I’ve been eager to get myself into the mining industry for a long time now and have seen countless videos on this same topic, by far this has been the most insightful and realistic video to date, so many different things I never took into consideration before hand. Thank you for making this vid cobber, definitely helped me out 👍🏼
Appreciate it mate , it’s tricky to word it without getting into trouble with the rules. But I’m a firm believer in being honest with how it actually is .
I appreciate the honesty and you've talked me out of going for it, for good reason. I just looked at the money and didnt factor in everything that you miss, even the time spent on site that you aren't paid for. I think the time spent at home at the end of the day and weekends is more valuable than I gave credit for
Yeah unfortunately the propaganda they sell to the public is misleading at best. I think the money has to get better soon as the big companies are losing people at an unsustainable rate. We are running on bare minimum constantly nowadays and way behind in services and so much new blood only a matter of time till we get a fatality of which we’ve been telling management for years about . I wish you the best with whatever decision you make and good luck 🤞 😊
Just stumbled across your video, and a great insight into the industry. Worked in the mining industry 30 years ago, some things have obviously changed, and some things have remained the same. It wasn't FIFO, but lived in a company camp in the township (in Northen Territory). Accommodation was pretty ordinary, meals were okay but repetitive and on-site "friends" are really only work colleagues, so if your stuck with a crap work crew things aren't much fun! We had a lot of freedom to pretty much do whatever we wanted outside of work hours, but we were still isolated from loved ones back home. You might be surrounded by people, but can be as lonely as hell! I got out after 2 years, realising it wasn't for me long-term.
I worked in the aussie HV/LV electricity sector till just a few years ago. The company was one of the last to streamline and corporatise. After a restructure my role instantly went from being a friendly, satisfying dream job to a job from hell and i couldn't hack it. I sympathise with your politics, KPIs, constant monitoring and reporting, and your 'heads down' approach. No workplace can resist the corporate carrot these days unfortunately.
I started doing fifo 6 months ago. 2:1 roster. My starting rate is really good. Have paid off almost all my debt and have had more money on my bank than ever before in my life. It is hard and long fortnights though. Can’t deny that.
Awesome to hear , now your sorted maybe think of a goal like house to pay off or exit strategy. As over time of that roster you’ll start missing out on life more and more . Great job of getting rid of debt it’s an awesome feeling , for sure.
@@34Media Bought my house nearly 10 years ago on an average wage. But will definitely start putting more money into the mortgage. Ideally do this job for a while, then look for an 8:6 roster mate.
I appreciated the joke about Ramsay. Got a good chuckle out of me. Thanks for being so honest about working on the mine sites. I'm a graduate engineer and currently looking for work. Never have been passionate about mining. Seems mundane
Smaller camps are wears its at, i work 4 weeks on 2 weeks off in northern canada as an offsider. Food is always amazing, smaller camps everyone knows eachother and its starts to feel like a family for those 4 weeks. Honestly the saddest part is leaving at the end if the rotation since ya never know if you will see then again if they were a good crew
currently in NZ in earth moving getting up at 4:30 getting home at 7 ish only 5 days a week for $30 lucky to be single with no family things a tad more expensive now than 18 years ago when i started on $25, 3 of my workmates just left to Aussie not working in mines but they are all on around 2-3 times the kiwi rate for the same work, Its very tempting to jump across the pond.
yes ive heard nz getting very expensive I think were heading down the same bad path too here in Aus with house prices and need to work in mines just to afford a house mortgage now days . basic wage around 115000 per year for trade hasn't gone up since it was that in the 90's somehow but company profits up every year go figure and they keep whinging about having to pay royalties and taxes . def do what you have to do mate to get by that's what im doing to feed the family. good luck sorry for late reply
Interesting to hear about the food. I always found OD (Olympic Dam) food pretty good. Also your flights, basically every mine in SA is free FIFO.. Sounds like you need to come to SA. My mate is a mechanic with CAT in OD, he only works 5 months of the year, is on $130k and now buying his second home (investment property)... He loves mining, think you need to get out of that particular mine site.
Yeah unfortunately they seem to think they are helping but it ha become more and more a negative place to be. And its they're fault as they just don't listen.
Hey man came back to this video alongside the topic I was looking into: mining jobs as tyre fitting OTR for earth moving vehicles. Starting a job with OTR tyres iinvolved and hoping it gives me a pathway to the mines. Been told its paying $60-80 an hour. 12 hour days yea bring it already been through that. Im a mehcnaic but happy to keep it as a hobby for now. Money sis one thing but looking at being occupied as Im 28, and working a lot anyway, so willing to sacrifice 2 years working and reevaluate. Not too interested in diesel mechanic, taking a step off that physcial and dirty work. Tyre fitttning at a local shop with some mechanics, much better fot he time being rather dealership work style, loving it.
Very informative video but just a quick update. I'm starting as a Chef under a JRP program which means I am not qualified yet and have the lowest salary among all other chefs as I have just finished my school but I was offered 90 annual as full-time + super and all other allowances and penalties. Casuals do get a lot for sure.
nice one congrats , sounds liek where you are going is finally upping the salary the ESS staff heer dont get near that starting out i think the top cooks ar emaybe getting 80 grand for 2/1 so sounds liek you found a good spot great work
I’ve been working in processing for a bit over a year now. I never had any desire to get on the mines. In fact I hated the idea. Pretty much the only reason I gave it a go is because after being a concreter and steel fixer for 15 years, I’m now still in my 30s and have the body of a car crash victim! It was a tough decision. I hated it. Not only because In my last career I had done a lot of work for the mines and I knew that the mining industry was a sh*tshow. But also because, like you said it’s all safety and sh*t. I’d stepped out of a 15 year career where it was hard, full on, dangerous and no mucking around and got into a job where everyone is standing around for 45 minutes smoking and talking sh*t because we’re waiting for a signature on a piece of paper. Adapting to the mining life was really hard. But not because the work was hard, but way too easy. And even the most simple of tasks are far more complicated than they should be. It’s almost like they don’t even want you to work in case you get hurt. 😂 But you know, it’s really not all bad. The shop prices at our site, even smokes are pretty much the same as Coles and woollies. The food is actually really good. The camp is quite comfortable. Everyone gets along great. The newer rooms are great. Although it is strict, it’s not too insane. There’s cameras everywhere but eyes aren’t on you 24/7. Swearing is a lot more looser than some other places. So long as you’re not swearing while (being caught) defaming someone, it’s pretty relaxed. The 2.2 roster works out awesome because when I was concreting, I was lucky to be home 8 days a month. And when I was home I was always injured, chronically fatigued and getting ready to go away again in a day or two. My wife hated it, so the family life has actually improved dramatically! Being in a loader on a regular basis is good too as it breaks the monotony. Our supervisors are awesome and pretty easy to get along with (but not so much the managers), And I think the biggest benefit is that there’s no snitches. We all share a good mateship, we can all talk to each other in confidence because most of all, as you also said. Nobody wants to be there. Everyone hates it and it’s that mutual hatred that keeps everyone together. 😂 Great video mate! Keep up the good work! 🤙🏻
cheers mate sounds like you found a good crew of people to be with . nice to hear some positives out there gives a little hope to the rest cheers thanks for stopping by appreciate it
The culture is really toxic, so this is a great video to put things in perspective for those that are thinking of getting into mining. Good luck to those going to join up I wish you all the best.
If you don't mind me asking, how many years of experience do you have in engineering? Was it difficult to find a job and did you apply through job boards or cold call? Do you know if most of the engineering roles pay similar amounts? Thanks
No partner, no kids, no commitments, no vices, don't drink, dont smoke, don't watch porn. Nothing holding me back. Still in my 20s. All I want is routine, structure, and money 💵
Good video pretty much nailed everything except for the drugs, I’ve had supervisors and superintendents on the gear, I was in construction, first one G3 project Gove, we had it good then, no drugs, other than the 4-1, work 14 days on, 15th day off, work another 14 then fly home, but fly days were on there time and payed travelling to home and we had 7 days at home, great food, great camp, good back then, the drugs came later mostly on my last on Cirtis Is Gladstone Qld, I finished 2016, ICE was bad.
yeah def still around all teh chemicals are still being used as tongue testing only works 48 hours out . with bar restrictions and all teh rules people are always going to look for some way to release the companies dont understand that and treat people liek inmates. my younger years on road jobs everyone was drunk and wasted but teh differenece was people looked after each other and if you couldnt do your job then DCM hope your found a new life out side mining and doing ok mate
On the plus side, you did not mention the bonus of the meals included, that you would otherwise spend at a normal city job. At $25 per day for 3 meals (quite reasonable costing) times 242 work days, you save over $6,000. Then, if you are single and have no fixed off work accommodation, you are saving 34 weeks rent. Just rent for the week you are off. It might be more expensive for 1 week accommodation, but you didn't pay for the previous 2 weeks. So, just a stab in the dark, another $4,500 saved. As my father told me when I was young, it's not so important the money you make, it's the money you save (as in, the money you didn't spend). So, probably add 10 grand onto the positive side of your ledger....😊
def save money on food . rent wise i doubt you ll store all your lifes gear you have every time you fly out then constantly arrange a new rental every swing so may not be really applicable. food on site is servo prices and beer not cheap so if a drinker those food savings might balance out if you dirnk every night liek 1/3 of site does but yes food even tho crap will def save money for sure good point
Hi mate I was just going to apply for mining job and move to WA but luckly I was looking on youtube for any information about working in the mines I'm glad that I watch your video it gave me a lot to think about! I guess it's not as good as the people are saying back in nz 😕 Thank you for a great honest video👍
Def better to be prepared, the propaganda that the mining companies are from the same school as the government. Most important is to have a plan if you’re going to do it . So you can get out it’s not something anyone should plan to do with their life. Just a way to get a step up or to help achieve goals
Mining isnt all doom and gloom, like many things in life it's what you make it. So many views in this video i could refute but most aren't that serious like food ect. You do have to be very mentally tough and avoid negative people like they have covid because that shit is contagious. Been in the game 12 years and have absolutely no intention of sitting in perths increasingly terrible traffic twice a day
true , we are getting reports of some good sites starting to appear again and some money getting increased , but def not this company one of our team just had half his bonus taken off him for someone hearing him say something they didn't like but as its a confidential dob in the super couldn't even say who or what its was? yet again no ham on sight for lunches for the whole week. unfortunately this used to be a great place that has been destroyed by toxic management that have no clue how to do their job or to lead people . great to hear you've been lucky enough to find a good one cheers for letting us know.
