Thread: Working in the mining industry

Good money only thing long hours and depends on your roster it's good up there plenty of money

Good money but like working in a socialist country. They are ruled by over the top ohs bull. No matter how hot you are rugged up. Very long hours. Good way to get ahead.

The mines are always looking for sparkies, you can always try and negotiate a job for your wife as well if thats what you want. Residential jobs are few and far between and that depends on if you can live remote. It can be rewarding with heavily subsidised rent, power & water, plus especially in the Pilbara a lot of spectacular country to see. FIFO can be good too, some will FIFO out of Perth only, some other locations, some even eastern states and NZ.
You do have to be able to comply with rules etc and some may say a lot are over the top but they are there for a reason. You also need to be able to pass D&A testing regularly. If you are like me I do not drink on site (except maybe for a glass of wine at ERT BBQs on a Sunday Night). Best way to save money. Some rosters are 8/6 some 14/7.
Good luck if you go down this path.