How things have changed, you guys n gals hi, you got it. I must say it was a lot easier in the early days, it was a case of who you knew etc. but don’t get me wrong lots of things changed as the years rolled by, it can be savage, but one must set their own boundaries on rostered on/off lifestyles but the most important your own self respect. 26years from Dump Truck to Diggers then Hydraulic Shovels, Electric Rope Shovels then retired on my beloved dragline. My advice to you younger guys n gals. Follow the Rules, safety procedures on all passed out machinery, do this you will survive. Watch the alcohol, I’ve seen it all, don’t worry about the hourly rate, it will over time take care of you through experience. Good luck.
beautiful place for sure , very big mine south flank has basically become part of it , so probably biggest iron ore mine in Australia now . lots of politics . i need to be careful what i say here sorry as can be sacked for mentioning the place in bad way but like most , food is average occasionly get freshly cooked food but very rare and lunch they run out of food by fridays and restock is sundays rooms are ok only single kids beds tho so if tall feet hangover. good luck lots of new people on site so be carefull near misses every day that get swept under the carpet .
I'm from USA in 1980 I was working on a rotary exploration rig in Utah, it was a camp job we lived in tents bathed in a creek. Left there went to AZ copper mine worked underground on a core rig. lived in trailers at mine. Would go dirt biking everyday. You have it pretty nice.
Yeah it’s def a lot better in some ways now . A lot more comfy then my younger days , but just more rules now which makes it no fun anymore lol prefer the old days everyone helped each other out . That doesn’t happen anymore unfortunately.
My whole family worked in the drilling industry since the late 60's early 70's. Heard stories of fellas moving drills with the winch line and tying it to trees. Us new generation of drillers and helper cant hold a candle to you boys
What an incredible video, I thank you for uploading it. My partner is desperately trying to get his foot in the door. BHP is only hiring desiel mechanics so we went on the mining Australia website and payed $215 for their help to get into the industry but still waiting on their response. I know this is probably a common and annoying question but how did you get the job? My partner has his HR, bobcat, escavator, roller and many more tickets and years and years experience in commercial construction but mining has been his dream since I met him. Now more then ever with our son's autism diagnosis he really wants to get out there and start earning the type of money that could get our son the support he needs. Any tips would be worth gold to our family. Thank you and God bless!! PS the photos at the end are incredible 😍
Hi mate thanks for the kind words. The best way is become a contractor first thats how i started contractor to a company that had jobs on sight then got to know the people and proved myself then they asked me to swap over. That can be any way eg cleaner , bartender contractor op. HAYS are the biggest and do a lot of work in pilbara try and find out what contractors are working in the mine that your looking at or which ones work for the big boys . if not try the back door and camp services like cleaning and bar still pay decent money not the best but good way to see if the life is for you and can meet people with the connections. hope this helps good luck as with all mining harder to get in then the actual job itself.
Wow thank you so much for getting back to me and so quickly aswell :) I almost feel like I'm talking to a celebrity because it's so hard to get into the mines you never meet anyone who is actually in lol. I'm going to start doing some research on contractors and HAYS etc thank you !! At the moment all the jobs that are available are confusing in their job descriptions. Some sound like my partner would be qualified to do them but then they will randomly ask for more qualifications as you keep reading. All the job titles are very foreign to me but I'm learning. Is there anyway he could get in as a chippy or would he have better luck as a dump truck driver because he has a few years experience in transport ? Wish it was easier for our Aussie boys to just apply and get it but I'm not giving up :)
Yeah they like to make it sound more then it is . They call us mechanics technical mechanical crazy global companies have to cater for the USA where they specialise in different parts of machines. Infrastructure use chippies all the time. I’d apply for anything once you get in easier to move around
Hey mate looks sick been thinking about trying to get on the mines for quite some time now I’m down in Victoria but I wanna work up there in Pilbara I’m 15 doing my year ten and cirt 2 in automotive this year any suggestions on how I should go about getting a job up there👍
hey mate, plenty of opportunities and ways to get in hardest part is getting that first opportunity bhp does annual apprentice intakes get them on facebook you should then get notified rio would be the same. if that helps a little , sometimes it looks fun but still hard to be a way from family and friends so def keep your options open but a great way to set yourself up for security and then get out . good luck
Hi bro I am Mechanical engineer working in Mining sector at HEMM maintenance particularly worked in (L-2350 front end loader and R996 Excavator Assembly ) of 2 year experience. Further move I will like to work in Foreign. Please give the suggestion
hi mate , id definitely add your resume to the big companies like BHP and RIO and FMG . should be able to sign up to their job boards on their websites i know you can with bhp .
Hello brother! Great job you are doing here. Thank you. I wanted to know all I should know as a potential newcomer. Zero experiences in mining but ma curious and would like to give it a shot. What would you recomend to me? What to do, where to start? Trucks? Something else too? What exactly?
hardest part is getting in mate , any experience on machines will help. apart from that trucks are the most common jobs that have people constantly coming and going. try a big agency to get a foot in the door will help. if not can always try cleaning at camp and getting to know the people and connect that way ?
I love the look of the trucks. I've got an oppurtunity with Brynecut as an underground truck driver. I'm due a medical in next few weeks. What should I expect in my first swing?