Yea definitely money is not as good, I work in WA within the mining industry. The sites I have come across working in safety talking with some of the chefs and staff working within the camp itself… it appears that you can make some serious cash as a chef if you go causal with all the labour hire agency’s out there now chefs are so sort after some chefs are getting $50+ an hour as casual. I’m saying that though the hourly rate is more attractive you don’t receive those sick days, holidays etc. Additionally I believe that some sites are really good when it comes to the stores for example my site don’t mark up there items they sell it for what they buy it for, they therapy around this is it increase moral and provides an additional service to the staff on site, it also increases retention within the mine. 100% agree money is not as good as it was. Fantastic video very informative. Looking to relocate back to the city for work as for me the pros for mining have diminished.
Cheers mate, def agree with you on providing cheaper food on site to purchase. There is so much teh mining companies could do to keep people and attract new people but they are poorly run at top level by bean counters who have no idea what its like to live in the bush. Our site just spent millions on rape doors that don't work to protect us form ourselves meanwhile food has become dismal and another 3 people on our crew alone just quit as they have had enough of the penny pinching while the company brags about record profits and wastes money on useless stuff that does nothing to help anyone. pretty soon all we will have is TA's which is nowhere near safe !
@@34MediaYea working at mid level management… I 100% agree. These mining companies are lining the pockets of their investors, executive management and local interests. I have witnessed first hand the corrupt mindset of some high level managers who are promised bonuses etc on their ability to cut costs and the expense of the working man and women on site. After bringing this up in a meeting… I received a termination letter the following week. Currently looking at putting forth a unfair dismissal but knowing how deeply ingrained the top executives reach goes I doubt I will get very fair with it. I’m pro workforce and experienced first hand what happens when you go against the system. I hope your conditions get better but in this day and age it’s very unlikely. I’m disappointed the mining industry is going this direction with people using there fictitious titles to push political agendas. I wish you well man stay safe out there.
Mate, I watched your video. And thank you for your time to help others. Sounds like a shit place you are in. Why are you still there ? Surely after all those years you can move on. Thank you for your advise and helping others with their decisions whether to work in the mines. But hopefully you can escape that prison and set yourself free. Surely you've set yourself up by now. Best of luck mate. And thanks again for your video
Unfortunately due to mistakes I made when younger I got divorced and started off here in wa in 2008 with pretty much nothing to my name 15 grand in super , and had to start all over again at 35. my baseball career before that had used any money I had ever made and as a contractor in the old days you had a new super fund every job and the fees ate them mostly away . So after 14 years here ive seen it go form a great place with fantastic highly skilled people to a very depressing place with 80% unskilled workers all because of the ne owner that brought us out 11 years ago. My super is now good and my family has a nice house that we are paying off . and a 6 year old to pay bills as well sees me not wanting to leave as all I can get somewhere els his back on the tools . but as a dad my priorities are supporting my family and giving him the best options I can like my mum and dad gave me . I couldn't do that anywhere else unfortunately so ive decided to sacrifice myself for the family and I can live with that . glad you enjoyed the video and appreciate you saying hi 😊
Just got my first job in mines (Rescue Paramedic) $115,000 7/7 This is my first job since I qualified with my Paramedic degree, happy with that for 12 months or so until I get a job with the ambo's or I might stay on if I enjoy it. (Single no kids)
Congratulations mate thanks to amazing paramedics like you that give aus a chance to survive when it goes pear shaped. Good luck I hope it goes well for you 😊
Really thought the food and facilities would be top notch to keep workers moral up. Didnt think theyd skimp on things like that. Once i seen that that would ve a deal breaker for me.
yeah not good on the food side here and in general . im pretty fussy but when everyone else in my crew started complaining i knew i was right. the worst part is they can't even cook fresh food and its not michelin star crap im talk ing soggy bacon soaking in a bay marie for 1 hour . a good night is if your lucky to get hot fresh chips lol ive heard some good stories tho form a few cementers on here so im hopefully the penny pinching crap will end at some stage.
@@SevenCostanza no luck on that side of things unions have stuff all power heer in wa . and the one s weve all tried do stuff all just a money making machine ive tried to get them to help on multiple occasions and nothing they can do. hence why most people have left
Hi @34media your videos are amazing, very informative. I am a trained metalworker for construction technology from Germany. Ive worked the Last 6 years in the conveyor technology AS a industry mechanic in a Big company which means that I will probably take jobs as a boilermaker or a mechanic ( boilermaker earns more Money?!) I got my visa, paid for my RPL today + a professional CV + LinkedIn account. I hope that this will give me the best chances in difficult times. I want to fly to Australia in April and do the White Card & inductions to start as soon as possible, because the tax reset will follow on 01.07, right? Do you have any tips and tricks? I've read through almost all the videos and comments. Thank you for that !
Sounds like you've done most of the hard work mate i wish you all the best. remember sometimes easier to go to site as a contractor then meet the bosses and get a job with the big companies that way. Our HR is in the phillipines so going thru normal route is a nightmare we cant even get help form them . so i can only imagine someone trying to get a job would have dramas. Any way i hope it works out and you find a good site and company to work with !
just did a simple calculation. work in mine as 2/1 you work 53% more hours than 38 based work. so, you will get 53% more then what you earned now if you work at same hours.
pretty much mate that's where the money is its all about the hours, we do get 10%bonus on base wage most years while they are making bulk money and on site allowances factored in but even with all that starting wage will be around $40 an hour for a fitter at the company i work at. which is decent but with most contractors now earning $80 we have people leaving the big companies hand over fist.
I was on an even time roster of 2 days 2 nights and four days off. I went through my roster and calendar and determined that going on a 2 and 1 roster meant I would go from 184 shifts per year to 244 shifts per year.
@@fnqoldfella68 yeah i think the industry is finally readjusting the pay scales now after a long hiatus , especially as it has been in boom for at least last 5 years here in WA
I don’t want to be a scare video more educational. If you have a plan or like me had to start life over at 30 with nothing it’s all I’ve got so I just have to put up with it. But please be prepared for what may come .
yeah can take a while to fit in like most new things, just need to stay focused on why your their no one is their because they love mining. ive never met anyone in 30 years that ever wanted to be a miner we are her by circumstance lol good luck
good example of how bad mining has become, my employer currently had a team investigating me for 6 months. And putting me up for ethics breach for using block letters, when i send messages on group chat! i can't say it any more clearer RUN from mining! Apparently that's offensive now days ?????
@@BlueBino_ i use block letters when typing to make it easy to read and see but apprently thats offensive and now i had my job threatened thsi week and no block or capital letters allowed to be used in thsi company even though all our names and signs are in capitals/block letters . the sueprtendent told me it was illegal in australia to us e block letters to type a message !!
@@34Media Holy f* man seriously? Is it that bad? I've heard some really weird and strange stories regarding politics and antics... btw mate... I'd recommend working on a cotton farm/broad acre farm if you are all about your mechanics and machinery. Based on what I'm watching here, the life style and pay works out way better.
Yeah wasn’t always this way but the company is getting worse only now that we are way understaffed they admitted to bad retention haha no one left we literally run out pit on most days 2 fitters for 80 machines . Not much can do but survive
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training is not one of mining strong points its more of throw you in a croc invested river . but once your in you ll realise there are some there that you wouldn't let drive a mower let alone a 300 tonne missile
Hey Mate thank you for being honest in you review of the mining life im moving over to Brisbane from NZ in February and looking into mining would you say the industry is still the same?
as i haven't worked in east coast mining which is heavy on unions which have no power in western Australia still . its very different , weve had a few people leave form iron ore to go to coal in qld and within a month come back saying it was way worse on the work side for the big Australian company conditions in camp s i think and wages will be different and weve had a few people say its better on the comments here on this video if that helps . generally its all pretty much the same its a shit job for decent money if your willing to sacrifice your life for a few years to get yourself sorted i would still recommend
@@34Media thanks for the insight I've been in the roading industry for a decade when I first started it was a shit show mangers and formans would verbally abuse new worker and the turn over was crazy we would get a new worker ever week cause of the culture they had back then now it's all settled down a bit the only thing with the company I was working for the pay was crap even till now and I've been there for over a decade now finally moving on hopefully to a better opportunity
Ive been working in the city last few years and can clear 120k after tax but yeah im jumping from job to job so often and its getting harder to find contracts now days in Melbourne. I really dont want to be away from home unless they are paying better in the mines now. How is it looking in 2024 for skilled trades?
Things are changing def but seems to be worse for me at least the big company I work is forcing us to change rosters to either 8/6 or 2/2 so lose 20% of wage and no more flights paid plus lose another day for travel if they choose 8/6 I will have to pay 30000 a year in flights from 15000 now plus 6 5 hour flights a month 2 a week. So that will be the end of Mining in WA for east coasters . Only contractor companies will pay flights and can shuffle people from site to site to make it worthwhile. These companies are only interested in share prices and hedge fund investors they care nothing about their employees. Unless you can get something on the east coast to save on travel I’d suggest staying away from WA they only want people who live in wa to work now . Sorry for the bad news good luck 🤞 we’re all going to need big business doesn’t want people making a living anymore.
thats better then what you d get here 2/1 mid range high level is 145 base so whoever your working with sounds like a decent employer ive been here 13 years and still on the same level i started on.
