My father’s been a driller for over 40 years ..he tells me to harden up quite a lot !!!now I know why…this job made him the man he is today,extremely proud of him
I have so much respect for these men... This is what they do to put a roof over their loved ones heads, shitting in a bag and working hard.... man...made me almost cry
My biggest advice is walk in with thick skin, good attitude, and a sense of humor. Don’t expect to get along with everyone, but at least make it tolerable. Making jokes, checking in your co workers if they need water, and staying ahead of the game goes a long way.
I was at the Granites gold mine in the NT doing this a few years back for a year or so and this video is EXACTLY what it’s like for anyone interested. Can be very rewarding but very very tough definitely not for the faint hearted. I was 35 when I was up there and got a few records but that’s why I left, I pulled 11000m of rods in 7 days and 1900m in one shift, 950m out changed the bit threw 950m in only for the driller to smoke that bit and I had to pull them again and throw them back in. I was known for doing all of the big rod pulls because the young guys couldn’t keep up but that’s what done it for me I felt I was being used in the end going from rig to rig it sucked. I started drilling towards the end but having so many deep holes I was continuously pulling rods day in day out. It’s seriously hard work pulling so many rods haha 10/10 for the video guys you told it EXACTLY how it is.
Hey mate just a question. I'm going to get into drilling start of next year. Wondering if you did both underground and exploration and what the pros and cons are to both? I want to do exploration so I can see the country and I just love the outdoors but just want to see your thoughts on both. Cheers mate
@@marvelousondatrack8647no experience from NZ how do I get in? I’m keen to do 12rounds with this beast Day in Day out. Couldn’t be worst off than where I’m currently at now with the Gangs and shootings out here in South Auckland NZ.
@@ibringtherain7669fly over to Perth bro you’ll find something pretty fast. Even in the city you can make as much as working away. The money ain’t that good in mining these days
I got my start in fifo 20 years ago as a drillers offsider, back then it was the easiest way to get into the industry with no experience, getting paid only for the meters we drilled, sleeping in a swag, getting yelled at by the driller, to this day I have a bad reaction if someone toots at me in traffic 😆 Went on to work in offshore drilling and now being paid for my skill level and knowledge in the industry. Like the man says if your prepared to stick it out and do the hard yards it can be rewarding.
Do a year as an offsider and then apply to do blasthole drilling. You can spend years busting your guts to become a trainee and it's all in the supervisors hands. If they don't like you, many good lads spend years as offsiders teaching other lads who are the supervisors mates then they get put to trainee over the dudes who work 😂
I’ve been underground as an apprentice and loved it! Always thought diamond drilling was an interesting job so I thought I put my self out in there and started applying for jobs! Your videos have helped me see what I will get up to and I can’t wait! 🤩
If you work with a company that does both underground and surface. Easiest way to become a driller underground. Then go to surface. My mate had no industry experience and became an underground trainee driller after 3 months. Then running an underground rig after 8 months. Came to surface they could demote him down a level. He drilled on surface good god did he wreck shite lol.
I’m on a diamond drilling mob, drilling for iron ore. Best decision I’ve ever made. Just make sure you have strong communication with family and partner and you’re all sweet.
What a great summary Shaun/Webdrill - Lot of insight shared there - Thanks for posting this as I've often wondered - Genuinely physically and mentally challenging - And long days it would seem - Reckon anyone who sticks this gig can be very proud of themselves
@@murderinhollywood7931 just start as a bench hand for a drill and blast company or just apply for blast hole drillers jobs. If you have some machinery background you may get a start. And do your standard 11 and other mining induction tickets
Grateful to have found this video and comments. The thought of $420 a day 2:1 had me considering a move across to Perth for a position. Supervisor candidly explained dirty and dusty conditions that would require respirator use and that the last four hires lasted 3 days. Just having heard that I was about to not proceed. Fortunately seeing this confirmed it's not for me.
That was so informative. I am so keen for a drillers job. Have been looking into it for a while. Im a fifo grounds person but want to get into drilling and underground. Looks awesome. I dont think if you had a family like this guy you would stick with it very long, luckily im single. Been applying but no bites so far. Just got to keep trying.
I just got a nipper job. Fly to my first time on mine site in two weeks. Super nervous. I think I can do it. I'm a tradesman and have worked tough conditions. I hope I have the grit. Great video. I like the dark I like routine and habits being repeated everyday. I don't like early mornings. I hope I go alright and run with it
@@valiantv2897 it's 4am as I write this. About to go in for another day. Probably be on the truck all day today which is what I'm mostly doing atm. Helped service crew yesterday though. It's a developing mine but it's planned to be big which seems to be a good mine to start on cause you get to try different jobs and move around a bit more. Think I'll stick it out for the long haul. I just gotta keep my tag clipped to my hard hat so it hits me in the face! Lol
Great video, I'm on surface diamond drilling as an offsider, for a geotech company. This has given me some great insight for when I choose to head underground.