A fair bit of paperwork, unfortunately safety is huge thing nowadays but so many passouts and inductions you will have to do just be patient it does get monotonous, we all hate it but a necessary evil . will take a while before they let you loose . get to know the guys and how they work . they will tell you generally what you have to worry about .
@@34Media Thanks for heads up. From the sounds of things my turn around sounds quick but obviously could be wrong. I got the offer on news years day and I'm on my medical next week. Once I've completed all my online inductuons, they want me to go to perth for in face inductions.
Yes definitely mate , and only going to get more important. Most companies are currently planning the huge changes to change to electric dump trucks . All have hv power generators driving the motors . So big things now and in the future for hv tradespeople.
Great Video mate, thanks for sharing. Fantastic pics at the end. Looks like a good camp and it would make being away from the family a little easier with the recreation facilities. Thinking about getting into the industry as a MC Truck Driver. I live in Queensland but WA is offering the most FIFO options, but long 4/2 swings. 4 weeks away from the family is a stretch…. How do Blokes cope with this? Cheers
I find face time is great to get that visual connection each day with my boy. And having a hobby exercise and getting into a routine. Much like prison life the same rules of survival apply . That’s why I started this channel to switch off after work because if all you do is mining you’ll destroy your soul like so many do. Hopefully have an updated video on mining coming soon trying to fit it in soon.
@@34Media thanks for the reply. 👍 Haha haven’t done any prison time and not intended to do any soon. Seriously looking at the career change and talking / planning with the family about it. Will look forward for the next video. Cheers
Hi all , with the situation at hand BHP is hiring extra staff to help out with the travel restrictions im sure rio and fmg are doing the same good time to check out their websites if your thinking about coming and joining us in the sector. careers.bhp.com/careers/SearchJobs here is bhp job link you never know unless you try !
@@luketastic88 hey mate yeah i was stoked when i got that room after they built 10 years ago. I just had parental leave and lost it so back in the boondocks again filthy stained. Will be doing a new video on the new room this week. so hopefully get it out before next weekend. there are some tight arses out there thats why i looked after my room as very rare to get a nice one form new.
@@34Media yeah bud won't name them but they start with S can not manage a camp at all... We were working 3&1 and rooms weren't cleaned towels and sheets not changed for a entire swing... and that's while corona was in full swing
@@luketastic88 Don't get carried away. FMG is a joke. Social distancing or window seat in the camp because they are scared it will get on social media. On the actual mine all that goes out the window because no one can see it LOL. It is all PR bullshit. They know it and the WA government knows it too. By the way we have Sodexo here too. It is cuts, cuts, cuts. The food gets worse and worse as each hero manager comes in and earns their stripes by cutting costs. I am just hanging in there and getting the $$$ so I can bail out when automation kills my job.
Hey man awesome vid. Just a quickie, heard bhp is chasing some 1500 workers now. Will also double up rosters, so 14day work will be 28 day work?. (FIFO) to reduce the travel complying to the current situation now (covid19)
Yeah mate they announced the jobs on Facebook last week im assuming they will be spread out allover the country to allow people to possible get a job closer to home and not travel. check out careers.bhp.com/careers/SearchJobs to see if anything for you and I know my mates at work are doing a double shift as a few are eastern states so cant travel. Im not 100% on how it all works tho as haven't been at work for a couple of months at moment on paternity leave. but they are always flexible in sorting out work to suit everyone. Def a good time to get foot in the door wherever you are tho ! Thanks for stopping by the channel.
Gday mate. Been graduated with a master of mining engineering from Australia uni and received an EA skill assessment as a professional mining engineer, I have yet to step into the Australian mining industry due to the state border restriction ( yeah Im in VIC). I know how to do Python, STATA, and Maptek Vulcan, but I don't know how to get a mining job. I sincerely wish if you could give me some hint. Thanks indeed.
Ive probably said it a few times in these comments so apologies if repeating my self. Just keep applying and chasing them down. will be tricky living in vic as they are looking to get locals they don't like us interstate FIFO's anymore and occasionally under the radar threats or suggestions to move over west if you want to work for them. Maybe if you have any friends that live in perth use their address as your home address see if that helps. Getting in is he hardest part i can assure you, don't give up try recruitment agencies ??
Just wondering which Australian university you went to? My son is studying in NSW but wants to do a Masters at Curtin once he has his degree, as Curtin rank No. 2 in the world for mining and minerals processing. It's good to know that just being based in WA will be helpful in terms of getting that first job. But also if you are professionally qualified in mining engineering, can you ask people at your university for help? You would expect them to have contacts in the industry who could point you in the right direction. Cheers.