Great content mate. I've been looking at drill and blast jobs in the mines as I'm not skilled and need to get on my feet. But I haven't been vaccinated and it seems most places require a vaccination even though getting one doesn't reduce the chances of transmission. Do you know why they are required? Even in the mines that are out in the open and not just underground, thanks.
yeah still on going they won't change it unfortunately hence the massive shortfall of staff. Th only reason i think they still do it is to save profit as less chance of entire site shutting down for a week or more. Money wise that could be in the hundreds of millions of dollars lost hence why they play super scared we only just stopped having to test before flying to site in october. which was a pain in the butt.
Ever meet or hear about people getting into the WA mining industry on a work visa sponsorships or similar? Specifically im intrested in locomotive driver jobs, im currently working as a mainline driver hauling freight in scandinavia. Anyways intresting video!
Yeah those rail jobs are highly sort after be very tricky . Even if you worked for the company it would be hard generally used to reward and also fill quotas for Kpi’s unfortunately. Never say never tho if you have the skills they still need someone who knows what they’re doing to actually drive them. I know they are looking at automated trains for our company so be no drivers soon same as mining trucks
Hey mate, i've been in Army full time for 7 years now and i'm thinking of closing this chapter of my life (possibly stay as active reserves). I turn 28 this year, single, no kids, no debt. Been heavily considering coming into the mines to earn a buck and stack it away for the next 3-5 years. Was wondering what type of money could a storesperson/manager be looking at and how hard it would be to land a gig? Cheers for any info mate, appreciate the video.
contracting is best way to get in, if lucky enough to get in which is the hard part then no reason 80-100 grand wouldn't be feasible the mines all have large parts/logictic depts and constantly turning over staff. hope this helps
Pretty much just different pressures, the worst thing with management is job security. when iron ore was $50 a tonne 7-8 years ago all the engineers on site and all contractors got let go or sacked in a 2 wk period. i was step up superintendent at that stage and had to give the news to 6 contractors all at once after prestart. the tradies at least hav that value where they will be the last to go before they close the doors. So get into lithium or nickel. 5 years ago nickel west was just about shut down it got to $100 a tonne and they were laying off everywhere. now with these silly electric cars which we don't have enough lithium or nickel on he planet to supply its up to $60000 a tonne . Coal is probably the one you need to be careful in in OZ but i still think short term you can get in and out and pay off some debt.
Hi mate , am due for a new video for my mining series . Short answer is security. You’ll make more money contracting but you will get times when you don’t work for 3 months. With a family and once you get older tend to trade money for security for your family.
@@34Media thanks. Its a great series, I have found all the videos I've watched to be informative and worth my time 100% with lots of valuable things to learn.
It is back breaking labour out in the heat all day next to a noisey dusty rig. You are putting yourself at risk of developing Silicosis. Exploration is the first to get axed in a downturn, drillers can often find themselves back as an offsider in a downturn etc
Thanks for the valuable information mate wow !!. Subbed to your channel. Moving over to OZ from NZ soon probably Kalgoorlie to try and get into mining. Any thought on these resume packages on offer now going for around $500 to increase your chances of getting in ?
cheers mate appreciate it , just remember its all about pc culture nothing to do with digging dirt . make sure you talk about diversity inclusion and safety, that's all they care about now. Good luck !
@@faghahasan Yeah man moved to Kalgoorlie Got a job in the superpit Been there 4months now Seems like an easy place to get a start in mining from what I’ve heard I just moved here without a job
Yeah there are better sites , this used to be really good here until current owners took over and each site changes all the time. generally most aren't that flash. Ive only been to maybe 2 mine sites that was impressed by .
yeah about $50 an hour, but make sure you balance what you lose, lifestyle and work wise it can be good if you have a plan to get out once youve achieved a goal but most long term end up regretting it
I'm in the process of getting my health and safety qualifications, apart from them being seen as the fun police, what's a career in that look like in the mines?
A growing field, for sure mate. Always a healthy budget in safety . Until the price of ore drops of course which we are due for. About every ten years since I’ve been working this happens but normally only lasts about a year. But you should have plenty of opportunities open to you in that field.
That’s a good thing , whole purpose of these vids is to give the heads up. The propaganda the mining companies show on tv is not how it really is . And I’ve some good feedback too from some people that have found a good site and team. “Plan for the worst, hope for the best! “ and you’ll never be disappointed. Good luck I hope you get a good one ☝️
@@34Media Appreciate it mate, yep not going in with in high expectations.. the purpose is obviously money 👍🏻 At least I can tick it off the list if it isn’t for me. Just curious if you’ve got a second - Is it only Telstra that’ll get you reception on your mobile out there? Im with Optus that’s all. Cheers mate.
And the company gets what the company wants,nothings as precious as a hole in the ground..Midnight Oil. Sorry but listening to your video made me think of this...
very simialr to the mechainci side mate maybe a little bit better wages. obviously if in the pilbara its not much fun on a 50 dge day soyoull earn your money on those days generally its lots of repetative bucket work or handraisl if in truck dept
@@34Media cheers for the info mate, was thinking of doing it just for a year or 2 to try get ahead abit cause nowhere else really pays that we'll that I know of
Hi. It’s great vid! I am from Europe interested in working in a mine but there is one obstacle i like to get high can you tell me how often they test for cannabinoids in urine?
@@aBoyfromtheBox yeah unfortunately australia is way behind on the cannabis front . couple of states trying to make it legal but the mines wont scared cats, even though 50% of the miners i know are on dex amphetamines which is ok by the mines ??
Far out.. why do these companies nickel & dime the workers! ( eg.. not paying for handover time, not paying for time before you can fly out, your time flying in etc. As well as cutting food cost and all that ) Just doesnt make sense to me as the human workforce is what makes it all happen & is their most valuable asset. You would think they would really look after their workers.. they would then get the best experienced guys & get better productivity and would have low staff turnover so less training cost etc. Bloody disgusting how they really screw down the workers!!!!!
Yeah it’s hurting them now as we are running on skeleton staff now. Another 3 quit from our crew last swing due to better conditions and money elsewhere soon we’ll only have contractors on site 😂
hi mate , ESS is the site camp facility group they clean rooms gardens cook bar work etc its form 60-80 grand shouldn't need experience and will get you on site where you will meet people . a lot of people have started working for the camp running groups and through meeting people they get a job with the mining company
Hey mate very helpful video cheers Thinking about breaking in as a haul truck operator Any tips? Currently a water truck operator, but no dump truck experience.. Also have you guys been mandated for the VAX out there? And do you know any mines that haven’t mandated God bless you mate you are loved.. :)
Cheers for popping in. Unfortunately all wa is mandated including businesses that deal with mining companies by wa govt. I did hear that somehow they were going to backflip on this even tho it cost a lot of people their careers. If your driving water trucks pretty much the same and you still should have a good chance for sure. We have water cart ops that are now driving diggers after 6 months as there is op shortage. Unfortunately like always still takes forever to get a job. Contract is a great way to show your metal and meeet the supervision team and get in the back door . Good luck 🤞
Yeh true that’s a shame.. Hope we see some good out of this election 👍 thanks mate I’m over in QLD but yeh looking for maybe next year.. see how the world looks then haha Thanks
Stay healthy by going to the gym after the crap food? All I need is some sleep and good food and I'll go flat out. But I won't survive if they won't provide a good feed. All to save a couple dollars for old mates next yacht. This sounds like a joke. Keep your money.
G'day mate. I'm an auto electrician, been looking at jobs in pilbra. got a question about tooling... are tools provided? if not, in my case i have a very large toolbox and is it secure while off shift? will the company pay for the freight? the other question, the advertisement says they'll relocate my family into housing there, my family is a dog lol are pets included in this?
Grab a forkable pallet box from Bunnings or alike . You’ll get a tool cupboard at work and work from bags mostly. Ask def about all on offer when moving they should pay for the lot including pet moving and rent for at least a month or two . Make sure they give to you in writing
Hey man I loved your video so honest and earning 40 quids and paying for your own flights etc plus you are stuck in very unfriendly environment no way, it would be a prison for me I would prefer to get sparky job, u get no overtimes, mining it is lonely place to be so easy to lose your life😢
yes def not for everyone , like ive said many times no kid ever dreams of being a miner, its a doctor astronaut etc but as my dad always told me having a trade means youll always have a job to pay teh bills an di thank him for that lesson . A sparky is a great choice of trade nowdays i woudl never put forward a diesel mechanic tarde def not worth the hard work . elec trades offer so many options and hv lets you do work on own home as well saving money so def the direction i would advise to try for if possible . at teh end of teh day its just a job. good luck mate thanks for watching and glad it helped and fingers crossed you get something that you can enjoy !
How we can get jobs in mining,As I was from India and not having any idea how to get recruitment in mining industry in other countries. If any idea could plz share by making an video
Unfortunately a lot are fully qualified heavy diesel mechanic starting rate is 115,000 and even worse the Lv mechanics now on the same wage so not even worth being heavy plant mech just work at Toyota and get the same! Some other companies are finally starting to offer more after 10 years of zero pay rise . So now we are having mass exodus of qualified staff , and left with unskilled traineeship to do skilled work without killing themselves , it won’t be long tho .
Hey buddy, I am an experienced mechanic from Papua New Guinea, working on small and big engines. I would very much like to work in a mining company in Australia. Is there anyway you can help make that possible by providing some contacts? Thanks.
I suggest looking at contractors first they maybe able to assist with work visa more easily . Someone like Mader as they do lots of international work might be a good start
try through contractors that work for sites first good way to see if you like it try mader , depending on your trade or Ess for kitchen cleaning to get your foot in door
HI Steve, no drama's there mate if you get in, as you're probably done with the party times more chance of saving your money and staying out of the spotlight. The millennial and Woke army are starting to build tho so you will get frustrated. As long as you have your plan set for how long you'll stay for or a goal, you will be fine and can be a great retirement plan also if you can put up with all the rubbish.
