Diggers & Drills Technician

About the Company

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

About the Role

As a Digger & Drill Technician, you will be working across a range of customer mine sites in the Pilbara and Southwest on a FIFO/DIDO basis depending on site location. Take control of your schedule with flexible 8-10 day shut down/breakdown swings. You will be trusted to do what you do best: fault-find, diagnose, and keep critical equipment operating at peak performance.

Location, roster and rate

Location: FIFO from Perth - This position will be casual, ongoing shutdown work. You will also be working on a variety of rosters.

Hourly Rate: Up to $90 an hour - Dependent on skillset & experience

What you will do

• Fault finding, diagnosis and maintenance on MD6200 up to MD6380 Drill Rigs and 6015 up to 6060 HMS
• Liaising directly with the customer, WesTrac and Caterpillar for all HMS technical product information, documentation, and continuous improvement concepts
• Proactively assist with preventative maintenance schedules, planning work scopes and troubleshooting.
• Technical reporting and product instruction/training strategies to improve Drills/HMS product knowledge to the wider work group.
• Accountable for increasing the all-around performance, reliability, and availability of the designated Drills/HMS product line.

Skills & Experience

• HD Plant mechanic qualification/certification and an HR-Licence (required)
• Extensive post-trade experience, including Field Service exposure with Drills and/or Hydraulic Mining Shovels
• High level of competence on mobile hydraulic & low voltage electrical systems used in Hydraulic Mining Shovels
• Demonstrated understanding of the HMS machine application on site, optimum operation knowledge
• Ability to work autonomously, as well as part of a team & lead customer work groups onsite, instruct/teach & knowledge share
• HMS commissioning and hydraulic tune-up experience

Our Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Health & Wellness - Discounts with BUPA, 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 up to $5000 for applicable roles
• Additional Perks - Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.