Full Production By Peter Finn Of Face Contracting

In this episode, we dive deep into some of the amazing discoveries and adventures from exploring historical abandoned mines in North America.  Today Pete chats to Frank Schlichting from the massively popular YouTube channel – Exploring Abandoned Mines.   Frank has travelled to remote locations all over Canada, the United States, and Mexico to explore historic abandoned […] The post EP.115 Frank Schlichting of Exploring Abandoned Mines on Diving Deep Into Mining History appeared first on FACE Contracting.

How can you create a life of impact for yourself while working in the mining industry? This week on Full Production we welcome back Brett Robbo, host of the Your Life of Impact podcast as well as Founder and Director of LIFE, which stands for Living Intentionally For Excellence.   This time we get to take a deep […] The post EP.114 Brett Robbo on Growing Up in a Mining Community and How to Create a Life of Impact appeared first on FACE Contracting.

How can we make a real impact on mental health in the mining industry?  In this episode, we chat to Steve Poznik, miner and man behind Dirty Hole Designs – a clothing and merchandise company for miners that goes so much deeper than that. We chat about his mining journey and what inspired Steve to start […] The post EP.113 Steve Poznik on Life in the Mining Industry and Starting the Conversation Around Men’s Mental Health appeared first on FACE Contracting.

Working in the mining industry, especially in a FIFO role, is a life-changing experience. However, like any journey there’s plenty of challenges along the way. How can you make the most of it? On this episode of Full Production, we chat to Terry Heta – the man behind FIFO Inspo. Through FIFO Inspo, Terry aims […] The post EP.112 Terry Heta on Navigating a FIFO Career and How to Make the Most of Working in the Mining Industry appeared first on FACE Contracting.

In the face of a tragedy, what can we do to shape the mining industry to be better? The reminders we have about the importance of safety on site come at a cost that’s way too high. No matter who you are, speaking up when something doesn’t feel right, is crucial.  This week we have a special interview for […] The post EP.111 Dinghy Pattinson on Pike River and Uncovering Answers in the Wake of Tragedy appeared first on FACE Contracting.

Breaking technological new ground is hard, especially in the mining industry. Concepts only go so far without the expertise and results to back it up. So how do innovators and mining operations bridge the gap? In this episode we welcome back Andrew Rouse from Pybar. Andrew is Chief Techonology Officer for Pybar Mining Services, Board […] The post EP.110 Andrew Rouse on Taking a Deep Dive with Digital Terrain and The Next Generation of Mining Technology appeared first on FACE Contracting.

How does having the right people on your team create value in a mining operation? In this episode, we talk about personnel and recruitment with FACE Contracting’s newest team member. Today Pete interviews Chris Hanlon, Director of Permanent Recruitment at FACE Contracting. We get to know more about Chris and his insights on what makes […] The post EP.109 Meet the FACE Team: Chris Hanlon on Empowering Mining Teams and Getting Recruitment Right appeared first on FACE Contracting.

This week we chat to Tom Baskovich, Director of Product Development at Segnut. We caught up to Tom early this year in Perth. In this episode Tom talks about the leaps and bounds Segnut has made in improving safety on mine sites and beyond. We get to hear all about their innovation in the nuts […] The post EP.108 Tom Baskovich on the Nuts and Bolts of Mining and Innovation in Site Safety appeared first on FACE Contracting.

Mining is more than just an industry – it’s been a way of life for people for generations. How can you look after your own legacy in your mining career? This week we chat to Christopher O’Connor, Director of Air Cleveland Compressed Services. Pete caught up to Chris at last year’s Worthy Parts Industry Link […] The post EP.107 Chris O’Connor on Mining Through Generations and Building Your Mining Journey appeared first on FACE Contracting.

How can miners and businesses servicing the mining industry put their best foot forward as we enter our “new normal”? This week we interview Kristy Hunter, Director and Marketing Strategist for Hunter Marketing Co. No stranger to the mining industry, Kristy gives us some great advice on marketing during Covid-19 and how businesses can come […] The post EP.106 Kristy Hunter on Marketing for Miners and Looking Ahead to Life After Covid-19 appeared first on FACE Contracting.