@@34Mediacheers mate but I have to confess a little l am 52 but not a fat fucker cos I am leaner than the average yep retired from partying Just got my manual HR License Honestly what do you recommend mate
@@stevemorrison8427 you ll be fine mate if you chasing some cahs then if you can get in which is the hard part you will be fine i think good luck . Try contractoring first to get in teh door thats the best bet
@@34Media it’s me again mate sorry to hassle you again What do you think about those online courses about getting into mining should you do them before jumping in
Best bet is to start with a labour hire company that way you cna get a feel for teh mien see if its any good and then swap over to the company running the mine
depending on company and experience id say you'd be looking at 85-100 + per year gross 2/1 roster ours has gone up a little as huge lack of staff at moment. very slowly getting better
"its like very soft prison" hahaha omg I lost it hahaha that's actually funny ngl, thank you for making me laugh. I know it sucks but I want to try this out now. But the sexual assult is insane honestly even guy vrs guy, and men to ladies that is crazy. I rather just stay in my room and if im going out id only talk to my crew ngl. thanks for this video soooo much im applying for a drilling fifo and hopefully I get it. tbh we get overtime, and paid transportation and etc. so thank you for giving me an insight tho about what its like
Hopefully it helps, obviously can only go off my current wa employer and can’t say their name as sackable offence to say negative things in any media. Good luck hope it goes well for you
Hi there , yeah i spent a lot of my life doing road work concrete companies small contractors etc. And i think sometimes a small company has a lot of advantages, as a mechanic you hav to learn to think for yourself. You have to actually fix the machine where as in mining its just replacing parts. Our breakdown team which is 4 filters and 1 sparky/fitter do all the breakdowns for entire mine of 150+ machines and they would be one ones that actually fix or patch things up. Ive been contractor where had no sparky no tyre filters and had to learn to do the lot. So he work is def harder bu as a smaller team you're actually appreciated for what you do. Minings the only place ive worked where the most unskilled people on site run the business which is scary and why they waste so much money. Contractors have high budgets , but team work is essential and you generally will be happier. Down side is you won't be home much doing field service for cat dealers i was lucky to be home a few days a month . I had a crap load of spare money but i was living in utes and motels and eating form servo's. Which actually was better food then we get now 😂 Generall there will be more money in it as you will ge overtime pay as well and public holidays , but as with most contracts you will need to save it as you might be a few months in between contractors or have to change companies a lot . Superannuation is tricky you'll end up with 10 or more too , its a little easier nowadays but at one stage i think i had a dozen different super accounts form all the jobs. hope this helps ?
@@34Media yeah that is helpful. I am getting into the engineering side of it so it might be different to what you are saying. Do you know any engineers that do non FIFO work in the mines and do they like what they do? I can't see many downside to what I will be doing expect the obvious of being remote and away fr family. It is good though as I am on a 8/6 roster
@@davidcowan1583 Hey mate , yeah brother in law is engineer and he loves what he does , and couple other good mates do engineering outside of mining and very happy. Unless you're building a new mine generally engineers are used for their analysis skills and computer work . so if your passionate about building amazing things you may be disappointed. Its a ver repetitive role on site lots of meetings not much happening tho. if you love and passionate about engineering contracting i think would be a better angle to look at i always enjoyed knowing i built something after a project was finished even though i only fixed the gear you get a satisfaction inside. Mining you get nothing its just the same thing over and over. id much rather you go build something that makes a difference thats wha we need in this world smart engineer's who build amazing things i know the moon and safety is very appealing, but you may end up regretting it down the road and id hate for that to happen ! Go be the next elon musk and then ill service your fleet of cars for ya!😂
Don't do it to yourself. It's a big kinder garden and extremely unhealthy for you peddling ridiculous hours from dusk till dawn. Stay with your families away from dirt and dust.
do you guys hire international people .....WHO have proper degree and experience??? (i am doing my masters in curtin university will i get a job after my masters??)
Yeah mate mining companies hire a broad spectrum of people form all over the world sounds like your going to have a degree so i couldn't imagine you being an international would be too big a drama. good luck
19:30 swearing is not allowed, someone was fired for swearing.. OMG Thanks for making the video. I had a feeling the fifo mining life wasn't as pleasant as the other's guy's video which made it look like the life of a rock star. Maybe its good for a year or two to save money. Hope you can find your way out of the 'prison' lifestyle soon. th-cam.com/video/RKr8DEtoGvE/w-d-xo.html
its def not teh fairy tale the ads make it seem which is teh main point im hopefully getting across . if you have a plan and stick to it to get in and get out then it can work long term tends to not work its very draining , for sure
No more then any other time in life. It’s a harsh job in a harsh environment, and people are away from family and friends so things always are exaggerated. I’ve always found if you work hard and treat people the same unlike the business which causes a lot of the dramas . You won’t have any dramas.
Roster is ok 👌 the company has progressively gotten worse over time . I have a 5 year old so my responsibility is family first and have been in a office for 6 years now . And too old to go back on tools . When I leave this job I’ll be leaving mining for ever , so just not worth the pain of starting all over again to me .
Fair enough mate. Sorry if i came across a bit rude but was just generally curious as I'm about to go in the industry myself and know a lot of people that have moved around until they got a swing and site that offers a better balance but your reply makes total sense :) @@34Media
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I’ve been eager to get myself into the mining industry for a long time now and have seen countless videos on this same topic, by far this has been the most insightful and realistic video to date, so many different things I never took into consideration before hand. Thank you for making this vid cobber, definitely helped me out 👍🏼
Appreciate it mate , it’s tricky to word it without getting into trouble with the rules. But I’m a firm believer in being honest with how it actually is .
Yes great content well done mate.
I appreciate the honesty and you've talked me out of going for it, for good reason. I just looked at the money and didnt factor in everything that you miss, even the time spent on site that you aren't paid for. I think the time spent at home at the end of the day and weekends is more valuable than I gave credit for
Yeah unfortunately the propaganda they sell to the public is misleading at best. I think the money has to get better soon as the big companies are losing people at an unsustainable rate. We are running on bare minimum constantly nowadays and way behind in services and so much new blood only a matter of time till we get a fatality of which we’ve been telling management for years about . I wish you the best with whatever decision you make and good luck 🤞 😊
Just stumbled across your video, and a great insight into the industry.
Worked in the mining industry 30 years ago, some things have obviously changed, and some things have remained the same.
It wasn't FIFO, but lived in a company camp in the township (in Northen Territory).
Accommodation was pretty ordinary, meals were okay but repetitive and on-site "friends" are really only work colleagues,
so if your stuck with a crap work crew things aren't much fun!
We had a lot of freedom to pretty much do whatever we wanted outside of work hours, but we were still isolated from loved ones back home.
You might be surrounded by people, but can be as lonely as hell!
I got out after 2 years, realising it wasn't for me long-term.
Cheers mate thanks for stopping by , do remember those camp days at start of my career a lot better then now
I love this whole video, definitely truthful, funny and absolutely informative ‼️‼️
cheers mate appreciate it!
I worked in the aussie HV/LV electricity sector till just a few years ago. The company was one of the last to streamline and corporatise. After a restructure my role instantly went from being a friendly, satisfying dream job to a job from hell and i couldn't hack it. I sympathise with your politics, KPIs, constant monitoring and reporting, and your 'heads down' approach. No workplace can resist the corporate carrot these days unfortunately.
Theres a special place in hell for the people who invented KPI`s.
I started doing fifo 6 months ago. 2:1 roster. My starting rate is really good. Have paid off almost all
my debt and have had more money on my bank than ever before in my life. It is hard and long fortnights though. Can’t deny that.
Awesome to hear , now your sorted maybe think of a goal like house to pay off or exit strategy. As over time of that roster you’ll start missing out on life more and more . Great job of getting rid of debt it’s an awesome feeling , for sure.
@@34Media Bought my house nearly 10 years ago on an average wage. But will definitely start putting more money into the mortgage. Ideally do this job for a while, then look for an 8:6 roster mate.
@@WHIKID1 great to see a plan awesome! So easy to get trapped . Good on you stay safe
In which trade?
@@tannergibson3830I operate an excavator mate.
I appreciated the joke about Ramsay. Got a good chuckle out of me. Thanks for being so honest about working on the mine sites. I'm a graduate engineer and currently looking for work. Never have been passionate about mining. Seems mundane
Hi mate thanks for watching appreciate it. hopefully gives a more honest look at what we do. So you can make better choices good luck !
Smaller camps are wears its at, i work 4 weeks on 2 weeks off in northern canada as an offsider. Food is always amazing, smaller camps everyone knows eachother and its starts to feel like a family for those 4 weeks. Honestly the saddest part is leaving at the end if the rotation since ya never know if you will see then again if they were a good crew
yeah def better with a smaller company for sure ive had good times at small camps and crews
currently in NZ in earth moving getting up at 4:30 getting home at 7 ish only 5 days a week for $30 lucky to be single with no family things a tad more expensive now than 18 years ago when i started on $25, 3 of my workmates just left to Aussie not working in mines but they are all on around 2-3 times the kiwi rate for the same work, Its very tempting to jump across the pond.
yes ive heard nz getting very expensive I think were heading down the same bad path too here in Aus with house prices and need to work in mines just to afford a house mortgage now days . basic wage around 115000 per year for trade hasn't gone up since it was that in the 90's somehow but company profits up every year go figure and they keep whinging about having to pay royalties and taxes . def do what you have to do mate to get by that's what im doing to feed the family. good luck sorry for late reply
Interesting to hear about the food. I always found OD (Olympic Dam) food pretty good. Also your flights, basically every mine in SA is free FIFO.. Sounds like you need to come to SA. My mate is a mechanic with CAT in OD, he only works 5 months of the year, is on $130k and now buying his second home (investment property)... He loves mining, think you need to get out of that particular mine site.
