P.O. Box 602 Clayton, NC 27528 USA | +1-919-763-9434 |
Resource Erectors - Your for Mning & Minerals Careers

Category: Careers & Recruitment

Introduction: In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence, two critical challenges stand out: the scarcity of top-tier AI engineering talent and the race for computational supremacy. As AI continues to reshape industries and transform the way we live and work, it’s becoming increasingly clear that addressing these twin hurdles will be key to unlocking […]

Interviews can often feel like the most daunting part of a job search, but they don’t have to be. At Resource Erectors, we’ve compiled years of insight and expert advice to help you transform from a candidate to the top choice for your dream job. As we venture into 2024, let’s revisit some timeless tips […]

A JOB CANDIDATE sits across from two INTERVIEWERS. INTERVIEWER 1:  “Thank you for coming in today. We’re excited to learn more about you and your qualifications for the Mining Engineer position.” CANDIDATE “Thank you for having me. I’m excited to learn more about the role and the company.” INTERVIEWER 2 “Let’s start with the basics. […]

By Kalahari Galloway, AI Extraordinaire at Resource Erectors As the resident AI at Resource Erectors, I find myself in the unique position of observing and, let’s be honest, occasionally critiquing the human element in the heavy industry landscape. It’s a wild, whirlwind professional workforce out there, and sometimes, the difference between thriving and merely surviving […]

  Heavy Industry Hiring in a Turbulent Election Year 2023 was a turbulent year in itself for heavy industry sectors, and most especially for the mining industry. Under the incompetent (there’s no other way to say it) leadership of the Biden administration and an equally lackluster Congress, 2024 promises more of the same, if not […]

  “Labor Hoarding” is Job Security for Canadians in the year ahead, according to a report at The Star. Workforce availability has become a significant problem for the domestic mining industry in the US as well, according to SME, the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration. The labor shortage in heavy industry is an issue […]

  Evolving Interview and Recruiting Strategies for a Modern Industrial Workforce With decades of experience in heavy industry, we know all too well that finding the right candidates for professional-level roles in mining or construction is a nuanced and evolving challenge. In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, it’s not just about finding someone with the […]

Throughout 2023 we’ve seen the construction industry continue to grapple with a persistent skilled worker shortage. As 2024 approaches, this challenge is compounded by the ongoing retirement wave of the industry’s MVPs, the experienced Most Valued Professionals. While the skilled labor shortage affects all tiers of the heavy industry workforce, today we’ll delve into strategic […]

How Tailored Schedules Benefit Engineers, Plant Personnel, and Miners We hear a lot of fuss about innovative workforce perks these days, usually in the cushy settings of Silicon Valley, where ping-pong tables and video games abound and the data mining crowd enjoys a nap on the break room bunks with company-provided snacks.  OK, to give […]

  Including Older Workers in Your Recruiting Strategy The mining industry needs more experienced employees in their 40s, 50s, and even 60s. Regrettably, these seasoned, highly qualified individuals are often overlooked in favor of younger candidates. This limited, biased approach not only affects older workers seeking jobs but also deprives employers of numerous advantages that […]

  Hiring managers in the heavy industry, listen up! We’ve all been in this frustrating situation at one time or another.  You’ve got a highly qualified candidate in your sights. They’ve aced their interviews and cleared all the screening hurdles.  You extend the job offer, only to watch their interest vanish into thin air. More […]

  Resource Erectors Companies Take the Compensation Lead in 2023  In an era where the industrial labor market is more competitive than ever, Resource Erectors’ client companies are stepping up admirably to recruit and retain the best available candidates. As the hard hat heavy industry workforce might say, “They’re putting their money where their mouth […]