Awesome tips mate, I'm setting up my patrol to head to WA from SEQ an slowly aquire entry level tickets/cards to start at the bottom of what ever position I land and eventually work out what an how I can work my way up the ladder. Your videos have given me a good idea on what to expect and the confidence to give it go, much appreciated mate 👍🤙
Hey mate, thanks for the video! Don’t suppose you know much about Rope Access roles in the mines? I’m a newly qualified rope tech and I’m unsure about the different type of rope roles in the mines!
Hey Mr Keith, hope you are well. So i am currently studying with an African Mining Institution, Zimbabwe School of Mines, in Zimbabwe (Africa), im training and studying to be a Mining technician with modules such as Drilling,Explosive and blasting, Underground Mining etc, after graduation with this Institution we usually undergo what is called a GRADUATE TRAINEESHIP with various mines as Junior or graduate Miners, on the road to become a Miner. However, mining in Africa is somewhat primitive and we can only be highly efficient in Zimbabwean mines because we have exposure to them, we do Airleg Jackhammer drilling for instance, very few people have knowledge on drill rigs. So, with that being said, after graduation is it possible for me to come to Australia and acquire a job (that will offer a salary) that will train me to be efficient in the mines that side, and will my Diploma in Mining Certificate be recognised?
And also, ( I hope you pardon my discretion), Is the mining industry in Australia welcoming or facilitative to Black workers, I'm feeling comfortable to ask you because I believe you are a nice lad. And hopefully you might help me.
G’day mate, thanks for shouting out! You ask a great question. It sounds like what you’re doing is very similar to a Mining Engineer/Mine Captain role. It’s a role that not many can achieve. It requires patience and determination to finish all of the modules and skills, in order to complete. I can’t be certain, but I do believe that the majority of what you’re doing will be recognised immediately here. Some may be experience tested, and some may even require a little further training/time. This is a question you’ll definitely need to put towards an employer. Great question mate 👍🏻 As for your second question - racism is not tolerated in Australia. You are equally as welcome to any job provided you have the skills or qualifications to do the job. It doesn’t matter what race or colour you are - skills, sex and experience is blind when it comes to employing a person.
Hey mate, I'm in Rockhampton, I'm 22, have no formal education or trade but I want to get into the mines. I've done precast + prestressed concrete, concrete kerbing and guttering, scaffolding, some basic metal fab, have a small amount of experience running a big slipform machine. Really I've done a little bit of alot of things. I'm very mechanically minded. I plan on getting my std 11 very soon. What sort of jobs would you recommend I chase?
G’day mate! Based on the skills you have mentioned I reckon you’d go well as a scaffy! Working for labour hire or contracting companies erecting scaffold. It’s a job that’s in demand, and you’ll always have work!
Hello Keithy , your video is insightful and full of useful information. I would like to know if anyone with civil engineering or construction background can fit into a mining setup or get a job and find a role in a mining company/ mining area??
Thanks mate, much appreciated 👍🏻 Your skills in civil will still help when applying for a job, although the trades are different between mining and civil, so the skills from civil won’t line up with the trades in the mine exactly. There will be a complete new apprenticeship with recognition of prior learning if you were to go that way.
Very useful information. 👍I would also like to ask, if I obtain a mining engineer degree through university, what kind of position do I usually work in a mine?
G’day mate, thank you! With a mining engineer degree, did you have anything to major? Is there a field that you lead with? That will definitely make it easier to determine the best pathway for you 👍🏻
Watched a good few of your vids now (Great insight) but got no answer, I'm going to emigrate from Ireland to WA, (Perth) . I have plans to work and make a life over there, is it any harder for a foreigner to get down the hole? Or work in general? Iv heard that some roles underground are only for Australian citizens? Is that true? Ireland has no mining industry so I am in construction as that's the closest I can get to experience with heavy machinery.
Thanks for messaging mate. I appreciate the info is sparse on emigrating - particularly from me as I’m not too cluey on the in’s and out’s of emigration. What I will say though, if you’re living in Australia and are legally allowed to work in Australia, you are equally as capable to get a job in the mines here. No role is specifically for Auzzies - a worker is a worker regardless of country of origin, race, religion, sex or hair colour.
