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