Auto Electrician

Posted Date:  18 Sept 2026
Location: 

Guildford, WA, AU

Join WesTrac's Diggers & Drills Team as an Auto Electrician

Take your trade expertise on the road with a FIFO role supporting some of WA's largest mining operations. Reporting to the Diggers Supervisor, you'll work across a diverse range of field service, site-based support and workshop activities, providing specialised Auto electrical diagnostics, maintenance and repair support on CAT equipment. This is a hands-on role where you'll play a key part in delivering high-quality workmanship, troubleshooting complex faults, maintaining equipment reliability, and supporting customers to maximise machine performance across multiple mine sites.

About the Team

The Diggers and Drills department is a specialised group focused on supporting a growing fleet of across Western Australia.
Backed by WesTrac's strong regional network, our team delivers high-quality, on-site technical support and breakdown response.
You'll be joining an experienced, close-knit group that values knowledge sharing, teamwork, and doing the job right the first time.

Roster

8 Days On, 6 Days Off | 12 Hour Days

What You'll Do

  • Electrical Diagnostics & Fault Finding – Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic and control system faults on CAT drill equipment.
  • Preventive Maintenance & Repairs – Perform scheduled maintenance, repairs and inspections to ensure optimal machine performance and reliability.
  • Field Service Support – Provide technical support across mine sites, responding to breakdowns and supporting planned maintenance activities.
  • Workshop & Site-Based Work – Assist with site workshop activities and provide backfill support across broader PSA operations as required.
  • Customer Support & Collaboration – Build strong customer relationships through quality workmanship, clear communication and professional service.
  • Continuous Improvement & Learning – Contribute to a culture of safety, teamwork and ongoing development while sharing knowledge with colleagues.

 

Skills & Experience

  • Australian recognised Auto Electrician Trade Qualification
  • Minimum 3-5 years post-trade experience
  • Demonstrated experience working on heavy mining, construction or mobile plant equipment
  • Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting capability across electrical systems
  • Commitment to quality workmanship and taking pride in delivering work to a high standard
  • Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively within a team environment
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Safety-focused approach to all work activities

 

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, including Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
  • Health & Wellness
    • Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport access to multiple gyms across Australia & EAP support for 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.
  • 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.

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we’re focused 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 recognises the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace, and we are 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.