Thanks for the insight just got a job as an offsider start in 2 weeks nervous but excited and your right in the long run money will be better and what I’m not spending at home I will be sav in g while out on site. Good video
This is awesome. Thanks for the insight. Really wanted to know about the income when starting. Also, I was thinking about doing this but I did hear it’s a young guys job too. Glad to see you doing it.
I am an offsider in underground gold minning in Indonesia, yes there's so many challenges as an offsider... Lot strength and hardwork to do,especially work with jumbo or maxxijet.... If there's an opportunity to work abroad in Australia I would love to do it.
Fantastic. I was underground in Kambalda. Mining has changed a huge amount since 1980. Our eldest Son went underground ASAP within legal limits. Today he is very well known and respected within the Mining Industry.
Just started with webdrill . It's a great team and yeh the work is hard . But it is well worth it at the end of the day . The crew I'm with are a bunch of top blokes . Love it!!
change the shifts to 3 x 8 hrs or put another person on each shift to lighten the load and they wont keep needing to constantly replace workers. adapt a bit.
Perfect video thanks for putting this out. I can tell when this dude says its hard then it must be pretty hard and that helps because saves a surprise shock for new labourers planning to go there
This is the field im working towards been single i wont be missed lol its cool you saying you had no idea at first until you started working thats a really awesome insight i look forward to my first day an getting a career going as im in it for the long term .thank you for your insight .
Where do I sign up.can I come from England? Let me know. That sounds better than here. got no family sound like the best life I love hard work. I love this. I'm interested
@@mrfish9997 not on a drill rig, you don’t get breaks. You eat when you have sorted everything out and have a bit of downtime between runs. Which isn’t much.
@@mrfish9997 while it may suck that you don't get a designated lunch break, though in honesty i work all day driving a truck doing deliveries back to back and when youre flat out just in and out of the truck going to customers' premises you are sooooo busy you dont even get to scratch your arse. If there's a moment in between where i can have my lunch ill take what i can get and provided you're not fussy about when you wanna eat your lunch when you do find a moment to eat you just take a quick few bites and you get on with it. If it helps, having a decent breakie prior to work can prevent you from getting real hungry. It would be real pity you would use lunch breaks as a factor in not wanting to pursue working in driller, if you value eating so much, take up being a chef.
@@nicktubara I'm a truck driver too, just not on the mines, and u don't need to stop to eat cos u can eat and drive, but when your on the tool mate u need a break through out the day
I'm headed to BC at 24 years old to start exploration diamond drilling, this video is great although ill be on surface i'm sure there will be similar conditions that will apply. Thanks for the informative video, these are hard working mother f&*%^ers im proud to join men like this!
I’m an interested in mining after school for a few years would driller offsides fund me the most money as a entry level job in the mines or is there something else?
Great video thanks for that. I'm currently looking into driller offsider roles for when I get back into perth . Quick question im a type 1 diabetic will this be a barrier to entry. I have been working physical laboring jobs ( shearing, farming and more for the passed 9 years with little to no issues with my health ?
Hey there, thanks for watching! Sounds like you would be a great fit! Reach out to the team, there are some opportunities in the new year hr@webdrill.com.au
Hi , thanks for the video . im a Chinese female , and worked in the electronic industry as a seletive soldering operator, i can definitely lift up to 20 kg . I saw the pay rate very nice , is there a chance i can get a job in the WA mining field? I dont mind hard work and fly in and out
I'm moving back to my home city Perth soon from the USA. Retail is a nightmare and I plan on working in some sort of mine in Australia, hopefully 2:1 roster. I don't know where to apply for a company but I'll be 19 when I'm back next year. What's the likelihood of getting this type of job? I want to work a job like this because I want my abilities tested, I want to be pushed to my physical and mental limits to make myself disciplined, especially like this bloke in the video
Don't go diamond drilling, become a nipper instead alot more growth with being a nipper for jumbos underground. Nipper then service crew after that charge up and bogger. Way more different avenues then diamond drilling
Hi Webdrill thanks for all the great information however how come your team doesn't wear respirators to stop the silica dust from entering there lungs?
Hi Ferguson Thanks!, a very relevant question All operational mine sites are required to identify risks and implement adequate controls. Silica (and DPM) are always considered as part of these assessments and controls are numerous and varied. (ventilation, no dry boring, re entry process, ground type, water sprayers, traffic management etc etc. PPE (including respirator) is always the last line of defence and is only required where other controls are either not available or not sufficient. We hope this answers your question? If not please feel free to message/email us and we will contact you directly.
@@fergusonpeattie5242 It's also practicality, wearing a respirator during strenuous work, you just can't long term unless it's enclosed and cooled, part of the OH&S act states that PPE must be practicable, in that environment workers are ripping them off in minutes as they'd say they couldn't breathe which is factually true. They could use water/slurry to mitigate particles from the bores but yeah, there are just some inherent risks that can't be mitigated. I have no affiliation with Webdrill - save maybe one day applying for a job, just have a practical understanding of the realities of safety and its execution and end results.
I miss it but hate it at the same time. If your a hard worker then you’ll love getting stuck in and pushing yourself. On the other hand’ if you have a young family then you will know my pain.
