry Careers include:

  • Blasthole Drill Fitter
  • Crane Chaser
  • Heavy Diesel Specialist
  • Mining Systems Technician
  • Mining Engineer
  • Production Mining Supervisor
  • Shotfirer
  • Technical Services Manager

 

The ENERGY sector or industry includes companies involved in the exploration and development of oil or gas reserves, oil and gas drilling, and refining. The energy industry also includes integrated power utility companies such as renewable energy and coal.

Industry Careers include:

  • Chemical Project Engineer
  • Drilling Superintendent
  • Forecasting Analyst
  • Maintenance Planner/Scheduling Coordinator
  • Mechanical Engineer/Fitter
  • Offshore Production Technician
  • Security Cabler
  • Wind Farm Technician
Resources and Engineering Skills Alliance (RESA)

RESA is a not-for-profit government-funded organisation established to provide activities and programs that will support the skills priorities of the South Australian mining and energy sectors.

Online Content:
Mining and METS Careers and Information website: hotrubble.com.au

RESE Youtube Channel: Mining Careers - Change your future

Student placements - (tertiary STEM students in Mining and METS): hotrubbleconnect.com.au

Oresome Resources – interactive website to explore industry and careers

Resources for Primary Teachers

List of mining specific jobs and profiles

Helpful hints for getting started in the industry

 

Alexander Symonds

Alexander Symonds offers consulting services in all fields of surveying including land development, precise engineering, infrastructure, laser scanning and licensed surveying; operating primarily in the mining, property, energy and construction sectors.

The development and implementation of advanced technology is a key strength of Alexander Symonds. We have and continue to invest heavily in new technologies and state-of-the-art surveying equipment that positions us at the forefront of the industry.

We have introduced automated data collection, analysis and presentation technology and our innovative applications of Global Positioning Systems, Geographic Information Systems and high-accuracy laser scanners have allowed us to deliver expert surveying services to our clients.

A Life Without Limits
Surveying
Geospatial Science
UniSA Master of Surveying


South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy

South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy is the leading industry body in the resources sector in South Australia, representing companies with interests in the minerals, energy, extractive and petroleum sectors. 

Minerals are South Australia's largest export group; oil & gas has a 50-year history in SA, contributing significantly to the State's economy and jobs. SACOME has grown hand-in-hand with SA's resources industry for almost 40 years, supporting its growth in a sustainable manner alongside SA's other valuable industries.

There is a need to continually evolve and innovate as the sector faces new challenges and opportunities.


 

Student Stories - Engineering

Andre Peciar, Rostrevor College alumni and Peter Vrettis, Sacred Heart College alumni describes their STEM career pathway in this short video. They explain the journey they have taken to get into Project and Civil Engineering with Outside Ideas. 

Outside Ideas is a leading commercial landscaping, structural concreting and civil engineering company. They focus on delivering exceptional outcomes and sustainable solutions for their clients and project stakeholders.

STEM Stories is part of the Catholic Education SA STEM Learning Initiative. STEM Learning supports an innovative, system-wide approach to STEM teaching and learning with an emphasis on animating our vision and identity as defined by Catholic Education SA’s Living Learning Leading Framework.

Find out more about Sacred Heart College from the School's Directory Page and Rostrevor College from the School's Directory Page.

Watch their video here to learn more.