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Digger & drill technician fifo casual (newcastle)

Newcastle
Temporary
WesTrac Cat
Posted: 4 October
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Overview

Location: Guildford, WA, AU

Your recent role as the Digger & Drills Technician reports into the HMS Supervisor.

About: Wes Trac’s newly established HMS & Drill Services business unit is driving the future of aftermarket solutions for Heavy Mining Shovels and Drill Rigs. With state-of-the-art workshops and facilities under development, we’re building a passionate, high-performing team ready to shape what’s next in mining services.

Location: FIFO

This position will be casual adhoc shutdown work. You will also be working on a variety of rosters.

What you'll do

- The Drills & Digger Technician is the link between the Customer, Wes Trac and Caterpillar for all HMS technical product information, documentation, and continuous improvement concepts
- Pro-actively assist with Drills/HMS (Digger) preventative maintenance schedules, maintenance teams for planning work scopes and HMS trouble shooting
- Technical reporting and product instruction/training strategies to improve Drills/HMS product knowledge to the wider work group
- Accountable to increase the all-round performance, reliability, and availability of the designated Drills/HMS product line

Skills & Experience

- HD Plant mechanic qualification/certification
- HR-Licence
- 5+ years post trade relevant experience including Field Service exposure with Drills and/or Hydraulic Mining Shovels
- CAT/OEM Dealership experience with CAT/Terex/Bucyrus fleet HMS 2+ years
- High level of competence on mobile hydraulic & low voltage electrical systems used in Hydraulic Mining Shovels
- Demonstrated understanding of HMS machine application on site, optimum operation knowledge
- Ability to work autonomously or with others & lead customer work groups onsite, instruct/teach & knowledge share
- HMS commissioning and hydraulic tune up experience

Our Benefits

- Company laptop & phone
- Financial Benefits – 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 Wes Trac Institute

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, Wes Trac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat equipment dealers, offers a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At Wes Trac we understand that identity is an intersection of many factors. First Nations people, females, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. WORK180 endorsed employer.

Reference Number: 4669

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📌 Digger & Drill Technician FIFO Casual
🏢 WesTrac Cat
📍 Newcastle

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