Heavy Diesel Mechanic

About the Company

WesTrac Pty Ltd is 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.

Reference Number: 5683

About the Role

Reporting to the Superintendent, the Heavy Diesel Mechanic will play a vital role in delivering successful outcomes from several key areas of focus.

This role is centred around quality control, a significant aspect of this position involves hydraulic hose work on scheduled machine repairs and includes fabrication and replacement of hydraulic hoses to support unplanned HME (Heavy Mobile Equipment) events.

In addition to hose related tasks, you will apply your HD trade skills to conduct scheduled machine inspections and occasionally perform servicing and minor repairs across a large CAT production and ancillary fleet.

Location: Gudai Darri, Newman - Progressive site with high-tech gear including autonomous

Roster: FIFO from Perth - 8 days on, 6 days off, 12-hour days plus 30 mins. unpaid break

Key Responsibilities

• Focus on quality control.
• Hydraulic hose work on scheduled machine repairs.
• Fabrication and replacement of hydraulic hoses to support unplanned HME events.
• Conduct scheduled machine inspections.
• Occasionally perform servicing and minor repairs across a large CAT production and ancillary fleet.
• Proficiently remove, build, and install hoses reducing downtime.

About You / Requirements

• Australian-recognised Heavy Mobile Plant Trade Certificate or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge as a CAT certified hose builder/ specialist.
• Previous experience performing fleet audits on a mine site.
• Previous hose inventory management experience.
• Exposure to SAP and related systems in collaboration with site planners.
• Confidently process warranty claims and deliver monthly reporting.
• Ability to provide continuous improvement on process and surplus stocks.
• Proficiently remove, build, and install hoses reducing downtime.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Australian-recognised Heavy Mobile Plant Trade Certificate or equivalent
• CAT certified hose builder / specialist

What's On Offer / Benefits

• Flights to site ex Perth, accommodation/food provided on Rio Mine site
• Paid training required for site.
• Job security with a consistent pipeline of work.
• Solid entry to a mechanical position and consistent pipeline of work.
• Supportive work culture with training opportunities at our Westrac institute.
• Made for More Rewards with discounts at major retailers like Woolworths, Caltex, Apple, Crown, Qantas and more.
• Paid parental leave, discounted health insurance, income protection insurance, and salary sacrifice options

How to Apply

Reference Number: 5683