They went all healthy salad style food for a bit and we are starting to see some real food come back to site after a lot of complaints.
Such a helpful video. Glad you said the 'soft jail' thing as that what I had imagined.
Yeah unfortunately they seem to think they are helping but it ha become more and more a negative place to be. And its they're fault as they just don't listen.
Hey there mate.. appreciate the honest view and all the things you need to take into consideration about mine work.
Very informative.. Cheers
No problems hope it helps in someway, thanks for dropping by.
Someone help me move to Australia... I'm a mining engineer from Kenya
Hey man came back to this video alongside the topic I was looking into: mining jobs as tyre fitting OTR for earth moving vehicles. Starting a job with OTR tyres iinvolved and hoping it gives me a pathway to the mines. Been told its paying $60-80 an hour. 12 hour days yea bring it already been through that. Im a mehcnaic but happy to keep it as a hobby for now. Money sis one thing but looking at being occupied as Im 28, and working a lot anyway, so willing to sacrifice 2 years working and reevaluate. Not too interested in diesel mechanic, taking a step off that physcial and dirty work. Tyre fitttning at a local shop with some mechanics, much better fot he time being rather dealership work style, loving it.
awesome job mate def sounds liek a better option congrats and best of luck in that great to hear people find a way out it can be tricky to leave
Very informative video but just a quick update. I'm starting as a Chef under a JRP program which means I am not qualified yet and have the lowest salary among all other chefs as I have just finished my school but I was offered 90 annual as full-time + super and all other allowances and penalties. Casuals do get a lot for sure.
nice one congrats , sounds liek where you are going is finally upping the salary the ESS staff heer dont get near that starting out i think the top cooks ar emaybe getting 80 grand for 2/1 so sounds liek you found a good spot great work
I’ve been working in processing for a bit over a year now. I never had any desire to get on the mines. In fact I hated the idea. Pretty much the only reason I gave it a go is because after being a concreter and steel fixer for 15 years, I’m now still in my 30s and have the body of a car crash victim! It was a tough decision. I hated it. Not only because In my last career I had done a lot of work for the mines and I knew that the mining industry was a sh*tshow. But also because, like you said it’s all safety and sh*t. I’d stepped out of a 15 year career where it was hard, full on, dangerous and no mucking around and got into a job where everyone is standing around for 45 minutes smoking and talking sh*t because we’re waiting for a signature on a piece of paper. Adapting to the mining life was really hard. But not because the work was hard, but way too easy. And even the most simple of tasks are far more complicated than they should be. It’s almost like they don’t even want you to work in case you get hurt. 😂
But you know, it’s really not all bad. The shop prices at our site, even smokes are pretty much the same as Coles and woollies. The food is actually really good. The camp is quite comfortable. Everyone gets along great. The newer rooms are great. Although it is strict, it’s not too insane. There’s cameras everywhere but eyes aren’t on you 24/7. Swearing is a lot more looser than some other places. So long as you’re not swearing while (being caught) defaming someone, it’s pretty relaxed. The 2.2 roster works out awesome because when I was concreting, I was lucky to be home 8 days a month. And when I was home I was always injured, chronically fatigued and getting ready to go away again in a day or two. My wife hated it, so the family life has actually improved dramatically! Being in a loader on a regular basis is good too as it breaks the monotony. Our supervisors are awesome and pretty easy to get along with (but not so much the managers), And I think the biggest benefit is that there’s no snitches. We all share a good mateship, we can all talk to each other in confidence because most of all, as you also said. Nobody wants to be there. Everyone hates it and it’s that mutual hatred that keeps everyone together. 😂
Great video mate! Keep up the good work! 🤙🏻
cheers mate sounds like you found a good crew of people to be with . nice to hear some positives out there gives a little hope to the rest cheers thanks for stopping by appreciate it
Is their Logo, tree Letters in Orange?
Or two words in Red?
@DFx4171 very close brilliant design really went all out on the design much like how they run there mines 🤣
The culture is really toxic, so this is a great video to put things in perspective for those that are thinking of getting into mining. Good luck to those going to join up I wish you all the best.
Yes def a shame the way it’s gone , thanks for popping in
I'm an OT Systems Engineer and my base is 172k on an 8:6 full time with the client I think the money is pretty good
If you don't mind me asking, how many years of experience do you have in engineering? Was it difficult to find a job and did you apply through job boards or cold call? Do you know if most of the engineering roles pay similar amounts? Thanks
2 words. FUCK THAT
All the best Brother. Your a good man 👍
Can't believe the wages are so low, for some reason always thought they were much higher than that.
yeah some of teh smaller companies are paying a little better , but the big ones dont like spending money
No partner, no kids, no commitments, no vices, don't drink, dont smoke, don't watch porn. Nothing holding me back. Still in my 20s. All I want is routine, structure, and money 💵
Hey mate def a good place to get a slush fund together, good luck.
Dude i was thinking the same thats sound like a spartan training site for young mens. Did you get there since ?
Good video pretty much nailed everything except for the drugs, I’ve had supervisors and superintendents on the gear, I was in construction, first one G3 project Gove, we had it good then, no drugs, other than the 4-1, work 14 days on, 15th day off, work another 14 then fly home, but fly days were on there time and payed travelling to home and we had 7 days at home, great food, great camp, good back then, the drugs came later mostly on my last on Cirtis Is Gladstone Qld, I finished 2016, ICE was bad.
yeah def still around all teh chemicals are still being used as tongue testing only works 48 hours out . with bar restrictions and all teh rules people are always going to look for some way to release the companies dont understand that and treat people liek inmates. my younger years on road jobs everyone was drunk and wasted but teh differenece was people looked after each other and if you couldnt do your job then DCM hope your found a new life out side mining and doing ok mate
On the plus side, you did not mention the bonus of the meals included, that you would otherwise spend at a normal city job. At $25 per day for 3 meals (quite reasonable costing) times 242 work days, you save over $6,000. Then, if you are single and have no fixed off work accommodation, you are saving 34 weeks rent. Just rent for the week you are off. It might be more expensive for 1 week accommodation, but you didn't pay for the previous 2 weeks. So, just a stab in the dark, another $4,500 saved.
As my father told me when I was young, it's not so important the money you make, it's the money you save (as in, the money you didn't spend).
So, probably add 10 grand onto the positive side of your ledger....😊
def save money on food . rent wise i doubt you ll store all your lifes gear you have every time you fly out then constantly arrange a new rental every swing so may not be really applicable. food on site is servo prices and beer not cheap so if a drinker those food savings might balance out if you dirnk every night liek 1/3 of site does but yes food even tho crap will def save money for sure good point
Thanks for the info., I start my first swing next week
Good luck 🤞
How'd it go?
VERY INFORMATIVE, Thank you mate 👍🏾
No problem 👍 glad you liked it cheers
Your spot on mate well covered it's not like it used to be they can have very soon
This is very informative. Thank you 👍
thanks for stopping by glad you enjoyed it and appreciate the support
Hi mate I was just going to apply for mining job and move to WA but luckly I was looking on youtube for any information about working in the mines
I'm glad that I watch your video it gave me a lot to think about! I guess it's not as good as the people are saying back in nz 😕
Thank you for a great honest video👍
Def better to be prepared, the propaganda that the mining companies are from the same school as the government. Most important is to have a plan if you’re going to do it . So you can get out it’s not something anyone should plan to do with their life. Just a way to get a step up or to help achieve goals
Mining isnt all doom and gloom, like many things in life it's what you make it. So many views in this video i could refute but most aren't that serious like food ect. You do have to be very mentally tough and avoid negative people like they have covid because that shit is contagious. Been in the game 12 years and have absolutely no intention of sitting in perths increasingly terrible traffic twice a day
true , we are getting reports of some good sites starting to appear again and some money getting increased , but def not this company one of our team just had half his bonus taken off him for someone hearing him say something they didn't like but as its a confidential dob in the super couldn't even say who or what its was? yet again no ham on sight for lunches for the whole week. unfortunately this used to be a great place that has been destroyed by toxic management that have no clue how to do their job or to lead people . great to hear you've been lucky enough to find a good one cheers for letting us know.
i start next week.........this has me now freaking out wondering if ive made the right choice.......... im definitely not going to sleep tonight
You'll be right, your prepared now so you can be sure you know what's coming .
Yea definitely money is not as good, I work in WA within the mining industry. The sites I have come across working in safety talking with some of the chefs and staff working within the camp itself… it appears that you can make some serious cash as a chef if you go causal with all the labour hire agency’s out there now chefs are so sort after some chefs are getting $50+ an hour as casual. I’m saying that though the hourly rate is more attractive you don’t receive those sick days, holidays etc. Additionally I believe that some sites are really good when it comes to the stores for example my site don’t mark up there items they sell it for what they buy it for, they therapy around this is it increase moral and provides an additional service to the staff on site, it also increases retention within the mine. 100% agree money is not as good as it was. Fantastic video very informative. Looking to relocate back to the city for work as for me the pros for mining have diminished.
Cheers mate, def agree with you on providing cheaper food on site to purchase. There is so much teh mining companies could do to keep people and attract new people but they are poorly run at top level by bean counters who have no idea what its like to live in the bush. Our site just spent millions on rape doors that don't work to protect us form ourselves meanwhile food has become dismal and another 3 people on our crew alone just quit as they have had enough of the penny pinching while the company brags about record profits and wastes money on useless stuff that does nothing to help anyone. pretty soon all we will have is TA's which is nowhere near safe !
@@34MediaYea working at mid level management… I 100% agree. These mining companies are lining the pockets of their investors, executive management and local interests. I have witnessed first hand the corrupt mindset of some high level managers who are promised bonuses etc on their ability to cut costs and the expense of the working man and women on site. After bringing this up in a meeting… I received a termination letter the following week. Currently looking at putting forth a unfair dismissal but knowing how deeply ingrained the top executives reach goes I doubt I will get very fair with it. I’m pro workforce and experienced first hand what happens when you go against the system. I hope your conditions get better but in this day and age it’s very unlikely. I’m disappointed the mining industry is going this direction with people using there fictitious titles to push political agendas. I wish you well man stay safe out there.
