Schlam is pleased to announce the appointment of experienced mining executive Phil Sellers to the role of Chief Commercial Officer as we continue to develop our global operating model. Phil will join Schlam in July and will lead our global sales teams and regionally based market managers. His appointment coincides with the release of an
As the mining sector continues to prove a gold mine for job opportunities and companies desperate for quality talent, it’s no surprise that flying in and flying out work is becoming more popular with young professionals. “Fly-in-fly-out”, more commonly referred to as FIFO, is the term used to describe someone who flies to a job
Western Australia’s thriving mining industry means there’s a high demand for skilled Heavy Fabrication tradespeople. In particular, a Boilermaker’s job prospects are very healthy right now, especially in the mining industry, where large pay packets and exciting projects lure some of the best craftsmen and women in their field. At Schlam, our Fabrication crews in
With fantastic weather, affordable quality housing, awesome outdoor activities, low crime rates and an expanding job market, Western Australia is one of the best places to live and work in the world right now! With the city’s relaxed pace of life and warm, friendly atmosphere, you’ll feel like you’re on a permanent R&R here in
The mining industry continues to thrive in Australia. Thus, HD mechanic jobs also continue to be in very high demand. Do you love working with your hands? Do you enjoy taking things apart and putting them back together? Have you always had a fascination with heavy equipment? If so, a career in heavy diesel mechanics
We know there is a skills’ shortage in Australia, but nothing aims to threaten the mining industry like the critical shortage of welders. The problem isn’t exclusively felt in Australian mining. In almost every industry across the world, welding has a transverse part to play in energy, defence, rail and transportation projects too. This severe
It’s been a great year for Schlam, as we’re closing in on our biggest year yet for dump tray sales. Our Forrestfield production team have played a big part in this achievement by using global smarts to improve efficiencies to enable us to build and sell more trays. Inefficiencies can be detrimental to any manufacturing
Schlam’s success can be attributed to product innovation and working ‘stronger together’, especially with our clients. Recently, we assisted the Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) mine in NSW to support local charities and community groups. The first three of five new Komatsu 930-E dump trucks were recently delivered to HVO – all of which have been
Nothing can quite compare to the quick progression and evolution of the mining industry, but when we reflect on where Schlam is today, we can’t help but think that our 25-year history is quite spectacular! After being in business since 1996, Schlam Welding was renamed to be Schlam Engineering in 2011, with a state-of-the-art 2,000
In the mining industry, you’d often see news stories that hero the materials and machinery or the capabilities of each product. Whether it’s the strength, durability or load capacity, or even the people who maintain these precious machines on site whilst they work. But what you don’t often read about is the people who build
The Hercules’ innovative curved dump body design is revolutionising the payload capacity of all classes of haul trucks. The Hercules is lighter, stronger, more durable, requires less maintenance and can carry more dirt than the rest. The curved design reduces stress throughout the dump body, enabling us to go thinner and lighter while maintaining structural
WA MINING CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION will integrate the innovation and research ecosystem while addressing the social and environmental standards driving a more sustainably conscious industry. The largely expanded exhibition will be taking place on 12th and 13th October 2022, showcasing the technical and digital innovation across the entire mining value chain, while the highly targeted conference will illustrate the
For over 29 years the Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) has been at the heart of the mining sector in Mackay. Returning to the Mackay Showgrounds from 19 to 21 July 2022, QME will showcase innovation and excellence across the industry and will illustrate the world-class capabilities of Mackay and the broader Central Queensland
The mining industry is continuously looking for ways to improve efficiency, cut costs and reduce carbon emissions. One of the biggest areas of savings is fuel. According to a report by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, the Australian mining sector uses 10% of the country’s energy use. And it consumes approximately five billion litres of diesel
Schlam announced today that it had been awarded a multi-million-dollar supply agreement with Fortescue Metals Group Limited (Fortescue) for both its products (Schlam Payload Solutions) and services (Schlam People Solutions) divisions. The contract will see Schlam Payload Solutions supply Fortescue with dump bodies and buckets, whilst Schlam People Solutions will provide skilled on-site mechanical and
In May 2022, Schlam reached the milestone of manufacturing its 1,500th Hercules dump body in Australia. The Hercules in question was delivered to a client in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales. Now in its 14th incarnation, the Schlam Hercules has become the dump body of choice for many of the most significant Tier
“Cleanliness is next to godliness”; sage advice on the importance of clarity and spotlessness for higher functions to be carried out in our lives. When it comes to the safety, function and maintenance of your earthmoving and mining equipment, the properties of cleanliness and attention to detail remain just as divine. Attention to detail is
Nearly 1,500 Hercules dump bodies have been designed and deployed across Australia, and that number is growing by the day. The design may not have changed much over the years to an untrained eye, but nothing could be further from the truth, according to technical sales manager Tom Smith. “To be honest, the perception that
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