Sucks for me i have enough experience to do most things on any site but cos i have a criminal record its like none of that matters. Its tough. So much work and im still having a hard time tryna find a job
@Keithy_W I'll figure it out mate it's just kinda crap when you've put alot of time into the industry and you have a blue get charged and then all the sudden you're discarded. Mean while there's pelicans out there on top dollar and have never used a sanding disc 🤦♂️
G'day, can you recommend any labour hire mobs? Also Qld is a lot of coal which makes me nervous, are there any other type of mines with a long life span outlook?
G’day mate, I can really recommend any particular ones, you can have a bit of a google and find them near to you. There is a lot of coal, but there’s loads of other minerals in QLD. I guess coal just gets the media attention. Copper/Gold, Lead/Zinc just to name two very big minerals in QLD.
great information mate, almost finish my study as mining engineer here in your neighbor country, is there any sponsorship visa for new entry at australian mining company? thanks
G’day mate! Sounds like you’re on a good thing! I’m not too sure you can grab a sponsorship without being associated with the particular company, say on a university scholarship.
Hey mate, is it easier to get a job in construction (maybe general/construction labourer) or in the mines (i am unsure spesific jobs available in mines) for a foreigner with no credentials or experiece?
It all depends on the job mate. Some roles pay $70k, some roles pay $150k. It’s too broad to estimate without having all the details. I’m not too sure if there’s a heap of info days in the goldy mate, but it would pay to go through the GC and Brisbane conference/open-days online if possible and that’d give you a heads up.
Hello Mr. Keithy. I'm from Bangladesh and i am planning to attend University of Wollongong for a Masters degree in Mining Engineering. How convenient it will be getting jobs in mining industry after completing the degree or should i go for Western Australia (Curtin or University of Western Australia)? Which will be the good decision from your perspective?? Please, i'm looking for your kind response sir.
G’day mate, I would suggest that either university would get you the same result. Your talent, skills, and ultimate outcome will land you the job as a Mining engineer
Hi, I'm 22 have a apprenticeship as a mechatronics engineer 2020-2024. I finished in january. Can i get into the mines as a mechanic? Because mechatronics enginner is similar, isn't it? I am from Germany
G’day mate, it could most definitely put you some way through a mechanics apprenticeship. A lot of the things that you do with Mechatronics can be related to Mechanic roles, so you will probably need to fill the missing pieces with an apprenticeship here!
@@krypton7807 everything about mining sucks. Except the money. You throw your life away just to not be broke. I wish I’d never started cause now I have the golden handcuffs on. So my advice is don’t do it.
Hi Keithy. I appreciate for these useful informations. I am a mining engineer aiming to move Australia. I have been working on underground mining sector for 4 years. I have experiences on underground gold mining and coal mining. Is it hard to find a job as an engineer for me when I move to Australia? One another question: Can I find a job before I move when I have working visa? Thanks...
I can’t comment on the working visa requirements, but can say that with your experience at time in the field, you will likely have a good chance at getting a job quickly when in Australia 👍🏻
If you’re only here for a 6-month trip, you’ll probably find they will not hire you. It costs quite a lot of money to train up workers, especially if they’re only short term.
Hi dude am from india can I get job in Australia n I have 9 years experience in granite mines in India n on this base can I get job as a graduate mining engineer or else senior mining engineer
Good Day Sir, Thanks for the detailed video. I have a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering and Masters in Petroleum and Natural Gas although i picked alot of interest in Advanced Drilling Engineering. Ive been granted my 476 visa remaining the embassy processing i need to get done. Are their any certifications to consider before coming if id want to get into HSE, Project Management, operations etc in the Mining Sector.
Hello, sir. I'm from India, and I'm planning to attend Curtin University to pursue a master's degree in professional engineering (mining). Is it easy to Work in Mining industry After Completing My Master's Degree?
@@Keithy_Wsir I have some question 1 :Should it be Australian mining engineering certificate or the mining certificate can be from any country 2 : and how Should I apply for job(any job )in mining site. like every mining site requires with 2 or 2+ Yr but if I come from India with just mining engineering certificate and without experience so how I can get a job. Plz reply 🙏
G’day Anonymous, As long as it’s recognised world wide, it should be accepted here. Once you arrive in Australia and have yourself sorted, there are websites you can look through to apply. If the jobs require a certain amount or time in experience, perhaps you can achieve that in India prior to coming to Australia?
