Senior Drill Technician: Shutdown & Breakdown Specialist

WesTrac; Perth; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal and Team Recognition through

Internal career progression throughwes

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

WesTrac is building a new Drill Shutdown & Breakdown Team and we're looking for experienced Drill Technicians to join us, operating on Caterpillar Drill Rigs across WA mine sites from Perth-based FIFO rosters.

As a founding team member, you'll troubleshoot, maintain and optimise equipment performance, supporting shutdowns and breakdowns while collaborating with Caterpillar specialists and WesTrac customers.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology is required.
• Post-trade experience working on mining equipment is preferred.
• Current Driver's Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding, diagnostics and maintenance on Caterpillar MD6200 through to MD6380 Drill Rigs.
• Work closely with customers, WesTrac and Caterpillar to deliver technical support and practical solutions.
• Assist with preventative maintenance planning, shutdown scopes and troubleshooting activities.
• Complete technical reporting and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.
• Perform breakdown repairs, commissioning support and equipment optimisation activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment availability and customer outcomes.

Skills

Current Driver's Licence

Mining equipment experience

Fault finding

Education

Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

Job description

WesTrac is building a new Drill Shutdown & Breakdown Team and we're looking for experienced Drill Technicians to join us, operating on Caterpillar Drill Rigs across WA mine sites from Perth-based FIFO rosters.

As a founding team member, you'll troubleshoot, maintain and optimise equipment performance, supporting shutdowns and breakdowns while collaborating with Caterpillar specialists and WesTrac customers.