Have been Off-Siding and just started to train on the levers in New Zealand. Definitely want to get over to Australia and get involved over there. Is your company hiring?
So you are doing around 3 metres a minute of rods, including taking out that sampling? 2000 metres a day? bent over into a bent over row for 11 hours a day?
I liked that he was honest about the downsides and it's good to actually see what these jobs look like in more detail than you usually get from glossy promos. Seemed cool but you lost me at shitting in a bag and wiping with rags :D Why don't they take camping toilets and tp in the utes for each crew?
Blows my mind they can't afford to take a few portable toilets and TP with to underground sites. I'd never wipe my arse with some rags, WTF. Health and safety !!
I’m planning for a change, approaching 25 years in the army and considering a role similar to this. I’d be early 40’s by that stage, is that an acceptable age for this type of work? I’m fit and strong and healthy. The lifestyle appeals to me and my wife and kids are supportive
Good summary, bit about the pay is interesting, not sure how i feel about trying to be happy that the pay isnt more just because you save some money being away from the family and flogging ya guts out
Just applied for a few jobs as a driller offsider decided i want to leave the railway after 7 years started as a track worker/bridgey ended up as a Personel Protection officer and vehicle control Officer running track gangs and pretty full on jobs with 130-200 people on a track closuere over a weekend
I live on the goldcoast not going no where, Im moving to WA for a fresh start with my daughter and girlfriend I’m going to try get into the mines some how I wanna buy a house for my kids!
I know everyone says you need to be fit to be a drillers offsider but I really wonder what/how the measure is to know if you can make the grade? eg how many push ups at once or lifting ?? number of kg for how long at once? or?? Sorry if it seems like a dumb question but I know everyone's idea of fit is different. I have worked kitchen which could be more physically demanding than some people realise (carrying 2x20kg bags of flour on stairs 12 hour day in a 40 degree kitchen kneeding dough etc) but I am not sure I would be the level of fitness they need given everyone talks about how hard core it is fitness wise (I certainly couldn't carry 40 kg for a 12 hour long day without breaking my back).
I doubt its too heavy to a point you cant lift it. I think its the constant non stop lifting that can get to you. Like all hard labour jobs you'll be sore for a few days as your muscles adjust
Great question there are a few just depends what site. Most find the physical work of the job ticks that box then when they are home they continue with strength and conditioning
I’m 22 I really want to this side of work, I have 11 months mining experience although it seems hard because most of these roles require Hr license and Open license
@@nahumcleary2069 mostly underground induction which consists of a few days safety training once employed. I got a job as an offsider without any tickets other than a manual license.
Great video , but it’s not like surface drilling , rc drilling Is hard yakka , diamond is where you end up when you can’t handle the RC anymore , gentleman’s drilling is diamond ,you can work out your retirement there . Mine site drilling is nothing like exploration drilling either , mine sites are a holiday resort , out in the bush everything is harder and you don’t have a nice choice of food waiting for you and bedroom , you’ll be in exploration caravans and cooking for yourselves , this is as comfy as drilling gets , outside the minesites it’s not for everyone , it’s hard ,hot and demanding and most guys don’t last long , different now 2 years to drill , used to be 4 years off siding .
Thanks for the detailed comment. We are purely underground diamond drilling. However most of our crew and even the owner Webby started out their careers in surface drilling. Back in the day they would have to cook their own meals and ‘camp’ in a caravan. Definitely a different environment to underground diamond drilling. Kudos to anyone in the industry, we all play an important role in exploration.
Rc drilling is easier in my opinion & i have done rc ,surface diamond & underground diamond as an offsider for 10yrs.RC you don't lift heavy rods & full tubes all day yeah a lot of wheelbarrows but it's a nasty environment underground with humidity & heat...
@@tigersandown8883 Thanks for your feedback! Most of our team started surface and progressed underground definitely not for everyone. The new Epiroc smart rigs with automation assist the offsider compared to the past.
Being away from home for long periods of time would be the worst part of the job for me. Physically it doesn’t seem to bad but the mental parts of it seem brutal
Hey Lil Jimmy, Unfortunately, mine sites have a minimum age of 18 years - so you might have to wait for little bit until you're eligible. But in the mean time, you can prepare yourself by doing a pre-apprenticeship or introductory course and making sure your both physically and mentally fit. Off-siding is as tough as it comes but can be a very rewarding career. Also, there are plenty of mine through out NSW - Dubbo, Orange, Cobar that you could also look into.
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My father’s been a driller for over 40 years ..he tells me to harden up quite a lot !!!now I know why…this job made him the man he is today,extremely proud of him
I have so much respect for these men... This is what they do to put a roof over their loved ones heads, shitting in a bag and working hard.... man...made me almost cry
My biggest advice is walk in with thick skin, good attitude, and a sense of humor. Don’t expect to get along with everyone, but at least make it tolerable. Making jokes, checking in your co workers if they need water, and staying ahead of the game goes a long way.
Over 50 percent are ex or current drug addicts
Hey bro does this job requires previous experience or qualification
@@Ash-xu1bx not sure how it is in australia but in the states anybody can get into it, i started at 21 with only experience in construction
men built everything in the world. mad respect
This is for gold production does nothing to build the world.
