Manager - Electrical and Electrification

**Posted Date**:15 Apr 2025

**Location**:Guildford PDC, WA, AU
- Reporting directly to the General Manager - Business Development and Flexi Parts, this role will be a full-time role based out of our Perth Precinct location.
- As the Business Unit Manager for our Electrical & Electrification division, you will be at the forefront of revolutionising our product offerings by spearheading battery electric equipment as the Dealer for Caterpillar and driving the seamless integration of battery electric products, charging systems, and Power Generation services. You will act as the liaison between executive stakeholders and miners, developing new growth areas in Power Generation to ensure our initiatives align with customer needs and industry trends.
- If you're ready to lead, innovate, and redefine the future of heavy equipment electrification, we invite you to join our team.

**Roster**: 5 days on 2 days off (Mon - Fri) 8.5 hours/ day (including meal break)

**Location**: Perth Precinct, WA

**What you’ll do**:

- Drive the success of the Battery Electric Equipment programs
- Grow the WesTrac Electrical Power Generation Division to new heights
- Establish and oversee dealer and Caterpillar readiness, including parts availability, tooling, and labour competency
- Strategically identify and set up a state-of-the-art repair centre to elevate WesTrac's capabilities and revenue generation from Parts & Service Sales
- Cultivate a culture of growth by managing and expanding the Profit & Loss of the Business Unit, including necessary CAPEX and OPEX for servicing and maintenance of battery electric equipment and Power Generation
- Lead high-level meetings with Caterpillar, other dealers, and internal stakeholders to uphold accountabilities and drive projects effectively
- Collaborate with Metro & Regional Operations to develop field service capacity for electrified products, ensuring comprehensive customer support
- Nurture a skilled and forward-looking workforce that aligns with the demands of future electrified products, positioning WesTrac as an industry leader in skill and innovation
- Build teams of electrical and electrification technicians to service multiple mine sites and customers both locally and regionally

**Skills and Experience**:

- Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of experience
- Willingness to take on the electrical nominee licence for WesTrac Western Australia
- Prior experience in Business Transformation projects
- Strong experience in Mining, Technology, Electrical, or Power Generation industries
- High level of technical competency
- Excellent stakeholder and change management skills
- Ability to analyse general business plans at a board level
- Proven ability to develop and execute a 5-year strategic plan for a new business
- MBA preferred but not essential

**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.
- **Recommend & Spend** - 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.

**Reference Number : 3942