Mining Electrification and Power Systems Specialist

Posted Date:  29 Oct 2025
Location: 

Perth Precinct, WA, AU

Reporting to the Business Unit Manager – Electrical and Electrification, the Energy Solutions Specialist will drive product support solutions across power generation, power systems related to charging and propulsion of mining machines, micro-grids, and BESS. This role goes beyond power generation—supporting the broader electrification of the mining sector through strategic sales and service initiatives that deliver whole-of-life equipment support and exceptional customer experience.

 

 

Roster:  Mon – Fri 8.5 hours per day (including unpaid meal breaks)

Location: Perth Precinct (Perth Airport, WA)

 

 

What you’ll do:

  • Build strong relationships with current and future clients across the mining and construction industries to deliver tailored product & support proposals for current and emerging OEM technologies that will reduce their operating costs and GHG emissions
  • Be involved in industry leading product development and testing for electrification and emissions reduction projects of heavy industry machines.  
  • Partner with WesTrac and Caterpillar sales teams and account managers to shape market-specific energy solutions strategies
  • Work with operations to align team capabilities with execution needs
  • Support the Business Unit Manager – Electrical and Electrification, collaborating with Sales Mining and Account Managers to ensure seamless service delivery
  • Champion WesTrac’s “easy to buy, easy to own” approach by delivering practical, end-to-end solutions that simplify ownership and maximise value

 

 

Required Skills and Experience:

  • 10+ years of experience in the mining industry that includes transferable skills and knowledge of electric power systems and mining machines
  • Excellent communication skills across verbal, written, and interpersonal channels
  • Proven ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders at multiple levels
  • Comfortable working independently or as part of a collaborative team
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
  • Strong initiative and analytical mindset, with experience in sales data and performance reporting
  • Sound technical knowledge and understanding of complex power systems

 

 

Desirable Skills and Experience:

  • Electrical Trade Certificate with 15+ years in power generation, including 5+ years in account management
  • Strong commercial acumen in product support and technical sales within the energy sector
  • Solid grasp of Whole-of-Life Cost modelling and its application in customer solutions

 

 

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, 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 & Upskilling 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.

 

Reference Number : 4666

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.