Lad did not sugar coat at all! 😂
Thanks yeah we are all about transparency. So potential candidates know what they are in for
@@Webdrill gotta mitigate that high turn over somehow
Agreed!! excellent video!
is sean olvier still working fifo
@@LARPCapital💯💯
Totally different world from an office worker like me, so i learnt something. I do wish all recruitment videos were as honest as this one. :)
I was at the Granites gold mine in the NT doing this a few years back for a year or so and this video is EXACTLY what it’s like for anyone interested. Can be very rewarding but very very tough definitely not for the faint hearted. I was 35 when I was up there and got a few records but that’s why I left, I pulled 11000m of rods in 7 days and 1900m in one shift, 950m out changed the bit threw 950m in only for the driller to smoke that bit and I had to pull them again and throw them back in. I was known for doing all of the big rod pulls because the young guys couldn’t keep up but that’s what done it for me I felt I was being used in the end going from rig to rig it sucked. I started drilling towards the end but having so many deep holes I was continuously pulling rods day in day out. It’s seriously hard work pulling so many rods haha
10/10 for the video guys you told it EXACTLY how it is.
Thanks for sharing your story Clint. These days there is some automation around rod running to support the Offsider and Driller in deep holes.
Hey mate just a question. I'm going to get into drilling start of next year. Wondering if you did both underground and exploration and what the pros and cons are to both?
I want to do exploration so I can see the country and I just love the outdoors but just want to see your thoughts on both. Cheers mate
@@BigSharmo odds are you'll be surface mining and get exploration every now and then.
I still work there… a lot of changes since the COVID lockdown.
I hope your living a more relaxed life now mate.
Cheers for your input.
Love this video. When my family or friends need an understanding of what i do, i send them this. Its very thorough and well done
Thanks for this video. I have been applying for these jobs with no luck yet. I appreciate the honesty and not sugar coating the job at all.
How did you go? I’m in the same boat
Do you have any tickets?
Please tell me what the hell tickets mean in detail and using no acronyms i can find very little info on this@@jamjaw8545
The honesty makes me wanna go and test myself
I do this job, and I will not recommend it to anybody lol. Unless you are just trying to get into the door of fifo Mining.
@@marvelousondatrack8647no experience from NZ how do I get in? I’m keen to do 12rounds with this beast Day in Day out. Couldn’t be worst off than where I’m currently at now with the Gangs and shootings out here in South Auckland NZ.
Just did my first swing and yeah bro its a bit fucked ain't it@@marvelousondatrack8647
@@ibringtherain7669fly over to Perth bro you’ll find something pretty fast. Even in the city you can make as much as working away. The money ain’t that good in mining these days
@@ibringtherain7669I’m from NZ aswell brother, much respect for wanting to get outta the struggle. Fuck is that us over to OZ g?
I got my start in fifo 20 years ago as a drillers offsider, back then it was the easiest way to get into the industry with no experience, getting paid only for the meters we drilled, sleeping in a swag, getting yelled at by the driller, to this day I have a bad reaction if someone toots at me in traffic 😆
Went on to work in offshore drilling and now being paid for my skill level and knowledge in the industry.
Like the man says if your prepared to stick it out and do the hard yards it can be rewarding.
I’m starting as an offsider,this is a motivation for me and have prepared me for the work ahead of me
Hey buddy, hope your journey as an offsider is going well. I too I'm thinking on embarking on this journey. Is there anything you could share with me?
@@Blkiie GO for an underground driller offsider
Do a year as an offsider and then apply to do blasthole drilling. You can spend years busting your guts to become a trainee and it's all in the supervisors hands. If they don't like you, many good lads spend years as offsiders teaching other lads who are the supervisors mates then they get put to trainee over the dudes who work 😂
I’ve been underground as an apprentice and loved it! Always thought diamond drilling was an interesting job so I thought I put my self out in there and started applying for jobs! Your videos have helped me see what I will get up to and I can’t wait! 🤩
Thanks for the amazing feedback!
Are you still at the job ?
How did you go brother ?
If you work with a company that does both underground and surface. Easiest way to become a driller underground. Then go to surface. My mate had no industry experience and became an underground trainee driller after 3 months. Then running an underground rig after 8 months. Came to surface they could demote him down a level. He drilled on surface good god did he wreck shite lol.
I’m on a diamond drilling mob, drilling for iron ore. Best decision I’ve ever made. Just make sure you have strong communication with family and partner and you’re all sweet.
What a great summary Shaun/Webdrill - Lot of insight shared there - Thanks for posting this as I've often wondered - Genuinely physically and mentally challenging - And long days it would seem - Reckon anyone who sticks this gig can be very proud of themselves
This bloke has the right attitude, he will go places, 👍👍
Sad truth is bud if you work hard they keep you working hard. We had 7 of us only 3 of us have all. Ended up all getting out up to trainee anyway
@@trentfrompunchbowl A mate was stuck for years as drilling labourer, can take a while to move up but he eventually did.
