Site Support Technician
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Job number: 877875
Work type: Permanent - full time
Location: Port Hedland, Karratha & Tom Price
Categories: Operational Development
The Site Support Technician is the link between the customer, Caterpillar and WesTrac for all information, documentation and continuous improvement.
Reporting to the Branch Supervisor, working at Hope Downs 1, the purpose of this role is to increase the performance, reliability and availability of the designated fleet/product set, by improving the preventative maintenance strategy and equipment effectiveness while also working to reduce customer costs.
This role will pro-actively assist with Preventative Maintenance schedules as well as ensuring all condition monitoring practices are carried out correctly, developing recommendations on maintenance planning, execution and corrective action’s. This role will be predominately a hands on position working alongside site Technician’s, with an expectation of 70% on the tools.
You will also be responsible for completing daily, weekly and monthly reporting as agreed to with the customer, providing technical assistance and support to the customer’s site maintenance staff.
About the role:
12 - month contract
FIFO Roster - 4 days on, 3 days off
12 - hour days
About you:
The role will require you to have;
Australian Recognised Heavy Duty Mechanical Trade Qualification
Previous experience with mining equipment essential
3 - 5 years post Trade experience
Caterpillar product knowledge and maintenance experience
Previous use of safety and risk assessment tools, such as Job Safety Analysis and Take 5's
Current C Class Licence
It is desirable for you to have;
Current Forklift Licence
Elevated Work Platform
Dogging & Basic Rigging
Working at Heights
In return we offer;
WesTrac offers competitive remuneration packages and many other benefits which include:
Salary sacrificing options i.e. airline membership, motor vehicle etc
Supportive work environment and career progression opportunities
Refer a friend program – work alongside your mates and receive $1000 for each successful referral
Uniforms and PPE provided
Discounts with Blackwoods, Apple, JB Hi-Fi, Qantas, Travel Club and more
Discounted CAT products
Discounted health insurance
About Westrac: WesTrac has set the benchmark in equipment solutions, providing customers across Western Australia, New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory with award winning support across the mining, construction and transport industries. WesTrac’s vision is to be the Customers First Choice in Equipment Management Solutions. To achieve this, we put safety first and have the right people in the right roles
We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date
Advertised: 26 Feb 2020 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 27 Mar 2020 W. Australia Standard Time
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