On‑Site CAT Fleet Performance Engineer

WesTrac; Lake Cowal; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

In-house training via WesTracInstitute

Job summary

WesTrac is seeking an experienced Asset Reliability Specialist/Engineer to join our Mining Support Team as a Site Performance Specialist, on-site at Cowal Mine. This is a full-time permanent role, working a 5/2 roster with relocation assistance available.

You will analyse CAT fleet data, identify underperforming assets, provide technical solutions, support wear management inspections, and help optimise total cost of ownership while pursuing aftermarket opportunities for WesTrac.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ post-trade experience on CAT equipment.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and communicate sales opportunities to the Mining Support Manager.
• Familiarity with whole-of-life cost, Fleet Production Cost (FPC) and CAT system concepts (DBS, SIS, ET, SIMSi, TMI).
• Proven ability to troubleshoot equipment faults, analyse data and compile reports to drive performance improvement.
• Excellent customer relationship management and communication skills.
• Safety-first mindset with the ability to work autonomously or in a team on a 5/2 roster.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Caterpillar, the customer and internal stakeholders, acting as on-site liaison across Cowal and Wagga.
• Analyse fleet performance data to identify underperforming assets and provide timely technical solutions.
• Conduct wear management inspections and provide condition monitoring recommendations to optimise total cost of ownership.
• Collaborate with the customer to resolve unplanned downtime with on-site technical advice and warranty support.
• Review and recommend improvements to maintenance and operational practices; support lifecycle management and breakdown response coordination.
• Identify and develop aftermarket sales opportunities through regular customer engagement and fleet analysis.

Education

Mechanical Trade Certificate

Engineering degree

Tools

CAT DBS

CAT SIS

CAT ET

CAT SIMSi

CAT TMI

Job description

WesTrac is seeking an experienced Asset Reliability Specialist/Engineer to join our Mining Support Team as a Site Performance Specialist, on-site at Cowal Mine. This is a full-time permanent role, working a 5/2 roster with relocation assistance available.

You will analyse CAT fleet data, identify underperforming assets, provide technical solutions, support wear management inspections, and help optimise total cost of ownership while pursuing aftermarket opportunities for WesTrac.