G’day mate, I assume here that you mean you are in high school still? If that’s the case, now is a good time to work out which trade or skill set you’d like to follow through with, and then have a look for the available apprenticeships on the web. Do you know what you’d like to do?
It’s no harder than it would be for an Australian! The difference is the VISA - it all comes down to your skills, aptitude and ability to sell yourself. If you hold the qualifications and skills that they are asking for in the job adverts, and can legally work in Australia, there’s no reason why they wouldn’t hire you!
G’day mate, if you have the right qualification, sponsorship and VISA, I’m sure you could get a job in Australia. I’m not entirely sure on the process to get the sponsorship though.0
Hey friend am denis eliuter from tanzania I have ordinary diploma in mining engineering three years program attended various mining site as ipt student Barrick northmara goldmine( underground ),Tazara kongolo quarry,but since graduating I has been two years no job but I have tried my best in small mining operations by being blaster,designer and etc but in small scale though I am trying hard to get job in large mining site but never make it hope one day God will help but my dream is to become experience jumbo driller and charge up
G’day Denis, sounds like you’ve worked hard already to get to where you are. You sound like a valuable employee to any company, and I hope your search for a bigger and better role is successful! Your skills and determination will help you!
sir I have some question 1 :Should it be Australian mining engineering certificate or the mining certificate can be from any country 2 : and how Should I apply for job(any job )in mining site. like every mining site requires with 2 or 2+ Yr but if I come from India with just mining engineering certificate and without experience so how I can get a job. Plz reply 🙏
Awesome tips mate, I'm setting up my patrol to head to WA from SEQ an slowly aquire entry level tickets/cards to start at the bottom of what ever position I land and eventually work out what an how I can work my way up the ladder. Your videos have given me a good idea on what to expect and the confidence to give it go, much appreciated mate 👍🤙
My pleasure mate, it sounds like you’ve got a solid plan and the means to execute it! Keep me posted on how you go!
Great to see your videos keithy,so down to earth and helpful 👍🏻👍🏻 hope your health is improving 👍🏻
Thanks Jamie! Much appreciate! I hope you are well too 😀
Great info, thanks for doing this! hope you are feeling better too!
Thanks mate!
Hey mate, thanks for the video! Don’t suppose you know much about Rope Access roles in the mines? I’m a newly qualified rope tech and I’m unsure about the different type of rope roles in the mines!
Hey Mr Keith, hope you are well.
So i am currently studying with an African Mining Institution, Zimbabwe School of Mines, in Zimbabwe (Africa), im training and studying to be a Mining technician with modules such as Drilling,Explosive and blasting, Underground Mining etc, after graduation with this Institution we usually undergo what is called a GRADUATE TRAINEESHIP with various mines as Junior or graduate Miners, on the road to become a Miner.
However, mining in Africa is somewhat primitive and we can only be highly efficient in Zimbabwean mines because we have exposure to them, we do Airleg Jackhammer drilling for instance, very few people have knowledge on drill rigs. So, with that being said, after graduation is it possible for me to come to Australia and acquire a job (that will offer a salary) that will train me to be efficient in the mines that side, and will my Diploma in Mining Certificate be recognised?
And also, ( I hope you pardon my discretion), Is the mining industry in Australia welcoming or facilitative to Black workers, I'm feeling comfortable to ask you because I believe you are a nice lad. And hopefully you might help me.
G’day mate, thanks for shouting out! You ask a great question. It sounds like what you’re doing is very similar to a Mining Engineer/Mine Captain role. It’s a role that not many can achieve. It requires patience and determination to finish all of the modules and skills, in order to complete.
I can’t be certain, but I do believe that the majority of what you’re doing will be recognised immediately here. Some may be experience tested, and some may even require a little further training/time. This is a question you’ll definitely need to put towards an employer. Great question mate 👍🏻
As for your second question - racism is not tolerated in Australia. You are equally as welcome to any job provided you have the skills or qualifications to do the job. It doesn’t matter what race or colour you are - skills, sex and experience is blind when it comes to employing a person.
