At Work Pics

[Pcr]

This topic is for work pics, Here are 3 from me. Feel free to add your work pics to this topic, I will add other machines and things as I take them.
I am a plant operator for local mining industry, On this day I was in a grader, building roads for Gas Drainage drill rigs.

My workview.

Before, The material I had to work with.


After, The Sculpting was near an end.


The old girl on a well earned rest.


Olympus 210 P&S camera I keep in my workbag.
My Boss doesn't have much time for F stops and  Focus! So with a point and shoot I can sneak out a few.   

Pete...

[Tim N]

Nice work with the grader ! How long did that take ?

[Carmyllie]

I'd love to post pics of my work Pete, as so often I am inspired by those who are afflicted by profound disabilities. Legally I am unable to do so, morally I would never. However every glance, every grimace of pain, every wonderful moment of sharing time with our service users, is a treasured cerebral snapshot for me. We do take photographs to capture accomplishments of the year for each person, and these are given to carers and families to share, giving pictorial memories for all.

I am impressed by the sheer magnitude of engineering, your work entails. Nice pics and I look forward to other's entries in what should be a fascinating thread.
Jenn

[tommykelso]

Good Idea..

I will try and get the camera out in my work too... tho the lads will give me a bit of stick haha 

[Pcr]

You know Jenn my work is a means to an end, a way to pay bills, and live comfortably, The rewards I get from the finished product is personal only. The mine doesn't care how well the job is done or how much effort goes into it, they only see time vs Profit and Loss.

Now what you do has a profond effect on those around you, the dedication and care of other Human beings is a very noble pursuit. Iam sure that the rewards far exceed the trials.

All the best
Pete...

[Analog6]

Still, it's a good work record set, and the clouds in #3 are lovely

[Pcr]

Another of My little hole in the ground.






This is what is refered to as Highwall Mining.
The blast crews and draglines make a giant trench, then portals are built along the trench, (the square concrete blokes that enter the wall) and then men and machines burrow into the wall for a few kms following the coal seem.

Sounds like fun don't it, I work above ground and thats just fine with me. the wall hight is roughly 70mtrs from memory.

Pete...

[Analog6]

Interesting stuff - is it mining for coal?