Mining Plant Mechanic – 7/7 Roster, Site-Based

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

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks paid parental leave

Relocation assistance

Training & career progression

Health & wellbeing support

CAT tool discounts

Free parking

Job summary

WesTrac is seeking experienced Plant Mechanics for a site-based role at Tritton Constellation Mine near Cobar, NSW. The roster is 7 days on, 7 days off, with residential and DIDO options and FIFO considered for suitable candidates. Onsite camp accommodation is provided as part of a stable, long-term site role.

You will maintain and support a modern Cat mining fleet, perform diagnostics, repairs and preventive maintenance, and contribute to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Australian recognised Mechanical Trade Qualification (Cert III Mobile Plant Technology, Heavy Vehicle or equivalent).
• Experience maintaining heavy mobile mining equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability.
• Experience working on Caterpillar equipment highly regarded.
• Current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative site-based team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out breakdown repairs, maintenance and component replacements on heavy mining equipment.
• Diagnose hydraulic, electrical and mechanical faults.
• Complete scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance activities.
• Conduct inspections and condition monitoring to support fleet reliability.
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and work orders.
• Work collaboratively with Supervisors, Planners and Operations personnel.
• Maintain a strong safety focus and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Diagnostics & fault-finding

Caterpillar equipment experience

Trade qualification

Education

Australian recognised Mechanical Trade Qualification

Job description

WesTrac is seeking experienced Plant Mechanics for a site-based role at Tritton Constellation Mine near Cobar, NSW. The roster is 7 days on, 7 days off, with residential and DIDO options and FIFO considered for suitable candidates. Onsite camp accommodation is provided as part of a stable, long-term site role.

You will maintain and support a modern Cat mining fleet, perform diagnostics, repairs and preventive maintenance, and contribute to safety and continuous improvement.