@@thefamousdjx better off just going blast hole operator. Better pay and your body isn't smoked from the labour
@@trentfrompunchbowlwhat kind of schooling do you need for that
@@murderinhollywood7931 just start as a bench hand for a drill and blast company or just apply for blast hole drillers jobs. If you have some machinery background you may get a start. And do your standard 11 and other mining induction tickets
Grateful to have found this video and comments. The thought of $420 a day 2:1 had me considering a move across to Perth for a position. Supervisor candidly explained dirty and dusty conditions that would require respirator use and that the last four hires lasted 3 days. Just having heard that I was about to not proceed. Fortunately seeing this confirmed it's not for me.
I lasted 1 day. Could barely walk the next.
@@kinkkong5479 Can you please give me brief description of your experience?
Good on you mate for admitting it's not for you 👍🏽
LOL
@@kinkkong5479 😂😂
That was so informative. I am so keen for a drillers job. Have been looking into it for a while. Im a fifo grounds person but want to get into drilling and underground. Looks awesome. I dont think if you had a family like this guy you would stick with it very long, luckily im single. Been applying but no bites so far. Just got to keep trying.
Hey Benny thanks for the feedback. If you are interested drop your cv at hr@webdrill.com.au
@@Webdrill Awesome.....Cheers for that. Will do that definitely
@@callkthulu
Score a job bro?
Do a year offsiding man and go to blast hole drilling. Lot easier and better coin and easier rosters
Im looking into getting into this industry. This is a great no bullsh1t explanation, thank you. :)
I just got a nipper job. Fly to my first time on mine site in two weeks. Super nervous. I think I can do it. I'm a tradesman and have worked tough conditions. I hope I have the grit. Great video.
I like the dark
I like routine and habits being repeated everyday.
I don't like early mornings.
I hope I go alright and run with it
Awesome sounds like you would be a great fit! All the best for your first swing.
how are you getting on Lewis
@@valiantv2897 it's 4am as I write this. About to go in for another day. Probably be on the truck all day today which is what I'm mostly doing atm. Helped service crew yesterday though. It's a developing mine but it's planned to be big which seems to be a good mine to start on cause you get to try different jobs and move around a bit more. Think I'll stick it out for the long haul. I just gotta keep my tag clipped to my hard hat so it hits me in the face! Lol
@@lewiscraw8294 You have a great attitude, im sure you will go far, thanks for the reply
@@lewiscraw8294 Still going good?
Explained very well by this lad.
Great video, I'm on surface diamond drilling as an offsider, for a geotech company. This has given me some great insight for when I choose to head underground.
You’re mad to go from surface to underground haha
A surface trainee is the equivalent to an underground senior driller supervisor
Well done Webby and crew.
Respect ,,,,, Shifty Brad.
Thanks for the insight just got a job as an offsider start in 2 weeks nervous but excited and your right in the long run money will be better and what I’m not spending at home I will be sav in g while out on site. Good video
All the best 👍🏼
How is your job? Liking it?
@@uncletom06 killing it mate , been good
Hey man just wanted to check in with you and see how things are going
How's it going mate? Been thinking about doing this
This is awesome. Thanks for the insight. Really wanted to know about the income when starting. Also, I was thinking about doing this but I did hear it’s a young guys job too. Glad to see you doing it.
Feel free to contact our HR Dept and or look out on Seek for job opportunities
Please I want learn it and how do I get enrolled
@@Webdrill Have you guys ever hired backpackers or anyone on a working holiday visa?
bout $35 an hour
@@tompaton7996 Really? no ways
most accurate information well done
I am an offsider in underground gold minning in Indonesia, yes there's so many challenges as an offsider... Lot strength and hardwork to do,especially work with jumbo or maxxijet.... If there's an opportunity to work abroad in Australia I would love to do it.
no australia is full stay away
@@YaflamingGalahgrub
@YaflamingGalah racist much? Australia is actually in need of mine workers you weirdo.
@@YaflamingGalah😂😂😂
Fantastic. I was underground in Kambalda. Mining has changed a huge amount since 1980. Our eldest Son went underground ASAP within legal limits. Today he is very well known and respected within the Mining Industry.
Thanks for sharing Neville.
Just started with webdrill . It's a great team and yeh the work is hard . But it is well worth it at the end of the day . The crew I'm with are a bunch of top blokes . Love it!!
Welcome Dylan 🙏🏼 We look forward to catching up with you at the next HQ bbq
@@Webdrill definitely can't wait . Keep up the good work guys it's a pleasure working for such a great company 🤙✌️🙂
hows it going after a year?
Hows it going for you a year on?
How is it after one year?
Dream job. Cant wait to relocate to wa on 19th july
Exciting times 👏🏼
Hows it I start Sept 9th in canada
Why do you need keep changing the drill?
change the shifts to 3 x 8 hrs or put another person on each shift to lighten the load and they wont keep needing to constantly replace workers. adapt a bit.
Great video I think I'm ready for it now! Thanks
guys I can start applying 🤗
Cool video mate👍 sounds like real talk!