Love your videos, good insight.
Thanks mate!
Awesome as always, common sense, but it is needed as there is not much of it floating around lately :)
Cheers Greg! Appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Hey mate, I'm in Rockhampton, I'm 22, have no formal education or trade but I want to get into the mines. I've done precast + prestressed concrete, concrete kerbing and guttering, scaffolding, some basic metal fab, have a small amount of experience running a big slipform machine. Really I've done a little bit of alot of things. I'm very mechanically minded. I plan on getting my std 11 very soon. What sort of jobs would you recommend I chase?
G’day mate! Based on the skills you have mentioned I reckon you’d go well as a scaffy! Working for labour hire or contracting companies erecting scaffold. It’s a job that’s in demand, and you’ll always have work!
Hello Keithy , your video is insightful and full of useful information.
I would like to know if anyone with civil engineering or construction background can fit into a mining setup or get a job and find a role in a mining company/ mining area??
Thanks mate, much appreciated 👍🏻
Your skills in civil will still help when applying for a job, although the trades are different between mining and civil, so the skills from civil won’t line up with the trades in the mine exactly. There will be a complete new apprenticeship with recognition of prior learning if you were to go that way.
Geotechnical engineering roles are plentiful in the mines and is a subset of civil engineering @@Keithy_W
I have a n experience in electrical engineering in mining open and underground Hv electrical engineering for 23 year
Very useful information. 👍I would also like to ask, if I obtain a mining engineer degree through university, what kind of position do I usually work in a mine?
G’day mate, thank you!
With a mining engineer degree, did you have anything to major? Is there a field that you lead with? That will definitely make it easier to determine the best pathway for you 👍🏻
Watched a good few of your vids now (Great insight) but got no answer, I'm going to emigrate from Ireland to WA, (Perth) .
I have plans to work and make a life over there, is it any harder for a foreigner to get down the hole? Or work in general?
Iv heard that some roles underground are only for Australian citizens? Is that true?
Ireland has no mining industry so I am in construction as that's the closest I can get to experience with heavy machinery.
Thanks for messaging mate. I appreciate the info is sparse on emigrating - particularly from me as I’m not too cluey on the in’s and out’s of emigration.
What I will say though, if you’re living in Australia and are legally allowed to work in Australia, you are equally as capable to get a job in the mines here. No role is specifically for Auzzies - a worker is a worker regardless of country of origin, race, religion, sex or hair colour.
Thanks Keithy, Will be looking more into this, liked on facebook mate.
Thanks mate!
@@Keithy_W Naaaaah yaself gotta keep positively focused on something and this vid helps ill be rewatching and maintaining my priorities, so thank you.
Hey, mate im moving over to Brisbane in February and looking to get into the mines are there many fifo jobs flying out of Brisbane?
G’day mate, you’re in a good spot if you’re looking fifo from Brisbane. There are plenty of mines that fly from Brissy 👍🏻
Thank mate appreciate your videos very informative 💯
My pleasure 👍🏻
Sucks for me i have enough experience to do most things on any site but cos i have a criminal record its like none of that matters. Its tough. So much work and im still having a hard time tryna find a job
It is a shame mate. Do you know of any way that you might be able to apply for these jobs?
@Keithy_W I'll figure it out mate it's just kinda crap when you've put alot of time into the industry and you have a blue get charged and then all the sudden you're discarded. Mean while there's pelicans out there on top dollar and have never used a sanding disc 🤦♂️
You’re not wrong mate. I hope you get a break soon enough
@Keithy_W yeah thanks for the support mate
One day I'll make it and work in Aussie.. it's my dream .. thank you keithy🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼
Thanks mate! Very welcome 👍🏻
G'day, can you recommend any labour hire mobs? Also Qld is a lot of coal which makes me nervous, are there any other type of mines with a long life span outlook?
G’day mate, I can really recommend any particular ones, you can have a bit of a google and find them near to you.
There is a lot of coal, but there’s loads of other minerals in QLD. I guess coal just gets the media attention. Copper/Gold, Lead/Zinc just to name two very big minerals in QLD.
