FIFO work. Info?
 

Hi,

Im currently in a great role as a civil structures engineer in Brisbane. However, I have just been offered a very inviting role for a remote earthworks project working FIFO on a 15/6 roster.

Can anyone give me any info on what I may expect? I know it will be different, but whats the living standards usually like? And the 15 or so days on, is that straight or do the hours tend to vary? I know it depends on a lot of factors, but I am keen to hear your experiences?

Cheers all.

Can't give you first hand experience, but my brother does a 14/7 FIFO roster in the Northern Territory.
He is driving the road train tippers & from what he tells me it is a 12hr straight shift for the 14 days straight & alternates day & night shift with each roster.
He says the living conditions are basic,but you have everything you need eg all meals.laundry,bar (you are breath tested before each shift) ,gym, movies etc..
He likes that sort of lifestyle & says that there are a few blokes who actually fly in from Brisbane & Gympie so there is no real need to uproot if you plan it right.
From what I gather the main problem people have is being separated from their families,so if you are married or whatever you may need to look at that aspect.
Hope this helps a bit

yeah, although i am not in a FIFO job, my town (Karratha) is a huge FIFO hub nowadays with camps EVERYWHERE. as said above, the shifts are usually 12 hours straight, some companies dont have you work Sundays, some do half sundays, most work all day.

you'll no doubt be given a room in a Donga big ebnough for a bed, fridge, desk and a small bathroom. Camps always have a mess, wet mess, gym, internet, should have TV reception and alot have Foxtel. Some even have swimming pools so its like living in a small village. if you like living away from friends and family go for it, im sure the money offer was big.

Been doing FIFO for most of the last 10 years, work for 12 hours everyday that your onsite. Facilities depend on the company but you get a room which has a fridge, bed and aircon, mess hall for food and a bar. Mind you thats on established minesites could be more basic for a construction site.

Cheers guys.

Appreciate the info.