Heavy Diesel Mechanic

WesTrac; Newman; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights to site ex Perth

Accommodation/food provided

Paid training

Job security

Job summary

WesTrac Pty Ltd in Gudai Darri, Newman, is seeking a Heavy Diesel Mechanic to service and repair a diverse fleet of Caterpillar equipment, including autonomous trucks and excavators. FIFO from Perth, with a rotating 8/6 roster and 12.5‑hour shifts, to support a high‑tech mining site.

The successful candidate will hold a Heavy Mobile Plant Trade Certificate and bring experience with large fleet maintenance, fleet audits, warranty reporting and SAP‑driven parts processes.

Qualifications

• Must hold Australian-recognised Heavy Mobile Plant Trade Certificate or equivalent.
• Sound maintenance and repair experience with large trucks, loaders, dozers and graders.
• Experience performing fleet audits on a mine site.
• Desirable: working knowledge of Caterpillar products.
• Exposure to SAP or related systems with site planners.
• Experience processing warranty claims and monthly reporting.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement on processes and stock control.
• Prior Field Service or regional mine-site experience with similar fleets.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, troubleshooting and general maintenance repairs across a fleet of heavy equipment.
• Perform component change-outs on mining fleet including autonomous equipment.
• Support audits and reporting on uptime and warranty.
• Collaborate with site planners using SAP to manage parts and processes.
• Maintain safety and quality standards on site in Gudai Darri, Newman.

Skills

Heavy machinery maintenance

Fleet audits

Caterpillar product knowledge

SAP exposure

Warranty claims & reporting

Continuous improvement

Field service / mine-site experience

Education

Australian-recognised Heavy Mobile Plant Trade Certificate or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

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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.