@@Keithy_W thanks mate, appreciate your videos 🤙
Thank you 👍🏻
great information mate, almost finish my study as mining engineer here in your neighbor country, is there any sponsorship visa for new entry at australian mining company? thanks
G’day mate! Sounds like you’re on a good thing! I’m not too sure you can grab a sponsorship without being associated with the particular company, say on a university scholarship.
Gday mate good to see you on.
Thanks Stephen!
Hey mate, is it easier to get a job in construction (maybe general/construction labourer) or in the mines (i am unsure spesific jobs available in mines) for a foreigner with no credentials or experiece?
I would say that it’s easier to get into construction than the mining industry for sure.
@@Keithy_W alright man, thank you
At what age would it be too late to get in on the ground floor with no experience?
At retirement age, I’d suggest.
If you’re physically able to do the job, you’re the right age.
Am looking for beng a service man am working as a service man for damp tracker in Botswana mining
What about $$$$$ $. Also do you know if there are any Information days for mining down here on the Gold coast or Brisbane ? thanks
It all depends on the job mate. Some roles pay $70k, some roles pay $150k. It’s too broad to estimate without having all the details.
I’m not too sure if there’s a heap of info days in the goldy mate, but it would pay to go through the GC and Brisbane conference/open-days online if possible and that’d give you a heads up.
Hello Mr. Keithy. I'm from Bangladesh and i am planning to attend University of Wollongong for a Masters degree in Mining Engineering. How convenient it will be getting jobs in mining industry after completing the degree or should i go for Western Australia (Curtin or University of Western Australia)? Which will be the good decision from your perspective?? Please, i'm looking for your kind response sir.
G’day mate,
I would suggest that either university would get you the same result. Your talent, skills, and ultimate outcome will land you the job as a Mining engineer
There are a lot of older guys retiring so they need ppl i assume I’m willing to work
Sounds good mate 👍🏻
Hi, I'm 22 have a apprenticeship as a mechatronics engineer 2020-2024. I finished in january. Can i get into the mines as a mechanic? Because mechatronics enginner is similar, isn't it? I am from Germany
G’day mate, it could most definitely put you some way through a mechanics apprenticeship. A lot of the things that you do with Mechatronics can be related to Mechanic roles, so you will probably need to fill the missing pieces with an apprenticeship here!
@@Keithy_W OK thank you
@@Keithy_W can I do work as a mechatronics engineer too or are there only jobs as a mechanic
I’m not entirely sure if there are mechatronics roles in the mines mate. I can’t say I’ve heard of them, but stranger things have happened!
My question is how do I get out!!?? I wish I’d never started.
Why’s that?
@@krypton7807 everything about mining sucks. Except the money. You throw your life away just to not be broke. I wish I’d never started cause now I have the golden handcuffs on. So my advice is don’t do it.
@@aquaticwombat4570 why can’t you leave
@bensmith3299 cos he bought too many jetskiis on tick instead of a house
Hi Keithy. I appreciate for these useful informations. I am a mining engineer aiming to move Australia. I have been working on underground mining sector for 4 years. I have experiences on underground gold mining and coal mining. Is it hard to find a job as an engineer for me when I move to Australia? One another question: Can I find a job before I move when I have working visa? Thanks...
I can’t comment on the working visa requirements, but can say that with your experience at time in the field, you will likely have a good chance at getting a job quickly when in Australia 👍🏻
Im waiting to move thailand chill for 6 months and head to australia fewfriends on the mines i have no experience does that matter ?
If you’re only here for a 6-month trip, you’ll probably find they will not hire you. It costs quite a lot of money to train up workers, especially if they’re only short term.
@@Keithy_W I mean I going to relax in Thailand for 6 months then head to Aussy on working visa if that makes sense
Oh yeah, that shouldn’t matter at all.
Hi dude am from india can I get job in Australia n I have 9 years experience in granite mines in India n on this base can I get job as a graduate mining engineer or else senior mining engineer
G’day mate, if you were living in Australia you would be able to apply for a job as a Graduate Mining Engineer if your qualifications are accepted.
