Reporting into the Workshop Supervisor, the Plant Mechanic will join our KCGM department on a full-time permanent basis located in Kalgoorlie. This role is responsible for carrying scheduled maintenance, service and repairs including diagnosing all Caterpillar machines.

About Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM):

WesTrac KCGM, located in the Goldfields in Kalgoorlie, partners with Northern Star for maintenance. Our team handles mobile workshop and on-site repairs for a large machine fleet, performing servicing, planned shuts, and minor repairs. 

Roster: 7days, 3off, 7nights, 4 off – 11.5hrs each day (inclusive of 30 mins meal break)

What You’ll Do: 

• Perform scheduled and daily maintenance servicing and inspections of mobile mining earthmoving and ancillary plant equipment.
• Maintain accurate lubricant records and machine hours of each equipment. 
• Providing support to our Tradespersons through the maintenance process safely and efficiently.
• Report faults/defects and complete service reports using CAT Inspect.
• Forklift operations.
• Implement product improvement plan.

 
Skills & Experience: 

• Australian Drivers Licence – Ligh Rigid OR Medium Rigid.
• Australian recognised Heavy Mobile Plant trade certificate with post trade experience.
• High Risk Work Licence – Forklift (FL), Dogging (DG), Rigging (RG), Working at Heights (WAH), Confined Spaces (CSE).
• Strong computer literacy with verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in maintenance servicing of heavy equipment (mobile plant / ancillary).
• Excellent customer service and safety focused.
• Confident to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team.

Our Benefits inclusive of but 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, Pet Barn, 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.
• 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. 

Reference Number: 3420