Heavy Diesel Mechanic - FIFO

WesTrac; Canning; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave & Carers Leave

Novated Leasing

Income Protection Insurance

Employee discounts (Coles, Petbarn, VO

BUPA health discounts

Fitness Passport access

EAP support

Career progression & WesTrac Institute

Employee Referral Program – up to 10,0

Job summary

WesTrac is seeking an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to support WA operations on a FIFO basis, reporting to the Product Support Supervisor. The role involves hands-on maintenance and coordinating with Caterpillar equipment teams.

You’ll work in FIFO rosters from Perth with site locations in the Solomon Hub region, focusing on 793F, 994H, D11T, and engine components. High diagnostic skills and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Australian recognised Heavy Mobile Plant Technology qualification with post-trade experience.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Pro-actively assist with customer maintenance work teams for major and minor work scope.
• Complete assigned work scope in line with customer and WesTrac policies and procedures.
• Provide hands-on technical assistance to support maintenance teams.
• Act as liaison between the customer, WesTrac and Caterpillar for preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Troubleshoot equipment and report using Caterpillar processes.
• Utilise Caterpillar maintenance information and SIS2 documentation.

Skills

Heavy Mobile Plant Tech

HR Licence

Warranty knowledge

Computer literacy

Diagnostics

Teamwork

Autonomous work style

Education

Heavy Mobile Plant Technology qualification

Tools

Caterpillar equipment knowledge

SIS2 documentation

Job description

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As the Heavy Diesel Mechanic, you'll be reporting to the Product Support Supervior while working in a FIFO capacity.

Project Support Group

PSG is a FIFO service department supporting WA with skilled maintenance personnel. We handle warranty support, shutdowns, and labour hire roles, equipped with service vehicles and tools.

Location Options

• Solomon Hub – Open pit iron ore mine site in the Pilbara region.

Roster

• 7days on, 7nights on, 7days off, 12.5 hrs each day (inc. of 30 minutes meal break) – FIFO from Perth
• 7days on, 7nights on, 14days off 12.5hrs
• 8days on, 6days off 12.5hrs

What You’ll Do

• Pro-actively assist with customer maintenance work teams for assigned major & minor work scope
• Be responsible for completing assigned work scope in alignment with the Customers and Westrac policies and procedures.
• Emphasis on providing hands on technical assistance and a high level of productivity to support and assist the customer's maintenance work teams.
• Is the link between the Customer, Westrac and Caterpillar for all hands-on Caterpillar equipment preventive maintenance practices and technical repairs.
• Equipment trouble shooting and technical reporting via Caterpillar process and procedures.
• Utilise Caterpillar product technical maintenance information and documentation SIS2.

Skills & Experience

• Australian recognised Heavy Mobile Plant Technology qualification coupled with post tradeexperience.
• Valid Australian recognised HR Drivers Licence.
• High level understanding of Caterpillar Warranty Provisions is essential.
• Strong computer literacy with verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience and strong understanding on 793F trucks, 994H & K loaders, D11T dozers and C175 and 3500 series engines including component change outs.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Confident to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team

Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to

• Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing,Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts, such,Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
• Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac Institute
• Employee Referral Program– Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $10,000 for applicable roles
• Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.