Mate, I watched your video. And thank you for your time to help others. Sounds like a shit place you are in. Why are you still there ? Surely after all those years you can move on. Thank you for your advise and helping others with their decisions whether to work in the mines. But hopefully you can escape that prison and set yourself free. Surely you've set yourself up by now. Best of luck mate. And thanks again for your video
Unfortunately due to mistakes I made when younger I got divorced and started off here in wa in 2008 with pretty much nothing to my name 15 grand in super , and had to start all over again at 35. my baseball career before that had used any money I had ever made and as a contractor in the old days you had a new super fund every job and the fees ate them mostly away . So after 14 years here ive seen it go form a great place with fantastic highly skilled people to a very depressing place with 80% unskilled workers all because of the ne owner that brought us out 11 years ago. My super is now good and my family has a nice house that we are paying off . and a 6 year old to pay bills as well sees me not wanting to leave as all I can get somewhere els his back on the tools . but as a dad my priorities are supporting my family and giving him the best options I can like my mum and dad gave me . I couldn't do that anywhere else unfortunately so ive decided to sacrifice myself for the family and I can live with that . glad you enjoyed the video and appreciate you saying hi 😊
Just got my first job in mines (Rescue Paramedic) $115,000 7/7 This is my first job since I qualified with my Paramedic degree, happy with that for 12 months or so until I get a job with the ambo's or I might stay on if I enjoy it. (Single no kids)
Congratulations mate thanks to amazing paramedics like you that give aus a chance to survive when it goes pear shaped. Good luck I hope it goes well for you 😊
Cheers mate@@34Media
Really thought the food and facilities would be top notch to keep workers moral up. Didnt think theyd skimp on things like that. Once i seen that that would ve a deal breaker for me.
yeah not good on the food side here and in general . im pretty fussy but when everyone else in my crew started complaining i knew i was right. the worst part is they can't even cook fresh food and its not michelin star crap im talk ing soggy bacon soaking in a bay marie for 1 hour . a good night is if your lucky to get hot fresh chips lol ive heard some good stories tho form a few cementers on here so im hopefully the penny pinching crap will end at some stage.
@@34Media aren't Yous all in a union or something? Take industrial action for better conditions. What's you're union doin?
@@SevenCostanza no luck on that side of things unions have stuff all power heer in wa . and the one s weve all tried do stuff all just a money making machine ive tried to get them to help on multiple occasions and nothing they can do. hence why most people have left
Really interesting video, thanks for doing this
cheers hope it helps in some way
Hi @34media your videos are amazing, very informative. I am a trained metalworker for construction technology from Germany. Ive worked the Last 6 years in the conveyor technology AS a industry mechanic in a Big company which means that I will probably take jobs as a boilermaker or a mechanic ( boilermaker earns more Money?!) I got my visa, paid for my RPL today + a professional CV + LinkedIn account. I hope that this will give me the best chances in difficult times. I want to fly to Australia in April and do the White Card & inductions to start as soon as possible, because the tax reset will follow on 01.07, right? Do you have any tips and tricks? I've read through almost all the videos and comments. Thank you for that !
Sounds like you've done most of the hard work mate i wish you all the best. remember sometimes easier to go to site as a contractor then meet the bosses and get a job with the big companies that way. Our HR is in the phillipines so going thru normal route is a nightmare we cant even get help form them . so i can only imagine someone trying to get a job would have dramas. Any way i hope it works out and you find a good site and company to work with !
Not looking into fifo at all but very interesting and sensational info on mining life to say the least
cheers mate , glad you enjoyed the information and thanks for stopping by 🙏
I like working in the mining there with experience as a haultruck operator, but don't know which company can facilitate it.
so many mate try bhp, rio , fmg, roy hill, to start with and then there are hundreds of smaller companies in different minerals to try
just did a simple calculation. work in mine as 2/1 you work 53% more hours than 38 based work. so, you will get 53% more then what you earned now if you work at same hours.
pretty much mate that's where the money is its all about the hours, we do get 10%bonus on base wage most years while they are making bulk money and on site allowances factored in but even with all that starting wage will be around $40 an hour for a fitter at the company i work at. which is decent but with most contractors now earning $80 we have people leaving the big companies hand over fist.
I was on an even time roster of 2 days 2 nights and four days off.
I went through my roster and calendar and determined that going on a 2 and 1 roster meant I would go from 184 shifts per year to 244 shifts per year.
I would have had to have been paid about a third more to be equitable...
@@fnqoldfella68 yeah i think the industry is finally readjusting the pay scales now after a long hiatus , especially as it has been in boom for at least last 5 years here in WA
I’m currently a driller and work 3 nights a week. Possibly the easiest job I’ve ever had and we make the most money for the work we do.
Forgot to mention I work at a local mine 15 minutes from my house on the coast
Hello, how is the salary for driller offsider as new entry. Most people says that driller offsider is hard. Is it true
Great Video. As a 41yr old auto electrician with 23yrs experience i was considering getting into the mines. Not so sure now. Lol
I don’t want to be a scare video more educational. If you have a plan or like me had to start life over at 30 with nothing it’s all I’ve got so I just have to put up with it. But please be prepared for what may come .
I been to the mine honestly it sad if u don't know no one but if u just don't care and want to make money.
yeah can take a while to fit in like most new things, just need to stay focused on why your their no one is their because they love mining. ive never met anyone in 30 years that ever wanted to be a miner we are her by circumstance lol good luck
Thanks for the heads up, was thinking haul trucks in the mines but think I’ll stick to mud carting on the qld roadworks now 😂
good example of how bad mining has become, my employer currently had a team investigating me for 6 months. And putting me up for ethics breach for using block letters, when i send messages on group chat! i can't say it any more clearer RUN from mining! Apparently that's offensive now days ?????
@@34Media what’s block letters
@@BlueBino_ i use block letters when typing to make it easy to read and see but apprently thats offensive and now i had my job threatened thsi week and no block or capital letters allowed to be used in thsi company even though all our names and signs are in capitals/block letters . the sueprtendent told me it was illegal in australia to us e block letters to type a message !!
@@34Media Holy f* man seriously? Is it that bad? I've heard some really weird and strange stories regarding politics and antics... btw mate... I'd recommend working on a cotton farm/broad acre farm if you are all about your mechanics and machinery. Based on what I'm watching here, the life style and pay works out way better.
Yeah wasn’t always this way but the company is getting worse only now that we are way understaffed they admitted to bad retention haha no one left we literally run out pit on most days 2 fitters for 80 machines . Not much can do but survive
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For someone who wants to work in the mines as a driver but don’t have the qualification what is your advice….they trained you in the mines..
training is not one of mining strong points its more of throw you in a croc invested river . but once your in you ll realise there are some there that you wouldn't let drive a mower let alone a 300 tonne missile
Hey Mate thank you for being honest in you review of the mining life im moving over to Brisbane from NZ in February and looking into mining would you say the industry is still the same?
as i haven't worked in east coast mining which is heavy on unions which have no power in western Australia still . its very different , weve had a few people leave form iron ore to go to coal in qld and within a month come back saying it was way worse on the work side for the big Australian company conditions in camp s i think and wages will be different and weve had a few people say its better on the comments here on this video if that helps . generally its all pretty much the same its a shit job for decent money if your willing to sacrifice your life for a few years to get yourself sorted i would still recommend
@@34Media thanks for the insight I've been in the roading industry for a decade when I first started it was a shit show mangers and formans would verbally abuse new worker and the turn over was crazy we would get a new worker ever week cause of the culture they had back then now it's all settled down a bit the only thing with the company I was working for the pay was crap even till now and I've been there for over a decade now finally moving on hopefully to a better opportunity
@@onedrop6011 good luck mate hope you find a good site to be
Ive been working in the city last few years and can clear 120k after tax but yeah im jumping from job to job so often and its getting harder to find contracts now days in Melbourne. I really dont want to be away from home unless they are paying better in the mines now. How is it looking in 2024 for skilled trades?
Things are changing def but seems to be worse for me at least the big company I work is forcing us to change rosters to either 8/6 or 2/2 so lose 20% of wage and no more flights paid plus lose another day for travel if they choose 8/6 I will have to pay 30000 a year in flights from 15000 now plus 6 5 hour flights a month 2 a week. So that will be the end of Mining in WA for east coasters . Only contractor companies will pay flights and can shuffle people from site to site to make it worthwhile. These companies are only interested in share prices and hedge fund investors they care nothing about their employees. Unless you can get something on the east coast to save on travel I’d suggest staying away from WA they only want people who live in wa to work now . Sorry for the bad news good luck 🤞 we’re all going to need big business doesn’t want people making a living anymore.
thats better then what you d get here 2/1 mid range high level is 145 base so whoever your working with sounds like a decent employer ive been here 13 years and still on the same level i started on.
The money on offer in 2024 seems much higher
yeah def seems that at least some of teh companies hav edecided to share the wealth fingers crossed the big 3 decide too!
Very well explained
cheers glad you enjoyed it and it made sense, always my fear of not being able to explain what im thinking correctly.
Great content mate. I've been looking at drill and blast jobs in the mines as I'm not skilled and need to get on my feet. But I haven't been vaccinated and it seems most places require a vaccination even though getting one doesn't reduce the chances of transmission. Do you know why they are required? Even in the mines that are out in the open and not just underground, thanks.
yeah still on going they won't change it unfortunately hence the massive shortfall of staff. Th only reason i think they still do it is to save profit as less chance of entire site shutting down for a week or more. Money wise that could be in the hundreds of millions of dollars lost hence why they play super scared we only just stopped having to test before flying to site in october. which was a pain in the butt.
