electrician and lineman work in Australia

Dear sir, madam
hi am i sandeep patel from india ( gujrat). i wold like join your company so please give me reply. am i electrician last 9 year working ego 5TH year working in u.a.e.

THANK'S

hi sir ,i am rakesh .i want to work visa for my iti fitter .i want to company sponsor me free visa for work with them.they give 5to6 year work visa and give accommodation with food .i hop you ripely me. my email id is rakeshbholo@yahoo.in.

To all readers from this forum: Please understand; I do not employ personnel for any position what-so-ever. Please do not ask me for a job. I offer advice to those whom seek it.
Most of your inquiries have already been answered within this forum. Please read through before contacting me. Things are tough at the moment, right accross the world. Australia is not insulated from this downturn.
Good luck to you all.
Regards,
Frontline Fred

Frontline Fred in Brisbane, Australia said: Anybody with either or both electrician or lineman qualifications would find work in most mines underground or open cut. Average wage for twelve hour shift with seven (days) on seven of with a fly in fly out situation,all meals on site with accommodation would pull around $140K(Aust) per year.Some sites offer a lot more (Mt.Isa) around $45/$50 per hour and work as much as you wish. Lineys earn a little less around $39 to $40 per hour. Transmission lineys in big demand. Isolated locations but the money is way up there. The food is good. the accommodationis good and the beer is cold after shift. If you wish for more info let me know. Regards, Frontline Fred.

Can you gave me more information about job, were I can apply, I am electrician with 13 years on the industrial field. Thanks.

i am rakesh .i want to work lien man .pls give me visa of sponsor company .

Hi Miranda, If you can supply me with a safe personal email address of your choice with no strings or cost attached, I will email you a list of employers whom maybe able to offer you something. This is a union (Electrical Trades Union) generated list pertinant to Queensland.
Try your luck. If I can help you in any way feel free to contact me. You could also try "Googleing employment agencies from our various states and see wht their offering.
Regards and good luck.
Frontline Fred

hi fred.im 20 years old and am a qualified electrician fomr the uk. from reading throught the posts on this page and your answers and also looking up jobs like u have said to others on goolge etc i dont feel that any of them would realy suite me. i do mainly domestic work and have done some comercial aswell. but alot of the jobs advertised for electricians talk about maintenance for plant equiptment and things like that wich i wouldnt have a clue about seeing as i have never done it. how would i go about finding a job in oz that would be suitable for me. either as a domestic or a commercial electrician or that would train me up. can u other me some advise please. thanks

G'Day Ray, As I have stated before; as you are already a tradesperson you would have little difficulty obtaining a "work visa" (working holiday). Once you are here you could shop around for the type of work you desire. There is always some one looking for people such as you with your quals. A working visa will allow you to stay here and work for up to 12 months to two years. If you find a sponsor you will have to depart the country and return. You could slip over to N.Z. for the day and re-enter Australia. That's all it takes. You could "Google" employment agencies Australia and see what they have on their books. Hope you have success. Good luck Fred

Frontline Fred in Brisbane, Australia said: Anybody with either or both electrician or lineman qualifications would find work in most mines underground or open cut. Average wage for twelve hour shift with seven (days) on seven of with a fly in fly out situation,all meals on site with accommodation would pull around $140K(Aust) per year.Some sites offer a lot more (Mt.Isa) around $45/$50 per hour and work as much as you wish. Lineys earn a little less around $39 to $40 per hour. Transmission lineys in big demand. Isolated locations but the money is way up there. The food is good. the accommodationis good and the beer is cold after shift. If you wish for more info let me know. Regards, Frontline Fred.

Hi, your post was very helpful. I was wondering if you have any contacts or any more info? I am a canadian electrician planning to venture over to australia. I would apreciate any information. Thanks alot!

Hi Brian, There is not a lot more I can add to assist you; most of the info you require I have already posted.
Once again, check out obtaining a "work visa" and come on over. Once your here you can weigh up your options.
There is still work available at the moment but it is really slowing down.
Good luck,
Frontline Fred.

hi i am living in uk at mo just wonerd if you new of any companys wiling to do sponsor visa i am a fully qualified electcian i can send you my cv if you like i am currently supervising a job i would be willing to work every hour you wanted me to please contact thanks

Frontline Fred in Brisbane, Australia said: Anybody with either or both electrician or lineman qualifications would find work in most mines underground or open cut. Average wage for twelve hour shift with seven (days) on seven of with a fly in fly out situation,all meals on site with accommodation would pull around $140K(Aust) per year.Some sites offer a lot more (Mt.Isa) around $45/$50 per hour and work as much as you wish. Lineys earn a little less around $39 to $40 per hour. Transmission lineys in big demand. Isolated locations but the money is way up there. The food is good. the accommodationis good and the beer is cold after shift. If you wish for more info let me know. Regards, Frontline Fred.

i am looking for an overseas job I am a journeymen electrician i have over ten years experince in all types of electrcal work from 3phase 480v services to 1phase 240v services I am knowalgable in Hvac electrical wiring all types of motor and motor starters. I have experinece in all types of over currenet protection.