Hey mate, I’m 18 and interested in joining the mining industry. I have worked at a fire company have some experience in the electrical field. Can I sign up as an apprentice Or do I have to be qualified? And do I need to pay to apply for the job. Great video as well thanks
Hi Mate , cheers for stopping by. most big companies have a large intake each year for apprenticeships . So apply to bhp , rio , fog see if you can score one of those apprenticeships to start with. Othe then that some times better to get a job with an OEM (machine makers) then you'll get to experience life in the bush. Its not for everyone and that way can choose different path if you want so try a caterpillar , hitachi , liebherr for apprenticeship. Electrical HV is definitely the best way forward no matter what you do. Mining like all other fossil fuel industries are dying and will become all electric one day, so def great path to guarantee a job for you . Good luck 🤞
Hey mate Sydneysider here I'm Australian citizen and thinking about working as a dump truck operator with end goal as a foreman or jumbo operator I just started looking seriously into working on a mine or just high paying job for awhile now I'm currently a cleaner and honestly don't mind it but the pay can't get past 45K in my area.. I have a few questions if that is alright - what jobs do you recommend that pay well or above 65K that are not sparkies or mechanics.. does dump truck operator need anything besides just a hr license and Australian citizenship - who pays for the air fares or travel between fifo - Not really a question but would flying between Sydney and Western Australia work out or do you have to be in WA flying out to remote mine sites in WA - what's the hiring climate like now - I was considering hospitality and cooking but I think I would be only fine with cleaning or driving for now definitely not ready to try electrical or automotive - what is a driller or nipper - what qualifications and certification do you need for foreman or jumbo operator Thanks man hope you had a good new year.. I like the remote lifestyle that's why I'm considering this as a replacement for my current casual cleaning job which gets me about 45K during these covid times but after covid work will dry up and I will lose about 10K of annual work that's why I'm considering working at a mine as a cleaner or driver or other no degree job
Hey mate happy new year! Most ops about the 80 grand a year for 2 on 1 off rosters, lot of different rosters out there at moment. no real qualifications needed not even HR anymore most ops we have on site have zero experience in anything let alone driving ! flights now days have to pay for them i will have to pay for mine again when i move back to qld. companies making more then they ever have but tighter then ever give you nothing ! We cant even get biscuits anymore get chinese versions tight arse city big time. A lot of companies putting heaps of pressure on employees to move to WA , i got threatened yesterday that when i move my company might try to sack me for living in another state?? So Living heer def make it easier hence why we have no skilled people anymore none in the state. They are def hiring as the money is so crap no one with any skills will take it and are staying contractors so the big companies can only get new starters that have no experience so that's a good opportunity, try ESS they run our whole company camps if you want cooking cleaning side lower money maybe $60 grand a year . driller just drives drills or pushes buttons most are automated except the baby ones. And most trucks are going autonomous too so only plan short term on the op side ! supervisors just need experience leading most of ours have no skills just yes men so kissing butt helps lol and also sorting out people's life problems seems to be the other main job for super lol we've had massage therapists and bartenders become supervisors and not have a clue about anything mechanical very scary place as they can make decisions that can kill people . other then that keep trying .
Great video man. I'm an electrician from Ireland and hoping to get into Oz when the boarders open, you reckon there's much work out there and how's the electrician pay if you happen to know? Thanks in advance mate
Electrician money is ok the big companies chopped all teh salaries a few years ago and no pay rises for last 10 years in mining ! 2 weeks on 1 off i think they start now at 115 grand aud rough idea for you . always plenty of work just getting in is the tricky bit . try a Mader group they do international contracting and might be a good way to get sponsored into aus ?
yeah that was a big room i got after 2 years on site, was brand new. but they kicked me out of it when i had parental leave ! i wasn't happy but not much you can do miss that shower nice and big.
@@34Media that's not right kicking you out, especially in those circumstances. But yeah if you complain then you always end up regretting it in someway at the mines.
not necessarily mate, I never finished school but have trade certificate in mechanics . operators undergo training so def can get in the industry without finishing school. if you haven't done before try and get some experience driving equipment maybe offer your services for free or something to learn and then can use that on a resume ?
Hi. There , I'm looking for a haultruck operator or excavator operator jobs in Australia I have a valid trade certificate approved by govt of India & heavy duty vehicle licence .I'm from India is there any current openings . Or do I have to go to some orientation course to get a job in mines as a heavy earth movers operations..
yeah mate try the camp facitiybusinesse get to site meet all the people and Boses then worm way in ! bar person is the best way seen heaps of people transfer form bar to drill and blast then into machines always a back door
sorry mate , i apologize for not getting back to you never seen the notification, you can get work here but they have dropped the money heaps across the board so barely worth all the loss of lifestyle you lose with no family friends and fun , but has been booming for over a year mining companies wont tell anyone tho so they don't have to pay anyone what they should !
Hey mate unfortunately you need to be 18 . And they won’t let you stay on site have to leave generally after 2 or 4 weeks at least for 48 hours ! You’ll need to leave trust me 🤪
id never say impossible , tricky yes. are you a diesel mechanic or trade qualified ? try the hays contractors or if a diesel mech westpac is hiring at the moment .
Hey mate. Do you have to spend days on end inside the mines? Is the job of a mining engineer risky? Scope of mining engineering in Australia? Thanks in advance.
Abhishek Kemkar hey mate , engineers safe as in iron ore . Pretty much office work a lot is projects for departments with a little bit of getting outside and seeing the sites . All depends on the Dept that you work in . Hope this helps a bit
@@34Media Thanks a lot for the response mate. Hope you are well & safe. Thinking about moving to pursue a career in mining. But it's a huge huge investment money wise for an outsider like me. Any way I can connect with professionals or you outside this space mate? Would be grateful. Thanks!
@@abhishekkulkarni959 Yeah understand completely linkedin is a great way to connect to engineers too through rio and bhp companies they use that space a lot , and good way to get a engineers perspective too
I am working underground tunneling at Epiroc company in India past 3 years. I am graduated b.tech in mechanical stream. Can I have any chances to do work in Australia Plz suggest me
Hey ute sounds like you're with the right company your best bet would be , through Epic they have a big presence in OZ maybe you could transfer here ? But definitely have that on resume when applying will help.