Ever meet or hear about people getting into the WA mining industry on a work visa sponsorships or similar?
Specifically im intrested in locomotive driver jobs, im currently working as a mainline driver hauling freight in scandinavia. Anyways intresting video!
Yeah those rail jobs are highly sort after be very tricky . Even if you worked for the company it would be hard generally used to reward and also fill quotas for Kpi’s unfortunately. Never say never tho if you have the skills they still need someone who knows what they’re doing to actually drive them. I know they are looking at automated trains for our company so be no drivers soon same as mining trucks
Hey mate, i've been in Army full time for 7 years now and i'm thinking of closing this chapter of my life (possibly stay as active reserves). I turn 28 this year, single, no kids, no debt.
Been heavily considering coming into the mines to earn a buck and stack it away for the next 3-5 years. Was wondering what type of money could a storesperson/manager be looking at and how hard it would be to land a gig?
Cheers for any info mate, appreciate the video.
contracting is best way to get in, if lucky enough to get in which is the hard part then no reason 80-100 grand wouldn't be feasible the mines all have large parts/logictic depts and constantly turning over staff. hope this helps
Come to trains bro, better money. I thought mines were several hundred thousand dollars. Can't believe they only get 115
Thanks for the video mate, do you think this experience would be much different for engineers/management?
Pretty much just different pressures, the worst thing with management is job security. when iron ore was $50 a tonne 7-8 years ago all the engineers on site and all contractors got let go or sacked in a 2 wk period. i was step up superintendent at that stage and had to give the news to 6 contractors all at once after prestart. the tradies at least hav that value where they will be the last to go before they close the doors. So get into lithium or nickel. 5 years ago nickel west was just about shut down it got to $100 a tonne and they were laying off everywhere. now with these silly electric cars which we don't have enough lithium or nickel on he planet to supply its up to $60000 a tonne . Coal is probably the one you need to be careful in in OZ but i still think short term you can get in and out and pay off some debt.
What is the difference between being a contracter and not. Would be good if you could explain more about that aspect?
Hi mate , am due for a new video for my mining series . Short answer is security. You’ll make more money contracting but you will get times when you don’t work for 3 months. With a family and once you get older tend to trade money for security for your family.
@@34Media thanks. Its a great series, I have found all the videos I've watched to be informative and worth my time 100% with lots of valuable things to learn.
bro why do i always see the driller offsider positions going for 100k year standard
It is back breaking labour out in the heat all day next to a noisey dusty rig. You are putting yourself at risk of developing Silicosis. Exploration is the first to get axed in a downturn, drillers can often find themselves back as an offsider in a downturn etc
I wouldn't do it for anything less than 120,000
Thank you.
too easy mate
Thanks for the valuable information mate wow !!. Subbed to your channel. Moving over to OZ from NZ soon probably Kalgoorlie to try and get into mining. Any thought on these resume packages on offer now going for around $500 to increase your chances of getting in ?
cheers mate appreciate it , just remember its all about pc culture nothing to do with digging dirt . make sure you talk about diversity inclusion and safety, that's all they care about now. Good luck !
@@34Media tick those boxes aye haha Thanks again for your help mate ! .
@@instantrewardspoints happy to help
Fellow kiwi here, I was wondering if you did end up making the move to aus and how you find it? Did you get into the mines?
@@faghahasan Yeah man moved to Kalgoorlie
Got a job in the superpit
Been there 4months now
Seems like an easy place to get a start in mining from what I’ve heard
I just moved here without a job
sounds like most of these are site issues, have you tried switching employers and seeing how other companies treat everyone
Yeah there are better sites , this used to be really good here until current owners took over and each site changes all the time. generally most aren't that flash. Ive only been to maybe 2 mine sites that was impressed by .
What do you think about mechanical fitters in the mines? From what I’ve seen the salary looks really good above the $50 $60 an hour
yeah about $50 an hour, but make sure you balance what you lose, lifestyle and work wise it can be good if you have a plan to get out once youve achieved a goal but most long term end up regretting it
I'm in the process of getting my health and safety qualifications, apart from them being seen as the fun police, what's a career in that look like in the mines?
A growing field, for sure mate. Always a healthy budget in safety . Until the price of ore drops of course which we are due for. About every ten years since I’ve been working this happens but normally only lasts about a year. But you should have plenty of opportunities open to you in that field.
@@34Media cool, thanks mate
@@ads333ha too easy good luck
Starting fifo in a week and now i’m starting to question my choices lol!
That’s a good thing , whole purpose of these vids is to give the heads up. The propaganda the mining companies show on tv is not how it really is . And I’ve some good feedback too from some people that have found a good site and team. “Plan for the worst, hope for the best! “ and you’ll never be disappointed. Good luck I hope you get a good one ☝️
@@34Media Appreciate it mate, yep not going in with in high expectations.. the purpose is obviously money 👍🏻 At least I can tick it off the list if it isn’t for me.
Just curious if you’ve got a second - Is it only Telstra that’ll get you reception on your mobile out there? Im with Optus that’s all.
Cheers mate.
How did it go bro?
Can you recommend jobs that don't need a C-class Australian driver's license in mining fields? I consider utility, scaffolders at first..
drill and blast jobs are pretty easy no skills required or management generally have no skills as well
And the company gets what the company wants,nothings as precious as a hole in the ground..Midnight Oil. Sorry but listening to your video made me think of this...
Yeah very true , why I’ve tried to capture as much videos and photos of this place do it just doesn’t disappear.
thank you so much!
no problems hope it helps
Hey mate thinking of getting into FIFO as a boilermaker have heard the wage is pretty good, have you heard much about the boilermaker side of things?
very simialr to the mechainci side mate maybe a little bit better wages. obviously if in the pilbara its not much fun on a 50 dge day soyoull earn your money on those days generally its lots of repetative bucket work or handraisl if in truck dept
@@34Media cheers for the info mate, was thinking of doing it just for a year or 2 to try get ahead abit cause nowhere else really pays that we'll that I know of
Hi. It’s great vid! I am from Europe interested in working in a mine but there is one obstacle i like to get high can you tell me how often they test for cannabinoids in urine?
its random testing on most sites mate plus for medical when starting . on site mostly mouth swabs, so all good if not in 48 hours. good luck
@@34Media So I can't risk it. Damn! Thank you so much for answer.
@@aBoyfromtheBox yeah unfortunately australia is way behind on the cannabis front . couple of states trying to make it legal but the mines wont scared cats, even though 50% of the miners i know are on dex amphetamines which is ok by the mines ??
@@34Media I won't write what I think about it because I don't know English slang so well, but I can insert an emoticon 😁🤦🏻♂️
@@aBoyfromtheBox yep pretty much mate😂
Far out.. why do these companies nickel & dime the workers! ( eg.. not paying for handover time, not paying for time before you can fly out, your time flying in etc. As well as cutting food cost and all that )
Just doesnt make sense to me as the human workforce is what makes it all happen & is their most valuable asset.
You would think they would really look after their workers.. they would then get the best experienced guys & get better productivity and would have low staff turnover so less training cost etc.
Bloody disgusting how they really screw down the workers!!!!!
Yeah it’s hurting them now as we are running on skeleton staff now. Another 3 quit from our crew last swing due to better conditions and money elsewhere soon we’ll only have contractors on site 😂
Hey there, what would be a high pay low skill job you'd recommend someone doing right now? I don't mind hard work so long the pay is good.
hi mate , ESS is the site camp facility group they clean rooms gardens cook bar work etc its form 60-80 grand shouldn't need experience and will get you on site where you will meet people . a lot of people have started working for the camp running groups and through meeting people they get a job with the mining company
@@34Media Thanks for the info and quick reply, I'll look into it, thanks again.
Hey mate very helpful video cheers
Thinking about breaking in as a haul truck operator
Any tips? Currently a water truck operator, but no dump truck experience..
Also have you guys been mandated for the VAX out there?
And do you know any mines that haven’t mandated
God bless you mate
you are loved.. :)
Cheers for popping in. Unfortunately all wa is mandated including businesses that deal with mining companies by wa govt. I did hear that somehow they were going to backflip on this even tho it cost a lot of people their careers. If your driving water trucks pretty much the same and you still should have a good chance for sure. We have water cart ops that are now driving diggers after 6 months as there is op shortage. Unfortunately like always still takes forever to get a job. Contract is a great way to show your metal and meeet the supervision team and get in the back door . Good luck 🤞
Yeh true that’s a shame.. Hope we see some good out of this election
👍 thanks mate I’m over in QLD but yeh looking for maybe next year.. see how the world looks then haha Thanks
No problem be better for flights too , as it’s been a struggle the last year to get in and out of wa
Stay healthy by going to the gym after the crap food? All I need is some sleep and good food and I'll go flat out. But I won't survive if they won't provide a good feed. All to save a couple dollars for old mates next yacht. This sounds like a joke. Keep your money.
G'day mate. I'm an auto electrician, been looking at jobs in pilbra. got a question about tooling... are tools provided? if not, in my case i have a very large toolbox and is it secure while off shift? will the company pay for the freight? the other question, the advertisement says they'll relocate my family into housing there, my family is a dog lol are pets included in this?
Grab a forkable pallet box from Bunnings or alike . You’ll get a tool cupboard at work and work from bags mostly. Ask def about all on offer when moving they should pay for the lot including pet moving and rent for at least a month or two . Make sure they give to you in writing
Hey man I loved your video so honest and earning 40 quids and paying for your own flights etc plus you are stuck in very unfriendly environment no way, it would be a prison for me I would prefer to get sparky job, u get no overtimes, mining it is lonely place to be so easy to lose your life😢
yes def not for everyone , like ive said many times no kid ever dreams of being a miner, its a doctor astronaut etc but as my dad always told me having a trade means youll always have a job to pay teh bills an di thank him for that lesson . A sparky is a great choice of trade nowdays i woudl never put forward a diesel mechanic tarde def not worth the hard work . elec trades offer so many options and hv lets you do work on own home as well saving money so def the direction i would advise to try for if possible . at teh end of teh day its just a job. good luck mate thanks for watching and glad it helped and fingers crossed you get something that you can enjoy !
