WesTrac is an equipment solutions company and one of the world's leading Caterpillar Dealerships with a rich history of supporting thousands of customers across the mining and construction industries in Australia. At WesTrac our primary focus is our people. We know that our success is the result of more than 4,000 talented people working together to achieve amazing outcomes.

Reporting to the Field Service Supervisor, as a Field Service Plant Mechanic you will assist in the diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing Caterpillar products. Your responsibility will involve visiting customer sites throughout the Port Hedland Region, carrying out repairs, maintenance and servicing and managing work orders. You will be required to carry out product improvement plans and product support programs whilst maintaining and operating in a safe work environment.

Location: Port Hedland

Position: Plant Mechanic – Field Service

Roster Options:
2/1 - 14 days, 7 off – (10 or 12-hours each day + Overtime if wanted)
12/9 - 12 days, 9 off - (10 or 12-hours each day + Overtime if wanted)

10/4 - Residential opportunity with full housing package including utilities, tools of the trade - $300K per annum package

We will look at interstate candidates on a 2/2 roster (flights from major cities to Perth covered) 

To be successful the following is required:

•    Australian recognised Heavy-Duty Trade Certificate with post trade experience (Field Service)
•    Extensive diagnostic and fault-finding skills
•    Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in an isolated and remote environment
•    Ability to work and seek out work opportunities without continuous direct supervision
•    Work well within a team and have a strong commitment to continuous improvement principles
•    Strive to assist the Customer to achieve machine availability and reliability KPI’s
•    Mechanical experience on Caterpillar products – site based exposure from mining to marine
•    Driver’s License and LR license required as a minimum
•    HRWL (i.e. LF, DG, WP)
•    Working at Heights
•    Refrigerant Handling License (Preferred but not essential)

What we offer:

•    Opportunity to receive a referral bonus of $5000 as part of our Recommend and Spend
     program (Not applicable to international referrals). 
•    Various allowances offered including flights from the eastern states
•    Job security with a consistent pipeline of work
•    Unrivalled training and development via The WesTrac Institute
•    Fantastic team environment and inclusive work culture
•    Made for More Rewards program with discounts at major retailers like Woolworths,
     Caltex, Apple, Crown, Qantas and many more
•    Paid parental leave, discounted health insurance, income protection insurance,
     and salary sacrifice options

 If you are ready to take the step into your career, please send your updated resume and hit ‘Apply’.

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.

Job ID#2530