I'm coming to the end of my vac work, with only 3days left. I'll have to get used to choosing what to wear again, I do get a bit used to the hi-vis at times. I'm sure I will manage though, it has only been 3wks.
So far I've done a lot more surveying than engineering work, but there is not a lot to do at this site, considering that BMA do most of the plans, and just tell Downer what to do where. It's a bit frustrating to see the diggers move so much and so often, losing time and having to float them down to the other end of the mine, but considering that Downer only does the prestrip here (the section between topsoil and ore), they have to fit in with the blasting crews, topsoil operations, dragline and coal excavation. Considering all of that, BMA has to fit everyone into each part of the mine to minimise interaction.
I'm definitely not looking forward to going back to uni, it's so much more fun being on site!!
About Me
- andy
- I'm like any other uni student. I like clubbing, parties with friends and surfing if I can get a chance. I grew up in Townsville and miss my great friends there, the strand and maggie, but I still get time to have fun in brissie. I'm studying Civil and Construction Engineering at QUT, and I'm finding it a lot more interesting than most people would think. I'm also doing a mining minor at UQ at the same time so that I can work in the mining industry. I hope to work on mine sites once I graduate, because I love the friendliness in small towns, and it's always more fun to brag about being involved in massive projects. Drop me an email at andrea.dale@connect.qut.edu.au if you want to know more :)
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