Frontline Fred in Brisbane, Australia said: Anybody with either or both electrician or lineman qualifications would find work in most mines underground or open cut. Average wage for twelve hour shift with seven (days) on seven of with a fly in fly out situation,all meals on site with accommodation would pull around $140K(Aust) per year.Some sites offer a lot more (Mt.Isa) around $45/$50 per hour and work as much as you wish. Lineys earn a little less around $39 to $40 per hour. Transmission lineys in big demand. Isolated locations but the money is way up there. The food is good. the accommodationis good and the beer is cold after shift. If you wish for more info let me know. Regards, Frontline Fred.

HI

My name is Chris and I am american amd I am looking for oversea work looking to travel and would be very interested in working at the mine there I have been an electrician for over ten years and hold a active Journeymen card here in the states. Where do I go to get a job

very interested... a union electrician in Buffalo NY USA Any information would be very helpful

Frontline Fred in Brisbane, Australia said: Anybody with either or both electrician or lineman qualifications would find work in most mines underground or open cut. Average wage for twelve hour shift with seven (days) on seven of with a fly in fly out situation,all meals on site with accommodation would pull around $140K(Aust) per year.Some sites offer a lot more (Mt.Isa) around $45/$50 per hour and work as much as you wish. Lineys earn a little less around $39 to $40 per hour. Transmission lineys in big demand. Isolated locations but the money is way up there. The food is good. the accommodationis good and the beer is cold after shift. If you wish for more info let me know. Regards, Frontline Fred.

Im a Lineman been working in the trad for over 20 years and have done all aspects of line work form street lighting to bare handing 345kva. but im ready to move to Au my nephew works for the city a newcastel. Do you know of a site that will give me names of electrical contractors. thanks Mike

Hi Mike, You would be better off contacting your nephew at Newcastle as he would be more aware of what is going on down there. (I'm in another state).You could try emailing your resume to careers@jemena.com.au They are looking for linesmen with your qualifications. You may have to reside in another State with them, but at least you would have a jobe with better dollars than you could pull in the U.S.
Good luck and hope things work out for you. I suggest you do a little research about Australia first.
Regards,
Frontline Fred

Frontline Fred in Brisbane, Australia said: Anybody with either or both electrician or lineman qualifications would find work in most mines underground or open cut. Average wage for twelve hour shift with seven (days) on seven of with a fly in fly out situation,all meals on site with accommodation would pull around $140K(Aust) per year.Some sites offer a lot more (Mt.Isa) around $45/$50 per hour and work as much as you wish. Lineys earn a little less around $39 to $40 per hour. Transmission lineys in big demand. Isolated locations but the money is way up there. The food is good. the accommodationis good and the beer is cold after shift. If you wish for more info let me know. Regards, Frontline Fred.

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Hi,

I am a fully qualified Electrician and i have recently completed a Degree in Electrical Services Engineering. I am looking to go to Australia and work as an electrician or engineer. Am i eligible to work or do i have to do any courses?

im looking for work to

Hi Gary, Yes. You will have to have your qualifications assessed under what is called TRA. As for you engineering quals,you would be better off to contact one of the engineering societies or groups for acceptance into their society.
You can check for details by contacting your nearest Australian Embassy or Consulate.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Frontline Fred.

I am a Union Journeyman Lineman looking for Union work overseas-if anyone has any info, please reply. Particularly interested in Australia and /or NZ-but anywhere is fine.

Thanks-
Matt Valis
IBEW Local 769

Frontline Fred in Brisbane, Australia said: Hi Gary, Yes. You will have to have your qualifications assessed under what is called TRA. As for you engineering quals,you would be better off to contact one of the engineering societies or groups for acceptance into their society.
You can check for details by contacting your nearest Australian Embassy or Consulate.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Frontline Fred.

hey fred been reading allot of your stuff are things still busy down there im in california and got hit preety hard with the economy and all im a licensed journeyman willing relocate i know everybody has been hitting you up but if you can email me some info thatwould be greatly appreciated
hernandezclan08@gmail.com

Hi Matt, If you blokes took the time and the effort to read thru this forum before making your request for help you would find most of the info you want has already been posted.
Read thru the post!
Matt; send your C.V. (resume) to; careers@jemena.com.au They would probably help you.
Regards,
Frontline Fred.

Thanks Fred...my bad, I only parused ur postings before and didn't see any Union Lineman looking for Union work...just electricians. Anyways, could u send that ETU list to me as well, mattvalis@hotmail.com. So, if I'm understanding u correctly, companies give the worker a choice to be Union or not? Is the Union over there pretty good or what? Does that ETU list have a contact number for them? If I google "ETU", will they have a link? From the sounds of it W. Aus and Qland are where the work is, huh? Thanks again Fred, you've opened doors to all of us. Keep up the good work.

