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In this episode of the Mining Minds Podcast, we sit down with Scott Arendt, a safety and health professional whose journey through mining has taken him from warehouse work to leadership in contractor safety and training. Scott shares how he broke into mining, the lessons he carried from his time at The Citadel military college, and the value of teamwork, leadership, and humor in building strong crews.
Scott opens up about his career path, the challenges of change in the industry, and how he balances loyalty to the company with looking out for himself and his family. He also reflects on warehouse mishaps, leadership philosophies, and the importance of fun in the workplace. Outside of mining, Scott talks about being a father, coaching his kids, making custom wood art, and finding purpose in community and creativity.
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Chapters:
00:00 Scott's Start in Mining & Warehouse Work
06:32 Transition to Logistics & Cortez Curtailed Operations
10:27 Moving into Contractor Safety & Training
14:41 Lessons from The Citadel Military College
19:56 Career Decisions, Family Influence & Shifting Paths
25:22 Teamwork, Leadership & Brotherhood in Crews
31:48 Warehouse Mishaps, Pranks & Learning the Hard Way
37:19 Leadership Training, Retention & Respect in Mining
43:05 Family Life, Woodworking, Music & Life Beyond Mining
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In this episode of the Mining Minds Podcast, we sit down with Scott Arendt, a safety and health professional whose journey through mining has taken him from warehouse work to leadership in contractor safety and training. Scott shares how he broke into mining, the lessons he carried from his time at The Citadel military college, and the value of teamwork, leadership, and humor in building strong crews.
Scott opens up about his career path, the challenges of change in the industry, and how he balances loyalty to the company with looking out for himself and his family. He also reflects on warehouse mishaps, leadership philosophies, and the importance of fun in the workplace. Outside of mining, Scott talks about being a father, coaching his kids, making custom wood art, and finding purpose in community and creativity.
Brass in and join the conversation!
Chapters:
00:00 Scott's Start in Mining & Warehouse Work
06:32 Transition to Logistics & Cortez Curtailed Operations
10:27 Moving into Contractor Safety & Training
14:41 Lessons from The Citadel Military College
19:56 Career Decisions, Family Influence & Shifting Paths
25:22 Teamwork, Leadership & Brotherhood in Crews
31:48 Warehouse Mishaps, Pranks & Learning the Hard Way
37:19 Leadership Training, Retention & Respect in Mining
43:05 Family Life, Woodworking, Music & Life Beyond Mining

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