Appreciate it...
Thanks Hope! If you have any further questions feel free to ask our team
Damn hard work when I was offsiding in CSA mine. Cobar. But I loved every minute of it. Definitely will take you out of your comfort zone 💪💪
Perfect video thanks for putting this out. I can tell when this dude says its hard then it must be pretty hard and that helps because saves a surprise shock for new labourers planning to go there
Thank you so much for the very informative content. You have a tough mind. And all the best out there
This is the field im working towards been single i wont be missed lol its cool you saying you had no idea at first until you started working thats a really awesome insight i look forward to my first day an getting a career going as im in it for the long term .thank you for your insight .
Wow, great honest video. Please get me over there ASAP.
Where do I sign up.can I come from England? Let me know. That sounds better than here. got no family sound like the best life I love hard work. I love this. I'm interested
Jump on to our website www.webdrill.com.au and head to the careers page. You can apply through there 🙌🏼
Thank you
Down to earth explanation 👍
Thank you
Pun intended?
its hard sometimes but this job is a big adventure and i love it :D
Great to hear 👍🏼
Had a green offsider ask me about lunch breaks, my response was “when you get 30 seconds to shove something down ya gob”
Aren't the mines stricked on that stuff
@@mrfish9997 not on a drill rig, you don’t get breaks. You eat when you have sorted everything out and have a bit of downtime between runs. Which isn’t much.
Well shit cheers for 2nding it think I might give drilling a miss, and try truck driving
@@mrfish9997 while it may suck that you don't get a designated lunch break, though in honesty i work all day driving a truck doing deliveries back to back and when youre flat out just in and out of the truck going to customers' premises you are sooooo busy you dont even get to scratch your arse.
If there's a moment in between where i can have my lunch ill take what i can get and provided you're not fussy about when you wanna eat your lunch when you do find a moment to eat you just take a quick few bites and you get on with it. If it helps, having a decent breakie prior to work can prevent you from getting real hungry.
It would be real pity you would use lunch breaks as a factor in not wanting to pursue working in driller, if you value eating so much, take up being a chef.
@@nicktubara I'm a truck driver too, just not on the mines, and u don't need to stop to eat cos u can eat and drive, but when your on the tool mate u need a break through out the day
I'm headed to BC at 24 years old to start exploration diamond drilling, this video is great although ill be on surface i'm sure there will be similar conditions that will apply. Thanks for the informative video, these are hard working mother f&*%^ers im proud to join men like this!
I know I'm late but do you guys sponsor foreign nationals looking to get into the mines and what are the requirements if so?
Nice job not sugar coating it to much.
Thanks Wooly
@@Webdrill fill the drillers water bottle lol
@@chrisreed479 we are a team and help each other where we can.
@@Webdrill sounds like you are treating cleanskins like crap
@@chrisreed479 interesting perspective. All the best with your career 👍🏼
Wow, this is a really well made video about FIFO work.
6:45 that looks like an amazing job for a 4x4 lover xD. How do I apply for that specific job? Whats the Title?
Check out our careers page - www.Webdrill.com.au and apply through there
After watching this and coming from an Army background.. I'm liking this type of work.
Brilliant video, thanks for sharing the experience elaborately
Thank you 👍🏼
This was really helpful. Need more like it
I’m an interested in mining after school for a few years would driller offsides fund me the most money as a entry level job in the mines or is there something else?
Is there a bakery down there?
I was considering this but seeing this no way. No breaks, no toilet no thanks. So much for getting a mine job
do utility bro, i enjoy it as much! worst can happen is cleaning toilet lol no bones or muscle soreness at the end of the day
@rinnegan191 what's the pay rate for utility roughly
@@trellgold6998 low 30's flat rate from what I looked. I since found a job being a ta/rigger
Go surface mining, underground is a joke
@@jamesleach7554 thanks James will look into it
Great video thanks for that. I'm currently looking into driller offsider roles for when I get back into perth . Quick question im a type 1 diabetic will this be a barrier to entry. I have been working physical laboring jobs ( shearing, farming and more for the passed 9 years with little to no issues with my health ?
Hey there, thanks for watching!
Sounds like you would be a great fit! Reach out to the team, there are some opportunities in the new year hr@webdrill.com.au
Hey mate how’d you end up going? I’m the same boat and looking to get into fifo
Sounds like hell but where do I sign up
Head to our careers page at www.Webdrill.com.au
Hi , thanks for the video . im a Chinese female , and worked in the electronic industry as a seletive soldering operator, i can definitely lift up to 20 kg . I saw the pay rate very nice , is there a chance i can get a job in the WA mining field? I dont mind hard work and fly in and out
If you want some money and don't have any tickets your going to work bloody hard for it!
I'm moving back to my home city Perth soon from the USA. Retail is a nightmare and I plan on working in some sort of mine in Australia, hopefully 2:1 roster. I don't know where to apply for a company but I'll be 19 when I'm back next year. What's the likelihood of getting this type of job?
I want to work a job like this because I want my abilities tested, I want to be pushed to my physical and mental limits to make myself disciplined, especially like this bloke in the video
Don't go diamond drilling, become a nipper instead alot more growth with being a nipper for jumbos underground.