Matt.

mr fred how goes it ? how much is the average spark on per hr ? also i playy high level juniour football (sOCCER) WHAT KIND OF LEVEL IS THAT OVER IN OZ

fred how goes it? what is the hr rate for sparks in melborne area ? also i play high level juinour footballl (soccer) what kind of div would i be aiming for in oz ? i\e gt paid for playing

G'day Mardoc, Sorry mate, I'm a rugby union man; soccer is dutch to me. Contact the Victorian soccer association for info.
As a sparky in Melbourne your rate would vary subject to your own negotiations. It would start from anywhere from Aust$30 to $38 per hour. Work is tight at the moment, but is still available if you look.
If you are good at soccer (really good) you could possibly earn a crust at it.
Regards,
Frontline Fred.

Hey frontline, I've read through hear and I'm wondering what kind of work an industrial electrician can find in Oz? I'm no lineman though I would give it a shot if given the opportunity. I'm more into the commercial and industrial side, 600v and under. I also have no mine training and have never worked underground. I would still like to find a company that would sport me a visa and give me work. If you wouldn't mind emailing me so maybe I could ask you a few other questions I would really appreciate it. twjamerson1979@yahoo.com

hey frontline fred i am interested iam an american and looking to relocate where do i go to get in contact with your company please email me at clcsmoooth@msn.com thanks

Hey Chris, read thru my post; you will see I am not an employer. I only offer advice to those whom seek it. If you intend to come to OZ, then read thru the post for the best way for you to get here more soifyou are a tradesman. Best wishes and luck.
Frontline Fred.

Hello Fred. I have wanted to work overseas for a while. I attended a IBEW 5 year apprenticeship program . I have worked on Commercial and Industrial sites. Gas turbines and coal fired power stations. Conveyor systems. Printing presses, Wood products plants (tissue paper plywood etc). Steel Mills. Casinos,Hotels,high Rise Apartments.4160 Vac live terminations .Wound Motors DC and AC. Ran lathes.
How would an American Sparky go about working in Australia . Thanks for your post.

G'day William, If you have provable evidence of your qualifications and experience you would have little difficulty in obtaining work down herein OZ.
You would be required to have your trade recognised here in OZ (called TRA) Contact your nearest Australian Embassy or Consulate to be put in contact with the TRA people. They will interview you and sight you trade papers and tell you what your qualifications and experiences would be comparable to those here in Australia. You could also obtain a "Work Visa"allowing you to find any type of employment (other than electrical) while you were having your trade quals recognised. I would be quick at this as the Federal Government is about to restrict immigration of "skilled workers" (trades people) to 115,000 per year as of June 30 2009. Once your application is "in" (before this date) you would not be effected. If I can help you at all just contact me.
Regards and good luck.
Frontline Fred.

Frontline Fred in Brisbane, Australia said: Anybody with either or both electrician or lineman qualifications would find work in most mines underground or open cut. Average wage for twelve hour shift with seven (days) on seven of with a fly in fly out situation,all meals on site with accommodation would pull around $140K(Aust) per year.Some sites offer a lot more (Mt.Isa) around $45/$50 per hour and work as much as you wish. Lineys earn a little less around $39 to $40 per hour. Transmission lineys in big demand. Isolated locations but the money is way up there. The food is good. the accommodationis good and the beer is cold after shift. If you wish for more info let me know. Regards, Frontline Fred.

Im an electrician in ireland and am looking to move to oz to work.I have owned my own company for the past 3 years and wont to travel to work while i am still young enough to im 25 now.Im just wondering how to contact the companies in charge of these jobs to send them a copy of my cv as im sure i would suit any position that they mite have available for electricians.I would be greatfull that if u had any info on this you could pass it on thanks.

Hi Damao, Please read thru this forum; all the info you require has already been posted. Remember, things are tough here at the moment so,check out what your intentions are.
As I have stated time & time again. If you are a trades person you would be best advised to come here on a "working Visa" and shop around for a sponsor. While you are having your trade recognised (TRA) you are able to do almost any other type of employment except electrical.
Regards.
Frontline Fred

I am an le2 transmission linesmen from uk looking for work i have worked mostly on steel towers for 5years.I have worked up ton 400,000kv anyone with any phone numbers or web sites i could look up would be greatful.cheers.

G'day Wigsta, Read thru this forum for all the info you are seeking; it is there. You may wish to contact Mark Nimo at mark@tranzcorp.biz There is the email address available on this forum for you. I think it is jemena.careers.com.au "Google" Jemena Australia and check address. Remember,things are tough down here so you may not have any luck but try anyway.
Regards,
Frontline Fred.

