Heavy Diesel Mechanic

WesTrac Cat; Newman; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights ex Perth

Accommodation/food provided on site

Paid training required for site

Job security with consistent pipeline

Job summary

WesTrac Pty Ltd is seeking a Heavy Diesel Mechanic for the Gudai Darri site in WA. The role covers servicing, troubleshooting and repairs across a large CAT fleet on a progressive site with autonomous equipment.

FIFO roster from Perth is 8 days on, 6 days off, with 12.5-hour shifts and 7 nights per cycle. Successful candidates will hold an Australian-recognised Heavy Mobile Plant Trade Certificate or equivalent and have experience with large mining equipment, fleet audits and warranty claims.

Qualifications

• Australian-recognised Heavy Mobile Plant Trade Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining large trucks, loaders, dozers and graders.
• Experience performing fleet audits on mine sites.
• Experience with SAP or similar systems.
• Familiarity with Caterpillar products is highly desired.
• Ability to process warranty claims and report monthly.
• Field service or regional mine site experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and repairs on a mixed fleet of CAT equipment.
• Troubleshoot and perform component change-outs.
• Maintain fleet records and reporting.
• Support continuous improvement on processes.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Fleet audits

Warranty claims

Continuous improvement

Education

Heavy Mobile Plant Trade Certificate

Tools

SAP

Caterpillar knowledge

Job description

Location: Gudai Darri, WA, AU, 6753

WesTrac is an equipment solutions company and one of the world's leading Caterpillar Dealerships with a rich history of supporting thousands of customers across the mining and construction industries in Australia. At WesTrac our primary focus is our people. We know that our success is the result of more than 4,000 talented people working together to achieve amazing outcomes.

Reporting to the Superintendent, the Heavy Diesel Mechanic will play a vital role in delivering successful outcomes from several key areas of focus.

The Heavy Diesel Mechanic at this site is required to carry out servicing, trouble shooting and general maintenance repairs and component change outs across a fleet of 793F autonomous haul trucks, 6040 / 6060 hydraulic mining excavators, 992 / 994-wheel loaders, D10 / D11 track type tractors, 789 autonomous water carts, MD6250 / 6310 rotary drills and various Caterpillar ancillary equipment.

Location: Gudai Darri, Newman - Progressive site with high-tech gear including autonomous

Roster: FIFO from Perth - 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 nights, 7 off, 12.5 hrs each day (inc. 30 mins unpaid break)

To be successful the following is required:

• Australian-recognised Heavy Mobile Plant Trade Certificate or equivalent.
• Sound maintenance and repairs experience with Large Trucks, Loaders, Dozers and Graders.
• Previous experience performing fleet audits on a mine site.
• Previous working product knowledge with Caterpillar products is highly desired.
• Exposure to SAP and related systems in collaboration with site planners.
• Confidently process warranty claims and deliver monthly reporting.
• Ability to provide continuous improvement on process and surplus stocks.
• Prior Field Service or Regional Mine site experience maintaining similar fleet type is highly

desired

What we offer:

• Flights to site ex Perth, accommodation/food provided on Rio Mine site
• Paid training required for site.
• Job security with a consistent pipeline of work.
• Solid entry to a mechanical position and consistent pipeline of work.
• Supportive work culture with training opportunities at our Westrac institute.
• Made for More Rewards with discounts at major retailers like Woolworths, Caltex, Apple

Crown, Qantas and more.

• Paid parental leave, discounted health insurance, income protection insurance, and salary

sacrifice options

Our Company & Commitment

WesTrac Pty Ltd is committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.

WesTrac is an endorsed employer for women via WORK180 - who have reviewed our policies, processes, and initiatives to certify that we are an organisation that supports diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Job Reference: 6316