Yeah getting a little old now they have moved a heap of prisoners to the new mulla mulla correction facility with smaller rooms and 5000 prisoner option with even less to do 😂 so lucky to still be in the pretty packsaddle local
yeah they are on a bad wicket as well mostly 60 grand for 2/1 roster and not many of them so maybe have 5 mins per room so do bare miniumum more their company managemnet that is causing theri issiues but still painful
@@miltengrey6239 it's not for everyone , it's a good place to come with a goal in mind to save some money and then escape ! you don't want to get trapped like us old fools! lol
I'm under the impression there's little work for geologists unless you can take a step sideways into minerals processing or materials/chemical/ mining engineering. Curtin University partner with the mining industry in WA so maybe consider a Masters there once you have your degree, or look at what you could do at your existing uni which will move you further towards these fields.
Hi there mate, I would recomend chasing a electrical or auto sparky trade if you are thinking about working in the industry. Everything is now reliant on electrical techs so this would be the best avenue. See if you can do your work experience at a auto sparky business to see what its like ?
@@tomcarney299 good question in reality its not we make less then average australian wage 80 grand a year its only because we work 12 hours a day that we make more. And you need to factor in the lifestyle as you will miss everything birthdays mates part's concerts, and when home everyone else is working so you need to have a plan to get in ay off a house and get out or us either to travel the world.
hi mate see links in other comments for details on careers in mining we don't have any say anymore on site all done through HR depts. check out those links and good luck
Hi .. there, I'm looking for an haultruck operator or excavator operator jobs in Australia. I have a valid trade certificate in Diesel mechanic & heavy duty vehicle driving licence approved by the government of India. I'm from India . Is there any current openings . Do I have to go through any orientation course initially in Australia to get a heavy earth movers operator job in the mines.... please suggest me
Best bet is apply directly to either Bhp or rio they are the biggest 2 companies or try mader or hays as a contractor . If your a mechanic better to try for that far better chance
they do have a lot on engineering jobs see the link to bhp[ careers in my comment on this video below should be able to give you an idea of whats available
Hi sir I'm cletofel calamba from Philippines and I love the opportunity to apply in your company I hope you can help me. I'm currently working in catoca mining in Luanda Angola as a truck driver 100 tons 985 komatsu and 777 caterpillar. I hope you read my message. Thank you and God bless.
@HRH President of Tattooine Good one dick lips. Come work underground and then tell me who the wannabes are. You wouldn’t last one shift doing the work I’ve done.
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fantastic walk-through of mine campsite. Photos at last are of national geography level👍
thanks glad it was helpful and you enjoyed the photos
How things have changed, you guys n gals hi, you got it. I must say it was a lot easier in the early days, it was a case of who you knew etc. but don’t get me wrong lots of things changed as the years rolled by, it can be savage, but one must set their own boundaries on rostered on/off lifestyles but the most important your own self respect. 26years from Dump Truck to Diggers then Hydraulic Shovels, Electric Rope Shovels then retired on my beloved dragline. My advice to you younger guys n gals. Follow the Rules, safety procedures on all passed out machinery, do this you will survive. Watch the alcohol, I’ve seen it all, don’t worry about the hourly rate, it will over time take care of you through experience. Good luck.
Hey mate heading out to packsaddle in a few weeks coming to operate trucks hows packsaddle camp heard good things and bad things cheers mate!
beautiful place for sure , very big mine south flank has basically become part of it , so probably biggest iron ore mine in Australia now . lots of politics . i need to be careful what i say here sorry as can be sacked for mentioning the place in bad way but like most , food is average occasionly get freshly cooked food but very rare and lunch they run out of food by fridays and restock is sundays rooms are ok only single kids beds tho so if tall feet hangover. good luck lots of new people on site so be carefull near misses every day that get swept under the carpet .
I use to work there 2008 , kitchen then mine site cleaner ! Loved it 🥰
I'm from USA in 1980 I was working on a rotary exploration rig in Utah, it was a camp job we lived in tents bathed in a creek. Left there went to AZ copper mine worked underground on a core rig. lived in trailers at mine. Would go dirt biking everyday. You have it pretty nice.
Yeah it’s def a lot better in some ways now . A lot more comfy then my younger days , but just more rules now which makes it no fun anymore lol prefer the old days everyone helped each other out . That doesn’t happen anymore unfortunately.
@34Media looks like you're at that shithole area c. Bhp is just full of snakes stepping on ppl to get up the ladder
My whole family worked in the drilling industry since the late 60's early 70's. Heard stories of fellas moving drills with the winch line and tying it to trees. Us new generation of drillers and helper cant hold a candle to you boys
Been there done that. I used to live in the gym and run miles through the desert :D
What an incredible video, I thank you for uploading it. My partner is desperately trying to get his foot in the door. BHP is only hiring desiel mechanics so we went on the mining Australia website and payed $215 for their help to get into the industry but still waiting on their response. I know this is probably a common and annoying question but how did you get the job? My partner has his HR, bobcat, escavator, roller and many more tickets and years and years experience in commercial construction but mining has been his dream since I met him. Now more then ever with our son's autism diagnosis he really wants to get out there and start earning the type of money that could get our son the support he needs. Any tips would be worth gold to our family. Thank you and God bless!! PS the photos at the end are incredible 😍
Hi mate thanks for the kind words. The best way is become a contractor first thats how i started contractor to a company that had jobs on sight then got to know the people and proved myself then they asked me to swap over. That can be any way eg cleaner , bartender contractor op. HAYS are the biggest and do a lot of work in pilbara try and find out what contractors are working in the mine that your looking at or which ones work for the big boys . if not try the back door and camp services like cleaning and bar still pay decent money not the best but good way to see if the life is for you and can meet people with the connections. hope this helps good luck as with all mining harder to get in then the actual job itself.