@@Keithy_W thank you keithy what about mining engineers life in Australia
@@Keithy_W am trying for Australian individual visa 189 for PR
The mining engineer holds a very important role. I can’t explain it all here, but it definitely requires skill.
Good Day Sir,
Thanks for the detailed video. I have a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering and Masters in Petroleum and Natural Gas although i picked alot of interest in Advanced Drilling Engineering. Ive been granted my 476 visa remaining the embassy processing i need to get done.
Are their any certifications to consider before coming if id want to get into HSE, Project Management, operations etc in the Mining Sector.
I hope someday have a join with mining company
Good luck mate! I hope your search goes well
Thanks for the info mate
🇻🇺
My pleasure mate!
Hai Keith am a service man am look for a job as service man
That’s the go mate. Have you been looking to see what’s available?
Hello, sir. I'm from India, and I'm planning to attend Curtin University to pursue a master's degree in professional engineering (mining). Is it easy to Work in Mining industry After Completing My Master's Degree?
With the Mining Engineer qualifications and knowledge, you should be able to find a job in the mines reasonably easy.
@@Keithy_Wsir I have some question
1 :Should it be Australian mining engineering certificate or the mining certificate can be from any country
2 : and how Should I apply for job(any job )in mining site. like every mining site requires with 2 or 2+ Yr but if I come from India with just mining engineering certificate and without experience so how I can get a job.
Plz reply 🙏
G’day Anonymous,
As long as it’s recognised world wide, it should be accepted here.
Once you arrive in Australia and have yourself sorted, there are websites you can look through to apply. If the jobs require a certain amount or time in experience, perhaps you can achieve that in India prior to coming to Australia?
Do I need PR to get a job on the mining site? thank you
I’m not sure what PR is mate!
@@Keithy_W many people told me that as a international student you need a permanent residentship to work as mining engineer🤣
Ahh yes. Mate, I’m not sure on the residence status required - it could be just a working visa that’s needed.
How can i get the job in mining as a student
G’day mate, I assume here that you mean you are in high school still?
If that’s the case, now is a good time to work out which trade or skill set you’d like to follow through with, and then have a look for the available apprenticeships on the web.
Do you know what you’d like to do?
How hard is it for a america to get a job
It’s no harder than it would be for an Australian! The difference is the VISA - it all comes down to your skills, aptitude and ability to sell yourself.
If you hold the qualifications and skills that they are asking for in the job adverts, and can legally work in Australia, there’s no reason why they wouldn’t hire you!
hi i am from india now i am working in metal mines as mining engineer can i get a job i australia???
G’day mate, if you have the right qualification, sponsorship and VISA, I’m sure you could get a job in Australia. I’m not entirely sure on the process to get the sponsorship though.0
Good knowledge
Thanks mate
Is TORQN APP SAFE?
It sure is amber! There’s over 5,000 people there at the moment!
Hey friend am denis eliuter from tanzania I have ordinary diploma in mining engineering three years program attended various mining site as ipt student Barrick northmara goldmine( underground ),Tazara kongolo quarry,but since graduating I has been two years no job but I have tried my best in small mining operations by being blaster,designer and etc but in small scale though I am trying hard to get job in large mining site but never make it hope one day God will help but my dream is to become experience jumbo driller and charge up
G’day Denis, sounds like you’ve worked hard already to get to where you are. You sound like a valuable employee to any company, and I hope your search for a bigger and better role is successful! Your skills and determination will help you!
can you help me,i,m from indonesia ,i loking for operator cat oht 777 d/e ..
G’day mate, I can only help you as much as you can help yourself!
Have you operated the CAT 777 before?
Sir, he has even to this day worked in Indonesian coal mining
He has, or you have? So is that a “yes, I’ve operated CAT 777 before”?
@@Keithy_W yes i do .
i,m operate sir..
In the 70s it was No ticket No start
that was fucking 50 years ago.
sir I have some question
1 :Should it be Australian mining engineering certificate or the mining certificate can be from any country
2 : and how Should I apply for job(any job )in mining site. like every mining site requires with 2 or 2+ Yr but if I come from India with just mining engineering certificate and without experience so how I can get a job.
Plz reply 🙏
You won't. Get experience in your own country first.
🇵🇬🇵🇬,,