Frontline Fred in Brisbane, Australia said: Anybody with either or both electrician or lineman qualifications would find work in most mines underground or open cut. Average wage for twelve hour shift with seven (days) on seven of with a fly in fly out situation,all meals on site with accommodation would pull around $140K(Aust) per year.Some sites offer a lot more (Mt.Isa) around $45/$50 per hour and work as much as you wish. Lineys earn a little less around $39 to $40 per hour. Transmission lineys in big demand. Isolated locations but the money is way up there. The food is good. the accommodationis good and the beer is cold after shift. If you wish for more info let me know. Regards, Frontline Fred.

i am interested in this position.i am a master electrician.how can i apply and get more info?mike gillis, gillismtg@aol.com

G'day Mike, Sorry mate, I posted that information about six months ago. As you know things have changed the world over since then. There are still jobs going down here but very hard to come by. I advise you to read thru this forum and see what info you can find from some of my other posts. Good luck.
Regards,
Frontline Fred.

I am a licensed master electrician with the majority of my experiance in residential and light commercial, would one of the companys there consider me for employment or do you know of anyone I might be able to check with.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Ashok Patel

Hi Ashok, Sorry mate, unable to help you at the moment. Things are pretty tough down here at the moment. Read thru this forum for some of my previous post. There is some information throughout that may help you. Good luck anyway.
Regards,
Frontline Fred.

hi i m muzakkir, from fiji n i need a job in electrical field. i have done 11 modules of electrical engineering from training productivity authority of fiji. i did my attachment in flash electrical, and know i m currently working for engineer procure construct fiji ltd (epc).

Sorry; I am not an employer.

hello ashok,there are a few staffing agencys i have delt with,maybe they can help you. aerotek,strategic staffing,and construct corp.(construct buddy.com) i dont have the other web addresses,good luck to you!

Frontline Fred in Brisbane, Australia said: Anybody with either or both electrician or lineman qualifications would find work in most mines underground or open cut. Average wage for twelve hour shift with seven (days) on seven of with a fly in fly out situation,all meals on site with accommodation would pull around $140K(Aust) per year.Some sites offer a lot more (Mt.Isa) around $45/$50 per hour and work as much as you wish. Lineys earn a little less around $39 to $40 per hour. Transmission lineys in big demand. Isolated locations but the money is way up there. The food is good. the accommodationis good and the beer is cold after shift. If you wish for more info let me know. Regards, Frontline Fred.

Hey there am a 24 yr old qualified electrician, fully served apprenticship and am very interested in your application, would be very gratefull for any information or application form . Thank You
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hi there i am an le2 transmission linesmen i have gained nvq level 3 in overhead lines i have mainly worked on steel towers up to 400kv what do think my chances are getting work in oz?cheers.

G'day Wigsta, Mate, at the moment things are grim here in Oz. Read thru my post within this forum for all the info you require. Trades people are still finding work. You could be lucky. Sorry that is all I have for the time being.
Regards,
Frontline Fred.

Frontline Fred in Brisbane, Australia said: Anybody with either or both electrician or lineman qualifications would find work in most mines underground or open cut. Average wage for twelve hour shift with seven (days) on seven of with a fly in fly out situation,all meals on site with accommodation would pull around $140K(Aust) per year.Some sites offer a lot more (Mt.Isa) around $45/$50 per hour and work as much as you wish. Lineys earn a little less around $39 to $40 per hour. Transmission lineys in big demand. Isolated locations but the money is way up there. The food is good. the accommodationis good and the beer is cold after shift. If you wish for more info let me know. Regards, Frontline Fred.

MY NAME IS DANIEL DUGAN, I AM INTERESTED IN FINDING OUT MORE ABOUT THIS JOB POSTING. IAM A COMERCIAL JOURNEYMAN IN WASHINGTON STATE AND HAVE A MASTER ELECTRIANS LISCENCE IN WASHINGTON AND A JOURNEYMANS FOR IDAHO. WHAT LISCENCES ARE REQUIRED THARE, WHAT KIND OF PASSPORT IS REQUIREED, ANDHOW IS TRAVEL ARANGED, AND PAY TRANSFERED TO U.S DOLLARS. WHAT DOES THE TRANSFER EQUAL IN US DOLLARS AND THE TAX RATES? MY E-MAIL ADDRESS IS PLUGTESTER@AOL.COM THANK YOU DAN

Hello Fred,
I am a qualified industrial electrician from Ireland.I have arranged to come to Australia on a working visa to do a bit of travelling and then go on to work.Would you be able to give me some information on jobs and how to go about applying for a job.
Thank you my email address in fintanaver@hotmail.com

sorry i dont i think thing will open up in many or june i think im going in the fish market again until nexted year. going to iceland on the 3 of june to check out the market there. ttyl mike