Site Performance Specialist - Reliability & Downtime

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Monday–Friday roster

Career progression

Access to WesTrac Institute

Employee discounts

Job summary

WesTrac is seeking a Site Performance Specialist (Asset Reliability Engineer) to boost fleet reliability at Cowal Mine. You will collaborate with mine leadership, maintenance teams and Caterpillar experts to optimize equipment performance, reduce downtime and shape maintenance strategies.

The role focuses on strong data analysis, wear management and on‑site problem solving, with opportunities to contribute to aftermarket sales and continuous improvement while working a 5/2 roster.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade or engineering qualification with 5+ years post‑trade Cat experience.
• Strong understanding of whole‑of‑life cost and fleet performance.
• Excellent communication and customer liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with Caterpillar, Cowal site and stakeholders.
• Analyse fleet data to identify underperforming assets and implement technical fixes.
• Conduct wear management inspections and provide condition monitoring recommendations.
• Provide on‑site technical advice, troubleshooting and warranty support.
• Review maintenance practices and support lifecycle management.
• Identify aftermarket sales opportunities through regular customer engagement.

Skills

Fleet reliability

CAT systems

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Troubleshooting

Safety mindset

Education

Mechanical Trade Certificate

Engineering qualification

Tools

CAT DBS

CAT SIS

CAT ET

CAT SIMSi

CAT TMI

Job description

Site Performance Specialist (Asset Reliability Engineer)

Join one of Australia's leading Caterpillar dealers and become the trusted technical specialist responsible for improving fleet reliability and performance at Cowal Mine.

This is more than a technical support role. You'll work directly with mine site leadership, maintenance teams and Caterpillar specialists to optimise equipment performance, reduce downtime and influence long-term maintenance strategies while building your commercial and leadership capability with WesTrac.

Why This Role?

Fully maintained company vehicle

Monday to Friday lifestyle roster

Career pathway into Engineering, Reliability, Technical Services or Mining Support leadership

Exposure to one of Australia's largest Caterpillar mining fleet

Key Responsibilities

Build andmaintainstrong relationships withour keycustomer,Caterpillarandinternal stakeholders, actingas the on-site technical liaison across Cowal and Wagga

Analyse fleet performance data toidentifyunderperforming assetsand providetimely, effective technical solutions to equipment issues

Conduct wear management inspections and provide condition monitoring recommendations to optimise total cost of ownership, supported byhigh-qualitytechnical reports

Work closely with the customertoresolve unplanned downtime,providingon-site technical advice,troubleshootingand warranty support

Review, assess, and recommend improvements to maintenance and operational practices, and supportcomponentlifecycle management and breakdown response coordination

Identifyand develop aftermarket sales opportunities through regular customer engagement and fleet analysis, referring qualified opportunities to the Mining Support Manager to support business growth

Skills and Experience

Mechanical Trade Certificate (or tertiary qualification in Engineering) plus a minimum of 5 years' post-trade experience on Cat equipment

Sound commercial acumen,with the ability toidentifyandclearly communicate sales and aftermarket opportunities to the Mining Support Manager

Strong understanding of whole-of-life cost, Fleet Production Cost (FPC) and equipment application, with familiarity with CAT systems (DBS, SIS, ET,SIMSi, TMI) an advantage

Demonstrated high-levelcustomerrelationship managementandadvanced communication skills

Provenability to troubleshoot equipment faults, analyse data and compile reports to drive performance improvement

A strong safety-first mindset, with the ability to work autonomously or within a team across a 5/2 roster

WhyWesTrac?

At WesTrac,we'reMade for More—more opportunity, more growth, and more impact. With a team of over 4,500 peoplenationally,we'reunited by ourcarefor each other, ourpassionfor building a better tomorrow, and our commitment to continualevolution.

We invest heavily in your development, offering access toourin‑houseRTO(50737),dedicated learning pathways, andhands‑onexperience with the latest Cat® technology andfuture‑focusedcapabilities. As one of the world's largest authorised Cat® dealers,you'llbe part of an industry leader shapingwhat'snext in mining and construction.

What we offer

Financial Benefits - Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts, such as, Coles,Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown. Purchased leave program and RDO options available

Health & Wellness - Discounted Health Insurance, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family

Culture & Career - Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac Institute

Employee Referral Program - Opportunity to receive a referral bonus for applicable roles

Additional Perks - Free parking, onsite café,bootcampand yoga available at certain locations

Next Steps

To be considered for this role, pleasesubmityourapplicationvia the link.Internal applicantsare required tonotify their current line manager of their intention to apply, in line withWesTrac'sRecruitment and Selection Policy.For further informationregardingthis role, please contactErin- Talent Acquisition on0497 551 ***.

Please note: WesTrac maycommenceshortlisting and interviewing candidates prior to the closing date and reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement earlier if a suitable candidate is appointed.

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future,we'refocused 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 are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.

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