Wow thank you so much for getting back to me and so quickly aswell :) I almost feel like I'm talking to a celebrity because it's so hard to get into the mines you never meet anyone who is actually in lol. I'm going to start doing some research on contractors and HAYS etc thank you !! At the moment all the jobs that are available are confusing in their job descriptions. Some sound like my partner would be qualified to do them but then they will randomly ask for more qualifications as you keep reading. All the job titles are very foreign to me but I'm learning. Is there anyway he could get in as a chippy or would he have better luck as a dump truck driver because he has a few years experience in transport ?
Wish it was easier for our Aussie boys to just apply and get it but I'm not giving up :)
Yeah they like to make it sound more then it is . They call us mechanics technical mechanical crazy global companies have to cater for the USA where they specialise in different parts of machines. Infrastructure use chippies all the time. I’d apply for anything once you get in easier to move around
Amazing! Thank you so much :) who knows maybe one day you'll cross paths with my partner on site .. fingers crossed 🤞
@@justtania333 Go on seek and look at the recruitment agencies that have jobs. They are usually keen to place you
Hey mate looks sick been thinking about trying to get on the mines for quite some time now I’m down in Victoria but I wanna work up there in Pilbara I’m 15 doing my year ten and cirt 2 in automotive this year any suggestions on how I should go about getting a job up there👍
hey mate, plenty of opportunities and ways to get in hardest part is getting that first opportunity bhp does annual apprentice intakes get them on facebook you should then get notified rio would be the same. if that helps a little , sometimes it looks fun but still hard to be a way from family and friends so def keep your options open but a great way to set yourself up for security and then get out . good luck
Will do thanks mate👍
@@sassythesasquatch4636 too easy
@@34Media Could you real off a few others in addition to BHP also please buddy?
Nathan Swulinski rio Tinto , fmg are the other two big companies if your a trade person then mader contracting have their fingers in most pies 🥧
Hi bro I am Mechanical engineer working in Mining sector at HEMM maintenance particularly worked in (L-2350 front end loader and R996 Excavator Assembly ) of 2 year experience. Further move I will like to work in Foreign.
Please give the suggestion
hi mate , id definitely add your resume to the big companies like BHP and RIO and FMG . should be able to sign up to their job boards on their websites i know you can with bhp .
Hello brother! Great job you are doing here. Thank you.
I wanted to know all I should know as a potential newcomer. Zero experiences in mining but ma curious and would like to give it a shot. What would you recomend to me? What to do, where to start? Trucks? Something else too? What exactly?
hardest part is getting in mate , any experience on machines will help. apart from that trucks are the most common jobs that have people constantly coming and going. try a big agency to get a foot in the door will help. if not can always try cleaning at camp and getting to know the people and connect that way ?
I love the look of the trucks. I've got an oppurtunity with Brynecut as an underground truck driver. I'm due a medical in next few weeks.
What should I expect in my first swing?
A fair bit of paperwork, unfortunately safety is huge thing nowadays but so many passouts and inductions you will have to do just be patient it does get monotonous, we all hate it but a necessary evil . will take a while before they let you loose . get to know the guys and how they work . they will tell you generally what you have to worry about .
@@34Media Thanks for heads up. From the sounds of things my turn around sounds quick but obviously could be wrong. I got the offer on news years day and I'm on my medical next week.
Once I've completed all my online inductuons, they want me to go to perth for in face inductions.
@@bluecrayon3336 hardest part is getting that first start. you'll be gold from then on mate stay safe and good luck !
Would electricians be good use in the mines?
Yes definitely mate , and only going to get more important. Most companies are currently planning the huge changes to change to electric dump trucks . All have hv power generators driving the motors . So big things now and in the future for hv tradespeople.
mate..... your room.... youve got it good compared to what alot of us got
yeah that room was great the new room needs a good clean
Great Video mate, thanks for sharing.
Fantastic pics at the end.
Looks like a good camp and it would make being away from the family a little easier with the recreation facilities.
Thinking about getting into the industry as a MC Truck Driver.
I live in Queensland but WA is offering the most FIFO options, but long 4/2 swings.
4 weeks away from the family is a stretch…. How do Blokes cope with this?
Cheers
I find face time is great to get that visual connection each day with my boy. And having a hobby exercise and getting into a routine. Much like prison life the same rules of survival apply . That’s why I started this channel to switch off after work because if all you do is mining you’ll destroy your soul like so many do. Hopefully have an updated video on mining coming soon trying to fit it in soon.
@@34Media thanks for the reply. 👍
Haha haven’t done any prison time and not intended to do any soon.
Seriously looking at the career change and talking / planning with the family about it.
