Plant Mechanic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Income protection

Career pathways

Flexitime & RDOs

Training program

Job summary

WesTrac is seeking a Plant Mechanic for our Ravensworth operation, NSW, Australia. You will service, repair and optimise CAT mobile mining equipment across a world-class site, focusing on reliability, safety and uptime.

Your strong diagnostic skills and experience on heavy mobile equipment will support continuous production and equipment performance. Ideally you hold an Australian recognised mechanical trade qualification and a current driver's license, with a commitment to safe working

Qualifications

• Trade qualification recognised in Australia.
• Experience on heavy mobile equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability.
• Commitment to safe work practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair CAT mobile mining equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Perform preventative maintenance and scheduled inspections.
• Complete breakdown repairs and component replacements.
• Utilise CAT diagnostic systems and technologies.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping.
• Support fleet reliability and production outcomes.

Skills

Mechanical trade qualification

Heavy equipment experience

Diagnostics & fault finding

Safety focus

Communication & teamwork

Driver's licence

Education

Australian recognised Mechanical Trade Qualification

Tools

CAT diagnostic systems

Job description

Location: Ravensworth, NSW, AU

About The Role

As a Plant Mechanic at Ravensworth, you'll work alongside a skilled maintenance team responsible for maximising equipment reliability, safety and availability across a world-class mining operation. WesTrac supports Hunter Valley mine sites including Ravensworth through dedicated site-based maintenance teams focused on Caterpillar equipment performance.

Whether your experience comes from mining, earthmoving, construction, agriculture or heavy vehicles, this is your opportunity to build a career working with Caterpillar technology and some of the industry's most recognised mining equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing CAT® mobile mining equipment.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Performing preventative maintenance and scheduled inspections.
• Completing breakdown repairs and component replacements.
• Utilising CAT diagnostic systems and technologies.
• Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping.
• Supporting fleet reliability and production outcomes.

Skills And Experience

• Australian recognised Mechanical Trade Qualification (COP highly regarded).
• Experience working on heavy mobile equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability.
• Commitment to safe work practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Current Driver's Licence.

Highly Desirable

• CAT equipment experience.
• Surface mining experience.
• Working at Heights.
• MDG25.
• Current mining inductions.

Why Join WesTrac?

• 12 weeks paid parental leave + income protection.
• Strong job security with long‑term career pathways.
• Flexitime, RDOs & purchased leave (up to 5 weeks p.a.).
• Training & career progression via the WesTrac Institute.
• Fitness Passport (family included) + health & wellbeing support.
• 600+ retail, travel & lifestyle discounts + CAT tool discounts.
• Refer a mate & earn up to $3,000.
• Free parking, onsite café & extra perks at select sites.
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

We invest heavily in your development, offering access to our in‑house RTO(50737), dedicated learning pathways, and hands‑on experience with the latest Cat® technology and future‑focused capabilities. As one of the world’s largest authorised Cat® dealers, you’ll be part of an industry leader shaping what’s next in mining and construction.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check and a Pre-Employment Medical as part of the Recruitment Process.

WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.