Miners are a unique breed of workers who are subject to many different factors – how do you strike the work/life balance right? In this episode we interview Jeremy Palmer, Managing Director of Quattro Project Engineering. Quattro is a consulting engineering, management and contracting company servicing the resources industry. In this episode we get some […] The post EP.105 Jeremy Palmer on Understanding Miners and Lessons in Mining Leadership appeared first on FACE Contracting.

How can you take action on your goals and move closer to what you want to achieve? This week we interview Pete Seligman, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Alpin – an investment, consulting, and advisory firm that helps support business owners to achieve their goals. He is also the host of The Next Step podcast, […] The post EP.104 Pete Seligman on Taking Action and Finding the Right Steps to Achieve Your Goals appeared first on FACE Contracting.

In this episode we chat to Phil Jones, Exploration & Geology Manager for OceanaGold at their Macraes operation. We caught up with Phil a few months back at the head office for the OceanaGold Macraes Operation in Dunedin, New Zealand. We get more insight into this unique operation as well as some great advice from […] The post EP.103 Philip Jones on Living Your Values and Stepping Outside of Your Career Comfort Zone appeared first on FACE Contracting.

Many of us in the mining industry turn to upskilling or starting our own business to further our careers, but how do you know you’re making the right decisions?  This week we chat to Adam Bean, construction superintendent turned marketing consultant. Also known as “The Social Tradie”, Beanie breaks down marketing into effective tactics for fellow tradies and […] The post EP.102 Adam Bean on Navigating Uncertainty and Taking Control of the Modern Business Landscape appeared first on FACE Contracting.

In this unprecedented time, what does moving forward look like, and how can we take care of our fellow miners?  This week we tune in to Peter Finn’s interview on the Beneath The Surface podcast, hosted by Sean Lavin. Sean is a fellow miner, podcaster, as well as mining industry changemaker.  Sean and Pete chat over how COVID-19 has […] The post EP.101 Peter Finn Talking COVID-19 and the Future of Mining on Beneath The Surface with Sean Lavin appeared first on FACE Contracting.

This week we are celebrating the 100th episode of Full Production! Tune in to catch an interview with host Peter Finn on the behind-the-scenes of the show, and what’s coming up. In this episode, we welcome back Brett Robbo of Your Life of Impact to interview Peter Finn. We reflect on the last 100 episodes […] The post EP.100 Special: Behind the Scenes of Full Production and Face Contracting with Brett Robbo and Peter Finn appeared first on FACE Contracting.

One should never feel like they have to walk their mining journey alone. This week on Full Production we chat to Dr. Elizabeth Vueltich, Clinical Neuropsychologist and Director of Mindlink Psychology – as well as a Non-Executive Director of Miners’ Promise. In this episode Dr. Liz sheds light on the psychology behind the experiences that […] The post EP.99 Dr. Liz on Connecting the Dots Between Mental Health and Mining appeared first on FACE Contracting.

Getting started in the mining industry doesn’t have to be challenging. This week hear about how you can take advantage of the many resources and support networks in the mining industry. This week we chat to Leanne Drew, a seasoned miner who is also a writer, blogger and Host of the Beers With A Miner […] The post EP.98 Leanne Drew on How to Get Into The Mining Industry and Making the Most of Your Mining Career appeared first on FACE Contracting.

The most important asset in any mining company, or business, is people. This week Pete chats to Austin McWilliams, WA State Manager for McMahon Services and Director of SafeCheck. We caught up Austin last year at the Worthy Parts Industry Link Expo & Auction in Kalgoorlie. We chat through Austin’s mining journey as well as […] The post EP.97 Austin McWilliams on Shutdowns, Safety, and Putting People First in Mining appeared first on FACE Contracting.

We all have stories from mining life – some more believable than others!  In this episode we chat to Aaron White, who is an Author, Podcaster, and Miner. He is also known as Aaron Weston, author of ‘FIFO what really happens after the plane takes off…’, a book full of stories of what goes in behind-the-scenes in […] The post EP.96 Aaron White on Putting Mining Life into Words and Connecting Through Mine Site Stories appeared first on FACE Contracting.