Nipper then service crew after that charge up and bogger. Way more different avenues then diamond drilling
Hi Webdrill thanks for all the great information however how come your team doesn't wear respirators to stop the silica dust from entering there lungs?
Hi Ferguson
Thanks!, a very relevant question
All operational mine sites are required to identify risks and implement adequate controls. Silica (and DPM) are always considered as part of these assessments and controls are numerous and varied. (ventilation, no dry boring, re entry process, ground type, water sprayers, traffic management etc etc.
PPE (including respirator) is always the last line of defence and is only required where other controls are either not available or not sufficient.
We hope this answers your question? If not please feel free to message/email us and we will contact you directly.
@@Webdrill Perfect I understand what you mean thank you for replying
@@fergusonpeattie5242 no problem
@@fergusonpeattie5242 It's also practicality, wearing a respirator during strenuous work, you just can't long term unless it's enclosed and cooled, part of the OH&S act states that PPE must be practicable, in that environment workers are ripping them off in minutes as they'd say they couldn't breathe which is factually true. They could use water/slurry to mitigate particles from the bores but yeah, there are just some inherent risks that can't be mitigated. I have no affiliation with Webdrill - save maybe one day applying for a job, just have a practical understanding of the realities of safety and its execution and end results.
@@gatekeeper88 Thanks mate.....do you work in a mine?
I miss it but hate it at the same time. If your a hard worker then you’ll love getting stuck in and pushing yourself. On the other hand’ if you have a young family then you will know my pain.
Man would love to do this as a job to support my young family but it seems so hard to get into especially with no experience
Are you in WA or SA?
@@Webdrill I live in Brisbane QLD
@@brolyns2225 feel free to reach out to our Support Services team - hr@webdrill.com.au
@@brolyns2225 me too! I’m in Brisbane QLD no experience but will be the hardest worker in the room!
@@wadeyyy7777 exactly the same bro, something inside of me just won’t let me underperform at work no matter what the task is
Have been Off-Siding and just started to train on the levers in New Zealand. Definitely want to get over to Australia and get involved over there. Is your company hiring?
Always - apply through our websites careers section
Been consuming so much content in regards to mining and this video was perfect. I have my standsrd 11 booked and coal boards medical.
Can’t wait!
Glad it helped prepare you
How much it cost the standard 11? And which is the Things I need to be able to do this job??
You are an amazing man bri🙏
Absolutely spot on!!!
So you are doing around 3 metres a minute of rods, including taking out that sampling? 2000 metres a day? bent over into a bent over row for 11 hours a day?
Meters makes money! Good to see old mate not quiet about the tough parts of the job.
I liked that he was honest about the downsides and it's good to actually see what these jobs look like in more detail than you usually get from glossy promos. Seemed cool but you lost me at shitting in a bag and wiping with rags :D Why don't they take camping toilets and tp in the utes for each crew?
Blows my mind they can't afford to take a few portable toilets and TP with to underground sites. I'd never wipe my arse with some rags, WTF. Health and safety !!
Hell nah I’m bringing some wipes or something😂
Cant believe they normalise this shit, i thought the guy was joking but then he seemed serious
Cant believe they normalise this shit, i thought the guy was joking but then he seemed serious
i do gas drainage drilling underground similar in ways to this and yeah its tough and hard
I worked as a chef for years. Thinking about offsiders or entry level position as a driller.
You think I will fit in there?
I’m planning for a change, approaching 25 years in the army and considering a role similar to this. I’d be early 40’s by that stage, is that an acceptable age for this type of work? I’m fit and strong and healthy. The lifestyle appeals to me and my wife and kids are supportive
@@Stece-mk3pb I did not go at all mate. I just cannot. Too scared of leaving tbh
@@SuperNagz why? Just reenlist if it doesn't work out
It’s who you know , not what you know.
Thanks a lot for this video🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
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Good summary, bit about the pay is interesting, not sure how i feel about trying to be happy that the pay isnt more just because you save some money being away from the family and flogging ya guts out
Great video thanks
i am very interested in minging i am going to apply its rough but doable but shitting in a bucket brah im guessing theres no 3 ply bog roll
fuck off, we are full.
Just applied for a few jobs as a driller offsider decided i want to leave the railway after 7 years started as a track worker/bridgey ended up as a Personel Protection officer and vehicle control Officer running track gangs and pretty full on jobs with 130-200 people on a track closuere over a weekend
I live on the goldcoast not going no where, Im moving to WA for a fresh start with my daughter and girlfriend I’m going to try get into the mines some how I wanna buy a house for my kids!
All the best with the move, if you would like to apply feel free to do so at Webdrill.com.au careers section
@@Webdrill thanks man appreciate it, and will do.
