Plant Mechanic

2 weeks ago

Kalgoorlie Goldfields Esperance, Australia WesTrac Pty Ltd Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Reporting into the Shift Supervisor, the Leading Hand Plant Mechanic will join our KCGM department on a full-time permanent basis located in Kalgoorlie. Your responsibilities will involve the hands-on supervision of a crew of 19 Trades as well as carrying out mechanical repairs and maintenance to equipment enrolled within the contract.

You will assist to provide Equipment Management solutions to WesTrac's customer while also ensuring work is completed in a collaborative, team environment with a strong focus on safety.

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.

Residential Roster:

7 days, 3 off, 7 nights, 4 off - 12 hrs each day (inclusive of 30 mins unpaid break)

What You'll Do:


• Delegation of assignments, monitor and manage progress and ensure efficient completion of tasks to the

required standard.

• Provide timely updates and act as a liaison between the team, higher management and the client.

• Demonstrating Caterpillar best practices and assist with troubleshooting complex faults.

• Perform quality control on completed assignments to ensure standard of work meets the Clients' and

Dealership expectation.

• The LH may be required to perform shift work changes across other crews to support the business

on site.

• Provide relief coverage and swap roles with M1 in some cases and support the Workshop Supervisor

as required.

Skills & Experience:


• Mobile Plant, Heavy Diesel or Auto Electrician Trade Qualification with post trade experience.

• Previous experience in a leadership or Leading Hand position desirable.

• Understanding of Caterpillar Equipment and CAT Warranty Process.

• AMT, SIS, DBS knowledge for daily work order control and management.

• Strong mechanical skills including fault finding and diagnostic.

• Ability to provide positive leadership, manage people & resolve conflict.

• Be well aligned and exhibit WesTrac's SPARC values of Safety, Pride, Accountability, Respect

and Customer.

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.

• 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: 4572

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