Will look forward for the next video.
Cheers
@@markpaulus8032 cheers mate take it easy
Hi all , with the situation at hand BHP is hiring extra staff to help out with the travel restrictions im sure rio and fmg are doing the same good time to check out their websites if your thinking about coming and joining us in the sector. careers.bhp.com/careers/SearchJobs here is bhp job link you never know unless you try !
@@luketastic88 hey mate yeah i was stoked when i got that room after they built 10 years ago. I just had parental leave and lost it so back in the boondocks again filthy stained. Will be doing a new video on the new room this week. so hopefully get it out before next weekend. there are some tight arses out there thats why i looked after my room as very rare to get a nice one form new.
@@34Media yeah bud won't name them but they start with S can not manage a camp at all... We were working 3&1 and rooms weren't cleaned towels and sheets not changed for a entire swing... and that's while corona was in full swing
@@luketastic88 ouch thats not good, mate. should never be that bad. hoepfully they pull their finger out.
@@luketastic88 Don't get carried away. FMG is a joke. Social distancing or window seat in the camp because they are scared it will get on social media. On the actual mine all that goes out the window because no one can see it LOL. It is all PR bullshit. They know it and the WA government knows it too. By the way we have Sodexo here too. It is cuts, cuts, cuts. The food gets worse and worse as each hero manager comes in and earns their stripes by cutting costs. I am just hanging in there and getting the $$$ so I can bail out when automation kills my job.
Hey man awesome vid. Just a quickie, heard bhp is chasing some 1500 workers now. Will also double up rosters, so 14day work will be 28 day work?. (FIFO) to reduce the travel complying to the current situation now (covid19)
Yeah mate they announced the jobs on Facebook last week im assuming they will be spread out allover the country to allow people to possible get a job closer to home and not travel. check out careers.bhp.com/careers/SearchJobs to see if anything for you and I know my mates at work are doing a double shift as a few are eastern states so cant travel. Im not 100% on how it all works tho as haven't been at work for a couple of months at moment on paternity leave. but they are always flexible in sorting out work to suit everyone. Def a good time to get foot in the door wherever you are tho ! Thanks for stopping by the channel.
Much work for welders ? And roughly how much would they make?
yeah mate people always coming and going roughly about 115 grand aus if that helps
Gday mate. Been graduated with a master of mining engineering from Australia uni and received an EA skill assessment as a professional mining engineer, I have yet to step into the Australian mining industry due to the state border restriction ( yeah Im in VIC). I know how to do Python, STATA, and Maptek Vulcan, but I don't know how to get a mining job. I sincerely wish if you could give me some hint. Thanks indeed.
Ive probably said it a few times in these comments so apologies if repeating my self. Just keep applying and chasing them down. will be tricky living in vic as they are looking to get locals they don't like us interstate FIFO's anymore and occasionally under the radar threats or suggestions to move over west if you want to work for them. Maybe if you have any friends that live in perth use their address as your home address see if that helps. Getting in is he hardest part i can assure you, don't give up try recruitment agencies ??
Just wondering which Australian university you went to? My son is studying in NSW but wants to do a Masters at Curtin once he has his degree, as Curtin rank No. 2 in the world for mining and minerals processing. It's good to know that just being based in WA will be helpful in terms of getting that first job. But also if you are professionally qualified in mining engineering, can you ask people at your university for help? You would expect them to have contacts in the industry who could point you in the right direction. Cheers.
Hey mate, I’m 18 and interested in joining the mining industry. I have worked at a fire company have some experience in the electrical field. Can I sign up as an apprentice Or do I have to be qualified? And do I need to pay to apply for the job. Great video as well thanks
Hi Mate , cheers for stopping by. most big companies have a large intake each year for apprenticeships . So apply to bhp , rio , fog see if you can score one of those apprenticeships to start with. Othe then that some times better to get a job with an OEM (machine makers) then you'll get to experience life in the bush. Its not for everyone and that way can choose different path if you want so try a caterpillar , hitachi , liebherr for apprenticeship. Electrical HV is definitely the best way forward no matter what you do. Mining like all other fossil fuel industries are dying and will become all electric one day, so def great path to guarantee a job for you . Good luck 🤞
If your in SA DeltaFM is hiring electrical apprentices for olympic dam
Very good vid and good tunes also
Glad you enjoyed it mate thanks for the kind words
Hey mate Sydneysider here I'm Australian citizen and thinking about working as a dump truck operator with end goal as a foreman or jumbo operator I just started looking seriously into working on a mine or just high paying job for awhile now I'm currently a cleaner and honestly don't mind it but the pay can't get past 45K in my area.. I have a few questions if that is alright
- what jobs do you recommend that pay well or above 65K that are not sparkies or mechanics.. does dump truck operator need anything besides just a hr license and Australian citizenship
- who pays for the air fares or travel between fifo
- Not really a question but would flying between Sydney and Western Australia work out or do you have to be in WA flying out to remote mine sites in WA
- what's the hiring climate like now
- I was considering hospitality and cooking but I think I would be only fine with cleaning or driving for now definitely not ready to try electrical or automotive
- what is a driller or nipper
- what qualifications and certification do you need for foreman or jumbo operator
Thanks man hope you had a good new year.. I like the remote lifestyle that's why I'm considering this as a replacement for my current casual cleaning job which gets me about 45K during these covid times but after covid work will dry up and I will lose about 10K of annual work that's why I'm considering working at a mine as a cleaner or driver or other no degree job
Hey mate happy new year! Most ops about the 80 grand a year for 2 on 1 off rosters, lot of different rosters out there at moment. no real qualifications needed not even HR anymore most ops we have on site have zero experience in anything let alone driving ! flights now days have to pay for them i will have to pay for mine again when i move back to qld. companies making more then they ever have but tighter then ever give you nothing ! We cant even get biscuits anymore get chinese versions tight arse city big time. A lot of companies putting heaps of pressure on employees to move to WA , i got threatened yesterday that when i move my company might try to sack me for living in another state?? So Living heer def make it easier hence why we have no skilled people anymore none in the state. They are def hiring as the money is so crap no one with any skills will take it and are staying contractors so the big companies can only get new starters that have no experience so that's a good opportunity, try ESS they run our whole company camps if you want cooking cleaning side lower money maybe $60 grand a year . driller just drives drills or pushes buttons most are automated except the baby ones. And most trucks are going autonomous too so only plan short term on the op side ! supervisors just need experience leading most of ours have no skills just yes men so kissing butt helps lol and also sorting out people's life problems seems to be the other main job for super lol we've had massage therapists and bartenders become supervisors and not have a clue about anything mechanical very scary place as they can make decisions that can kill people . other then that keep trying .