I'm 32 years old , do you reckon it's a bit late to start a career in this area . I would love to do this
It’s definitely a physically demanding role, have a chat with our Support Service team to see if it’s right for you - hr@webdrill.com.au
Mate I started offsiding on a surface Dimond rig when I was 33. As long as your not really unfit and willing to work hard you should be ok
I know everyone says you need to be fit to be a drillers offsider but I really wonder what/how the measure is to know if you can make the grade? eg how many push ups at once or lifting ?? number of kg for how long at once? or?? Sorry if it seems like a dumb question but I know everyone's idea of fit is different. I have worked kitchen which could be more physically demanding than some people realise (carrying 2x20kg bags of flour on stairs 12 hour day in a 40 degree kitchen kneeding dough etc) but I am not sure I would be the level of fitness they need given everyone talks about how hard core it is fitness wise (I certainly couldn't carry 40 kg for a 12 hour long day without breaking my back).
I doubt its too heavy to a point you cant lift it. I think its the constant non stop lifting that can get to you. Like all hard labour jobs you'll be sore for a few days as your muscles adjust
This is what I want to do!
Only thing holding me back is no driving licence or passport yet
Goals are set… I will achieve my dream
At entry level start what tickets, qualifications and licences do you need for this work?
I'm going for my white card, working at Heights and confined spaces ticket and my HR licence, would that be enough and if not what more would i need?
Good old red October, I drilled some raisebore holes there
Hi
Just curious is there gyms at mine accommodations?
Great question there are a few just depends what site.
Most find the physical work of the job ticks that box then when they are home they continue with strength and conditioning
Excellent!!
Good video, truth is the truth
I’m 22 I really want to this side of work, I have 11 months mining experience although it seems hard because most of these roles require Hr license and Open license
Hey there, thanks for watching!
Sounds like you would be a great fit! Reach out to the team, there are some opportunities hr@webdrill.com.au
Thanks for sharing. I have applied for this roll and have all necessary tickets. Really hoping for an opportunity to be strong asset to crew members
Hi Johnny feel free to email our support services team with your cv and cover letter hr@webdrill.com.au
what tickets do u need exactly?
@@nahumcleary2069 mostly underground induction which consists of a few days safety training once employed. I got a job as an offsider without any tickets other than a manual license.
@@nahumcleary2069 also a first aid and police check.
I'm a helper in AZ, running pq on a 230 10ft tubes y'all got soft hands bRotHer
So I’m guessing it’s not a job for a strong 50yr old?I was thinking of trying to get in but I turn 50.Worked hard my whole life in heavy industry.
great video!
Great video , but it’s not like surface drilling , rc drilling Is hard yakka , diamond is where you end up when you can’t handle the RC anymore , gentleman’s drilling is diamond ,you can work out your retirement there . Mine site drilling is nothing like exploration drilling either , mine sites are a holiday resort , out in the bush everything is harder and you don’t have a nice choice of food waiting for you and bedroom , you’ll be in exploration caravans and cooking for yourselves , this is as comfy as drilling gets , outside the minesites it’s not for everyone , it’s hard ,hot and demanding and most guys don’t last long , different now 2 years to drill , used to be 4 years off siding .
Thanks for the detailed comment. We are purely underground diamond drilling. However most of our crew and even the owner Webby started out their careers in surface drilling.
Back in the day they would have to cook their own meals and ‘camp’ in a caravan. Definitely a different environment to underground diamond drilling. Kudos to anyone in the industry, we all play an important role in exploration.
Rc drilling is easier in my opinion & i have done rc ,surface diamond & underground diamond as an offsider for 10yrs.RC you don't lift heavy rods & full tubes all day yeah a lot of wheelbarrows but it's a nasty environment underground with humidity & heat...
@@tigersandown8883 Thanks for your feedback! Most of our team started surface and progressed underground definitely not for everyone. The new Epiroc smart rigs with automation assist the offsider compared to the past.
I'm hoping to go remote exploration wireline :) give me a swag and a bag of measurement tools and I'll tell you whats down that hole :)
@@Webdrill I want to learn and I'm from Africa how do I enrol in it
Might have to practice shitting in to a bag at home before I even think about applying for this role! Good vid lads.. brutal and honest!
How's the practice😂
@@paddlerofrivers7413
Well.. you know what they say.. practice makes perfect!🫡
This is real work. I want in, someone please help guide me. 21yo Australian citizen, Brisbane based.
Pretty much exactly what its like, hard job
Being away from home for long periods of time would be the worst part of the job for me.
Physically it doesn’t seem to bad but the mental parts of it seem brutal
It’s definitely not for everyone. We do have some more family friendly rosters but at the end of the day it’s still time away from home.
please explain to me how at 16 right now i can head on a path to do this type of work in the mining industry and im in Sydney
Hey Lil Jimmy,
Unfortunately, mine sites have a minimum age of 18 years - so you might have to wait for little bit until you're eligible.
But in the mean time, you can prepare yourself by doing a pre-apprenticeship or introductory course and making sure your both physically and mentally fit. Off-siding is as tough as it comes but can be a very rewarding career. Also, there are plenty of mine through out NSW - Dubbo, Orange, Cobar that you could also look into.
You could start by preparing your mindset and conditioning your body
Good video said it how it was 👍
Young mans game.
Great video mate
Thanks 👍