Plant Mechanic

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

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks paid parental leave

Income protection

Flexitime and RDOs

Purchased leave (up to 5 weeks p.a.)

Training & career progression via WesT

Health & wellbeing support

CAT tool discounts

Job summary

WesTrac is seeking a Plant Mechanic at Ravensworth, NSW, to work with a skilled maintenance team across a world-class mining operation. You will service and repair CAT mobile mining equipment, diagnose faults, and perform preventative maintenance while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role emphasises teamwork, reliability, and continuous improvement in a heavy industry setting, with site-based operations and access to CAT technologies and training.

Qualifications

• Australian recognised Mechanical Trade Qualification is required.
• Experience on heavy mobile CAT equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability.
• Commitment to safe work practices and teamwork.
• 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 safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Support fleet reliability and production outcomes.

Skills

Diagnostic ability

Safe work practices

Communication skills

Driver's Licence

Education

Australian recognised Mechanical Trade Qualification

Tools

CAT equipment experience

Job description

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

To succeed in this role, you'll have:

• 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 cafe & 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.

Ready to Build Your Future?

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

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we're focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success.

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we're focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success.

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 we are 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.