Hello mate, where is this camp as I am thinking about coming to Australia to do a job like this??? 👍👍
its north of newman on map you'll find it under packsaddle or Area C on google maps bhp site check out their website for jobs . hope this helps
I will love to work there
always new starters coming just have to keep trying
Great video man. I'm an electrician from Ireland and hoping to get into Oz when the boarders open, you reckon there's much work out there and how's the electrician pay if you happen to know?
Thanks in advance mate
Electrician money is ok the big companies chopped all teh salaries a few years ago and no pay rises for last 10 years in mining ! 2 weeks on 1 off i think they start now at 115 grand aud rough idea for you . always plenty of work just getting in is the tricky bit . try a Mader group they do international contracting and might be a good way to get sponsored into aus ?
Appreciate your reply 🤙 aye sponsorship is the goal 👌 thanks again
@@gary9768 too easy mate have a great day
Hi, any accomodation which has room for dad and teenage boy
Unfortunately not mate all single quarters. I’m not sure about all sites but no under 18 year olds either
What a great donga! Luxury compared to ones I’ve stayed in
yeah that was a big room i got after 2 years on site, was brand new. but they kicked me out of it when i had parental leave ! i wasn't happy but not much you can do miss that shower nice and big.
@@34Media that's not right kicking you out, especially in those circumstances. But yeah if you complain then you always end up regretting it in someway at the mines.
@@prettyzen2 Our company's new policy 3 months off you lose room. made by people who only work 5 days on site and go home to family's as per usual lol
wow that's intense living.
Yeah def something you either love or hate it seems . I think im due a new version of this soon thanks for stopping by
Hi mate, you need a school to apply for a mining job in Australia? (I live in uk)
not necessarily mate, I never finished school but have trade certificate in mechanics . operators undergo training so def can get in the industry without finishing school. if you haven't done before try and get some experience driving equipment maybe offer your services for free or something to learn and then can use that on a resume ?
Hi. There , I'm looking for a haultruck operator or excavator operator jobs in Australia I have a valid trade certificate approved by govt of India & heavy duty vehicle licence .I'm from India is there any current openings . Or do I have to go to some orientation course to get a job in mines as a heavy earth movers operations..
Can you get a job in the mines with no experience or truck lisence?
yeah mate try the camp facitiybusinesse get to site meet all the people and Boses then worm way in ! bar person is the best way seen heaps of people transfer form bar to drill and blast then into machines always a back door
I'm very deligent & I can work continuesly 12 hours a day
just wanna ask you, is it still easy to get a mining job if I graduate from mining school in Australia now?
sorry mate , i apologize for not getting back to you never seen the notification, you can get work here but they have dropped the money heaps across the board so barely worth all the loss of lifestyle you lose with no family friends and fun , but has been booming for over a year mining companies wont tell anyone tho so they don't have to pay anyone what they should !
Hi mate what is the youngest age you can be to work on a minesite and are you aloud to live there and work every day of the year
Hey mate unfortunately you need to be 18 . And they won’t let you stay on site have to leave generally after 2 or 4 weeks at least for 48 hours ! You’ll need to leave trust me 🤪
@@34Media how do you know when to leave camp to fly back home
We leave after our last Nightshift so go back to room change then go wait for bus to airport then wait for flight ✈️
Doesn’t look like you run into many people out there.
Yeah don't see many , most crash straight after night shift . and not many are into fitness except for the gym.
Nice vídeo. I have a question, i'm currently in sydney, whit a working holiday visa. Is possible for me to get a mining job? Or is almost impossible?
id never say impossible , tricky yes. are you a diesel mechanic or trade qualified ? try the hays contractors or if a diesel mech westpac is hiring at the moment .
@@34Media thanks!! I will try. But no, i'm only 21 whit no experience.
@@santiguardiola5397 try company's liek ess mate they do camp sites , maybe work in bar cleaning good way to meet people
I want to apply,how can I?
check the reply's ive sent out to previous people but also i will be doing a how to get a job in mining video soon ! stay tuned and subscribed !
