Full Production by Peter Finn of Face Contracting

FIFOZero grew from Blake's own experiences in the mining industry and the challenges that he experienced – including the suicide of a workmate. We dive into how his program makes mental health issues accessible and open for miners.

We change things up by interviewing the Managing Director of FACE, Peter Finn, instead of the other way around. We delve deeper into Peter's upbringing and how that impacts his approach to the mining industry these days, how FACE Contracting began, the generational gaps that arise in mining, work ethic and the effort required to succeed, and plenty more.

Peter Finn sits down with the Operations Director of Esan Mining, Mal Mewett. Mal talks about lessons learnt from experience as an entry-level operator almost 40 years ago, through to a high-level managerial role overseas.

What is the value of mateship and social connection, especially in mining communities? In this episode we welcome new Full Production host, Keepa Mewett as he has a yarn to Full Production veteran, Sam Parker. 

What's the value in having the right people on your team? In this episode, we take a deep dive with our Operations Support Manager Keepa Mewett on his recipe for building great teams. 

When we're under pressure, we don't rise to the occasion. We sink to the level of our training. We continue our chat with former miner and Melbourne Storm player Peter Robinson. Today we dive deeper into the way The Storm builds mental resilience in order to create consistency in performance. We also spoke on how the mining industry shaped Peter's perspective, and how important relationships are with team members - past and present. Each Wednesday, join me, Peter Finn, managing director of FACE Contracting, as I navigate the ups and downs of the mining industry with forward-thinking professionals from all walks of life. If you're involved in the mining industry in any way – whether you're a lifer or a high-school student looking to make the leap – Full Production is the podcast for you. Links: Listen To Episode One Here The Full Production Podcast Join Our Private Full Production Facebook Group Peter Robinson - LinkedIn The Melbourne Storm Robbo's Watchtower

If you are searching for ways to create a winning team and culture in the mining industry, then emulating an uber-successful organisation such as the Melbourne Storm is a perfect way to begin. Today we talk to former miner, professional rugby league player, and Cobar boy, Peter Robinson. With the Storm being one of the current powerhouses in the National Rugby League, we tapped into his knowledge around what makes their culture so strong.  Know your role, honour your role, do your role. Each Wednesday, join me, Peter Finn, managing director of FACE Contracting, as I navigate the ups and downs of the mining industry with forward-thinking professionals from all walks of life. If you're involved in the mining industry in any way – whether you're a lifer or a high-school student looking to make the leap – Full Production is the podcast for you. In part one of this episode we spoke about Pete's journey to first grade rugby league, his curious nature and how it helps him build culture, and how that plays a part in his current role as the player welfare manager at the Storm. We also discussed:   How putting family first results in performance   How learning about other cultures and backgrounds will bring you closer as a team   A special induction program that the Storm employ for all new players   Deep insight into what Craig Bellamy is like as a leader, and much more…  Links: The Full Production Podcast Join Our Private Full Production Facebook Group Peter Robinson - LinkedIn The Melbourne Storm Robbo's Watchtower 

Whether you're trying to get a foot in the door to the mining industry, or are a seasoned miner looking for that next step, this episode has heaps of great career advice for landing your ideal mining role.

What does sustainability really mean in mining? In this episode learn about Dan Ward's journey from surveyor to self-employed mining contractor.

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.

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 Mining Services.

In this episode, we dive deep into some of the amazing discoveries and adventures from exploring historical abandoned mines in North America.

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 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 Mining Services.

How can you create a life of impact for yourself while working in the mining industry?

How can we make a real impact on mental health in the mining industry? 

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.

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 Mining Services.

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? 

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.

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 Mining Services.

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 Mining Services.

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.

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.

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.

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 Mining Services.

We get a first look at Digital Terrain, the exciting new technology venture that has already proved incredible results in increasing efficiency on underground mine sites. 

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.

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 Mining Services.

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. 

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.

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 Mining Services.

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.

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 Mining Services.

Innovation is a word that gets thrown around a lot in the mining industry, but what does it mean to make a real impact? 

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?

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 Mining Services.

How can miners and businesses servicing the mining industry put their best foot forward as we enter our “new normal”?

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, Founder of Hunter Marketing Co. 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 […] 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 Mining Services.

Miners are a unique breed of workers who are subject to many different factors – how do you strike the work/life balance right?

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 Mining Services.

How can you take action on your goals and move closer to what you want to achieve? 

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 Mining Services.

Growth can be scary, but that doesn't mean you have to put your career on hold or sacrifice your values. We explore how to make the most of those difficult decision-making times. 

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 Mining Services.

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?

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.