Heavy Duty Mechanic - Mechanical

Posted Date:  18 Sept 2026
Location: 

Welshpool, WA, AU, 6106

Reporting to the Project Support Supervisor, the Heavy Diesel Fitter Specialist will have strong communication skills, with exceptional customer support at the forefront of their interactions. 

The Heavy Diesel Fiter Specialist is responsible for completing daily, weekly, and monthly reporting as agreed with the PSG Branch Manager with emphasis on providing team lead, hands on technical assistance and best in class support to the customer’s site, maintenance work teams, and the Westrac project work group.

PSG is a FIFO service department supporting WA with skilled maintenance personnel. We handle warranty support, shutdowns, and labour hire roles, equipped with service vehicles and tools.

This position is FIFO from Perth, however, support with relocation to Perth or interstate FIFO maybe considered to the right applicant as per policy.

Location: 
Pilbara Region / Perth 

Roster: 
8 days on 6 off – 12.5 hrs (inclusive of 30 mins break)
14 days on, 14 off – 12.5 hrs (inclusive of 30 mins break)
14 days on, 7 off – 12.5 hrs (inclusive of 30 mins break)
12 days on, 9 off – 12.5 hrs (inclusive of 30 mins break)

What You’ll Do: 
•    Accountable to increase the all-round performance, reliability, and availability of the 
     traditional Caterpillar Fleet product line.
•    Communicating and improving the preventative maintenance strategy and product support 
     effectiveness while also working to reduce customer costs and return on investment.
•    Assist with Caterpillar preventative maintenance schedules, maintenance teams for planning 
     work scopes trouble shooting, technical reporting and product instruction/training 
     strategies.
•    Responsible for completing daily, weekly, and monthly reporting as agreed with the PSG Branch  
     Manager, with emphasis on providing team lead, hands on technical assistance and best in 
     class support to the customer's

Skills & Experience: 
•    Trade qualified - Mobile Plant Technology 
•    Extensive experience working on CAT mining machinery
•    Strong mechanical maintenance competency, with sound diagnostic abilities
•    Ability to work off schematic drawings
•    Provide support with failure details in relation to repair v’s replace methods
•    Proficient in the use of Caterpillar software programs, Sis2, ET, DBS (parts availability)
•    Intermediate knowledge of work-order management including repair documentation
 
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 & Flexibility 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: 6358

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.