Hey mate. Do you have to spend days on end inside the mines? Is the job of a mining engineer risky? Scope of mining engineering in Australia? Thanks in advance.
Abhishek Kemkar hey mate , engineers safe as in iron ore . Pretty much office work a lot is projects for departments with a little bit of getting outside and seeing the sites . All depends on the Dept that you work in . Hope this helps a bit
@@34Media Thanks a lot for the response mate. Hope you are well & safe. Thinking about moving to pursue a career in mining. But it's a huge huge investment money wise for an outsider like me. Any way I can connect with professionals or you outside this space mate? Would be grateful. Thanks!
@@abhishekkulkarni959 Yeah understand completely linkedin is a great way to connect to engineers too through rio and bhp companies they use that space a lot , and good way to get a engineers perspective too
Will do. Thanks mate.
Will do. Thanks mate.
I am working underground tunneling at Epiroc company in India past 3 years. I am graduated b.tech in mechanical stream. Can I have any chances to do work in Australia
Plz suggest me
Hey ute sounds like you're with the right company your best bet would be , through Epic they have a big presence in OZ maybe you could transfer here ? But definitely have that on resume when applying will help.
BHP Need to spend some money on this camp ,Good video with no Kiwis in it complaining how hard they work
Yeah getting a little old now they have moved a heap of prisoners to the new mulla mulla correction facility with smaller rooms and 5000 prisoner option with even less to do 😂 so lucky to still be in the pretty packsaddle local
Sorry to hear the cleaners don't do a good job.
yeah they are on a bad wicket as well mostly 60 grand for 2/1 roster and not many of them so maybe have 5 mins per room so do bare miniumum more their company managemnet that is causing theri issiues but still painful
I’m to scared to join the mines to big
But I really want to
@@miltengrey6239 it's not for everyone , it's a good place to come with a goal in mind to save some money and then escape ! you don't want to get trapped like us old fools! lol
Hey man! I am doing a geology degree atm. Just wondering if that's what you did before getting into the mining industry
Hi mate , thanks for stopping by ! I’m a diesel mechanic by trade . Roads mainly as better money and conditions but mines more stable generally.
I'm under the impression there's little work for geologists unless you can take a step sideways into minerals processing or materials/chemical/ mining engineering. Curtin University partner with the mining industry in WA so maybe consider a Masters there once you have your degree, or look at what you could do at your existing uni which will move you further towards these fields.
@@thomidog9047 nah theres plenty of work for geos and especially mining engineers atm, I'm an underground mine surveyor btw
Nice intro good video
cheers mate tanks heaps, not sure you message never come up in my notifications sorry for such a late reply happy new year
I'm a 15 yr old boy and was wondering would u recommend working in the mines I've thought about it for a while
Hi there mate, I would recomend chasing a electrical or auto sparky trade if you are thinking about working in the industry. Everything is now reliant on electrical techs so this would be the best avenue. See if you can do your work experience at a auto sparky business to see what its like ?
Ok cheers is it good pay in the mines
@@tomcarney299 good question in reality its not we make less then average australian wage 80 grand a year its only because we work 12 hours a day that we make more. And you need to factor in the lifestyle as you will miss everything birthdays mates part's concerts, and when home everyone else is working so you need to have a plan to get in ay off a house and get out or us either to travel the world.
Ok thank you for the advice
@@tomcarney299 too easy mate good luck
nice
Thanks
I have completed B-tech ,I need a job,can you help me
hi mate see links in other comments for details on careers in mining we don't have any say anymore on site all done through HR depts. check out those links and good luck
Hi .. there, I'm looking for an haultruck operator or excavator operator jobs in Australia. I have a valid trade certificate in Diesel mechanic & heavy duty vehicle driving licence approved by the government of India. I'm from India . Is there any current openings . Do I have to go through any orientation course initially in Australia to get a heavy earth movers operator job in the mines.... please suggest me
Best bet is apply directly to either Bhp or rio they are the biggest 2 companies or try mader or hays as a contractor . If your a mechanic better to try for that far better chance
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What kind of job can one get with an electrical engineering degree.
they do have a lot on engineering jobs see the link to bhp[ careers in my comment on this video below should be able to give you an idea of whats available
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Nah mate area c
Hi sir I'm cletofel calamba from Philippines and I love the opportunity to apply in your company I hope you can help me. I'm currently working in catoca mining in Luanda Angola as a truck driver 100 tons 985 komatsu and 777 caterpillar. I hope you read my message. Thank you and God bless.
best bet is start with contractors like mader which are international company
@@34Media can you help me finding job in mining in your place..
Thats a open camp jail
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hi mate thanks for stopping by
Mine control pazy
This guy calling himself a miner 😂
Yeah haha. I thought the same thing. He tells the wife and kids he's a miner.
Sorry for confusion, im a mechanic not a "miner" i just work in a mine to fix all the gear for the real miners :)
@HRH President of Tattooine Good one dick lips. Come work underground and then tell me who the wannabes are. You wouldn’t last one shift doing the work I’ve done.
@HRH President of Tattooine On second thoughts, with a comment like that, you’d be right at home in open cut with the other pit fairies.
@HRH President of Tattooine And getting paid a fortune to do it 😜