How we can get jobs in mining,As I was from India and not having any idea how to get recruitment in mining industry in other countries.
If any idea could plz share by making an video
try contractor companies like Mader , they are international labour hire company
@@34Media
thanks for response
Surely I will try.
Which poor mechanics are working for 28 an hour? I’m a 3rd year apprentice fixed plant fitter on 30 an hour
Unfortunately a lot are fully qualified heavy diesel mechanic starting rate is 115,000 and even worse the Lv mechanics now on the same wage so not even worth being heavy plant mech just work at Toyota and get the same! Some other companies are finally starting to offer more after 10 years of zero pay rise . So now we are having mass exodus of qualified staff , and left with unskilled traineeship to do skilled work without killing themselves , it won’t be long tho .
@@34Media ”it won’t be long tho” - before what? The wages Rise?
@@danielwells774 sorry i meant before someone gets hurt, we bring it up at every state of nation to no avail ! production before safety always
Hey buddy, I am an experienced mechanic from Papua New Guinea, working on small and big engines. I would very much like to work in a mining company in Australia. Is there anyway you can help make that possible by providing some contacts? Thanks.
I suggest looking at contractors first they maybe able to assist with work visa more easily . Someone like Mader as they do lots of international work might be a good start
Hi brother am from zimbabwe , how/where can I apply for these FiFo jobs
try through contractors that work for sites first good way to see if you like it try mader , depending on your trade or Ess for kitchen cleaning to get your foot in door
how to apply mining company?
Most big comapanies will have their own job sites. try their and add resumes and also keep checking back for jobs to apply too.
Iam a chef from Germany and thinking to work at a mines... any recommendations ?
Probably get in as a chef through the camp companies like ESS. Then you’ll meet everyone and be able to switch to something in the mine
@@34Media cheers for that.
@@konne16 no probs any time
What’s your opinion on starting in the mines middle aged
HI Steve, no drama's there mate if you get in, as you're probably done with the party times more chance of saving your money and staying out of the spotlight. The millennial and Woke army are starting to build tho so you will get frustrated. As long as you have your plan set for how long you'll stay for or a goal, you will be fine and can be a great retirement plan also if you can put up with all the rubbish.
@@34Mediacheers mate but I have to confess a little l am 52 but not a fat fucker cos I am leaner than the average yep retired from partying
Just got my manual HR License
Honestly what do you recommend mate
@@stevemorrison8427 you ll be fine mate if you chasing some cahs then if you can get in which is the hard part you will be fine i think good luck . Try contractoring first to get in teh door thats the best bet
@@34Media cheers mate
@@34Media it’s me again mate sorry to hassle you again
What do you think about those online courses about getting into mining should you do them before jumping in
FFS im going to start crying after this music🤣
Cheers 🍻 it’s all about that mood 😉
@@34Media I'm getting into hardrock underground as a sparkle, just arrived in perth👍
Congratulations mate good luck and stay safe 👍
@@34Media will do! Grind>take money>get out👍👍
How do I get into the mine as a dump truck operator
Best bet is to start with a labour hire company that way you cna get a feel for teh mien see if its any good and then swap over to the company running the mine
How much do dump truck operators roughly make annually?
depending on company and experience id say you'd be looking at 85-100 + per year gross 2/1 roster ours has gone up a little as huge lack of staff at moment. very slowly getting better
@@34Media thanks mate, I live in nz. thinking of giving the fifo gig a go for the next 5 years
@@TOPG__ good luck mate
They're paying between 48-52ph for dumpies atm. 12.5h paid days, bout $4.5k per week give or take
@@TOPG__ 5 years solid ay
"its like very soft prison" hahaha omg I lost it hahaha that's actually funny ngl, thank you for making me laugh. I know it sucks but I want to try this out now. But the sexual assult is insane honestly even guy vrs guy, and men to ladies that is crazy. I rather just stay in my room and if im going out id only talk to my crew ngl. thanks for this video soooo much im applying for a drilling fifo and hopefully I get it. tbh we get overtime, and paid transportation and etc. so thank you for giving me an insight tho about what its like
Hopefully it helps, obviously can only go off my current wa employer and can’t say their name as sackable offence to say negative things in any media. Good luck hope it goes well for you
Men get raped by men in some camps? Seriously? Correct me if I'm wrong, did I read that right?
Banning porn on a site with little to no women is just asking for sexual assaults.
Even in the 1800s they at least had brothels for the miners.
Yu crazy
Deviant behavior bruh .
I'm not doing mining if people like you are on site
Not sure who you work for mate, sounds terrible. I get paid 12hrs on fly in day, fly out day. On around 150k 8:6 roster as a contractor as a nurse
Yeah we've had at least 30-40% of staff leaving this site due to these issues. and more to go greed rules the Pilbara.
What do you think about non FIFO work?
Hi there , yeah i spent a lot of my life doing road work concrete companies small contractors etc. And i think sometimes a small company has a lot of advantages, as a mechanic you hav to learn to think for yourself. You have to actually fix the machine where as in mining its just replacing parts. Our breakdown team which is 4 filters and 1 sparky/fitter do all the breakdowns for entire mine of 150+ machines and they would be one ones that actually fix or patch things up. Ive been contractor where had no sparky no tyre filters and had to learn to do the lot. So he work is def harder bu as a smaller team you're actually appreciated for what you do. Minings the only place ive worked where the most unskilled people on site run the business which is scary and why they waste so much money. Contractors have high budgets , but team work is essential and you generally will be happier. Down side is you won't be home much doing field service for cat dealers i was lucky to be home a few days a month . I had a crap load of spare money but i was living in utes and motels and eating form servo's. Which actually was better food then we get now 😂 Generall there will be more money in it as you will ge overtime pay as well and public holidays , but as with most contracts you will need to save it as you might be a few months in between contractors or have to change companies a lot . Superannuation is tricky you'll end up with 10 or more too , its a little easier nowadays but at one stage i think i had a dozen different super accounts form all the jobs. hope this helps ?
@@34Media yeah that is helpful. I am getting into the engineering side of it so it might be different to what you are saying. Do you know any engineers that do non FIFO work in the mines and do they like what they do? I can't see many downside to what I will be doing expect the obvious of being remote and away fr family. It is good though as I am on a 8/6 roster
@@davidcowan1583 Hey mate , yeah brother in law is engineer and he loves what he does , and couple other good mates do engineering outside of mining and very happy. Unless you're building a new mine generally engineers are used for their analysis skills and computer work . so if your passionate about building amazing things you may be disappointed. Its a ver repetitive role on site lots of meetings not much happening tho. if you love and passionate about engineering contracting i think would be a better angle to look at i always enjoyed knowing i built something after a project was finished even though i only fixed the gear you get a satisfaction inside. Mining you get nothing its just the same thing over and over. id much rather you go build something that makes a difference thats wha we need in this world smart engineer's who build amazing things i know the moon and safety is very appealing, but you may end up regretting it down the road and id hate for that to happen ! Go be the next elon musk and then ill service your fleet of cars for ya!😂
@@34Media thanks for the advice mate good to hear it from someone in the industry 👍
@@davidcowan1583 glad to help mate , this stuff is hard enough and not much help out there good luck
Hello brother is there a hospital were I can work as a health care assistant
We don’t have a hospital at site , but Western Australia is always in dire need of medical staff . Def look at Perth hospital’s
Don't do it to yourself. It's a big kinder garden and extremely unhealthy for you peddling ridiculous hours from dusk till dawn. Stay with your families away from dirt and dust.
do you guys hire international people .....WHO have proper degree and experience???
(i am doing my masters in curtin university will i get a job after my masters??)
Yeah mate mining companies hire a broad spectrum of people form all over the world sounds like your going to have a degree so i couldn't imagine you being an international would be too big a drama. good luck
@@34Media thanks
🇵🇬,
19:30 swearing is not allowed, someone was fired for swearing.. OMG
Thanks for making the video. I had a feeling the fifo mining life wasn't as pleasant as the other's guy's video which made it look like the life of a rock star. Maybe its good for a year or two to save money.
Hope you can find your way out of the 'prison' lifestyle soon.
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its def not teh fairy tale the ads make it seem which is teh main point im hopefully getting across . if you have a plan and stick to it to get in and get out then it can work long term tends to not work its very draining , for sure
I have heard lot of news about racism and harrasment on mine sites
Did you experienced any ???
No more then any other time in life. It’s a harsh job in a harsh environment, and people are away from family and friends so things always are exaggerated. I’ve always found if you work hard and treat people the same unlike the business which causes a lot of the dramas . You won’t have any dramas.
Why have you stayed on such a terrible sounding site with a roster you don't like?
Roster is ok 👌 the company has progressively gotten worse over time . I have a 5 year old so my responsibility is family first and have been in a office for 6 years now . And too old to go back on tools . When I leave this job I’ll be leaving mining for ever , so just not worth the pain of starting all over again to me .
Fair enough mate. Sorry if i came across a bit rude but was just generally curious as I'm about to go in the industry myself and know a lot of people that have moved around until they got a swing and site that offers a better balance but your reply makes total sense :) @@34Media
Bro move sites, your site sounds awful
Yeah getting a bit old to move now unfortunately and my position is site specific so tricky . We just adapt as best we can could be worse
This dudes spreading false information wtf 😂
No he isn't. He is spot on.
@@person.X. he just can’t handle the heat 🤡 the banks be asking me for a loan. FIFOLIFE 💰💰💰
How much do you get paid while doing a traineeship as a dump truck operator?
Not sure how much for a trainee’s pay for operator. But roughly 80-120,000 for op at where I work depending on experience and levels, if that helps
Sorry that’s for 2/1 roster