Site Performance Manager

Caterpillar; Western Australia; Remote; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global machinery company in Australia is seeking a Mining Equipment Management Consultant to enhance mining operations and customer loyalty. This role involves extensive travel and requires a Bachelor's degree in mining or related fields along with substantial mining experience. Responsibilities include training, project management, and providing expert recommendations to improve equipment performance and customer satisfaction. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Attractive Bonus and Share options

Career development with global prospects

Commitment to safety and wellbeing

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in mining or related field or equivalent experience.
• Extensive mining related experience, ideally at mine site level.
• Thorough knowledge of mining equipment management and Caterpillar processes.

Responsibilities

• Train Site Performance Managers and deliver MEM training.
• Organize and execute projects with minimal supervision.
• Analyze data to provide solutions improving key customer metrics.

Skills

Mining equipment management

Training delivery

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in mining or related field

Tools

Site Assessment Tool (SAT)

Digital Performance Plus (DPP)

Job description

Overview

Career Area: Product Support

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Purpose

Caterpillar’s Mining Center of Excellence (MCOE) team is currently seeking a Mining Equipment Management Consultant. In this role, you will be part of the MCOE team, responsible for providing expertise for continuous improvement projects, tool and process development and Equipment Management training. You will support Site Performance Managers’ ability to deliver critical fleet availability and increase customer loyalty by improving customers’ mining operations, processes, or Cat product performance as measured by improved machine availability, productivity, or cost.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities vary, but may include various combinations of the following duties:

• Training
• Act as a Mining Equipment Management (MEM) subject matter expert for Site Performance Managers, Dealers and Customers.
• Deliver MEM training through organized workshops, individual training sessions or project work.
• Coach, mentor, and assist other team members in mining equipment management and/or machine application practices.

• Project Work
• Organize and execute assigned projects according to dealer and/or customer requirements with minimal supervision.
• Establish and maintain strong dealer / customer relationships.
• Collect required information through a variety of methods (interviews, surveys, site visits, etc.).
• Perform data analysis using suitable tools and systems to draw appropriate conclusions.
• Provide solutions and recommendations that will improve key customer metrics, such as machine availability, production, cost, safety, mean time between stoppages, mean time to repair.
• Present findings and suggestions to dealer, customer maintenance / operational leadership or internal Caterpillar with justification, practical advice, and successfully influence move toward common vision, goals, and expected results.
• Utilize business financials and effective cost per hour and/or cost per ton methodology to affect change.
• Counsel dealer and/or customer in developing increased human performance capability by identifying performance gaps and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Develop, prioritize and implement effective equipment management, operations, and/or application processes at mine site.
• Assist dealer and/or customer with documentation, training, and change management.
• Deliver service on-time, on-budget, and with quality that meets or exceeds stakeholder expectations.

• Material / Tool Development
• Act as MEM SME for tool development (Site Assessment Tool (SAT), Maintenance & Repair GAP Analysis (GAP), Digital Performance Plus (DPP), etc.).
• Support development of MEM processes & materials.
• Understand and deploy Caterpillar Best Practices for maintenance and repair and equipment optimization strategies and tactics. Support publication of new MEM Best Practices.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in mining or mining related field or equivalent work experience.
• Extensive mining related experience – preferably at the mine site level.
• Thorough knowledge of mining equipment management, Caterpillar Maintenance & Repair Process framework & product problem management.
• Experience implementing maintenance and repair improvement plans, fleet recovery or site improvement projects working with dealers and/or customers (availability, reliability, and/or cost).
• Broad company knowledge and strong understanding of dealer operations.
• Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Prior experience in site-based role such as Site Performance Manager, JSS Fleet manager, AHS Run Team or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of cost per hour and cost per ton factors and how they relate to mining equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of mining products (preferably Caterpillar products), machine applications & operations, mine site applications, autonomous systems and mine/dealer relationships.
• Presenting / Training experience.
• Understanding of Caterpillar Mining Best Practices.

The position requires extensive travel, both domestically and internationally. The location of the position is flexible within Australia (Melbourne, Perth, or Brisbane).

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary based on degree and professional industry working experience. The Total Rewards package includes:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Attractive Bonus and Share options
• Career development with global prospects
• A strong commitment to safety and your wellbeing
• An inclusive workplace culture focused on quality, customer service and the environment
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion, equal opportunity, and equal outcome
• SMART spending APP
• The opportunity to do truly meaningful work in a supportive, constructive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

Additional Information

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer. Caterpillar offers many job opportunities which can be found through our employment website at the site has been removed for compliance.

Posting Dates: October 9, 2025 - October 25, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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