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As a Digger & Drill Technician, you will be working across a range of customer mine sites in the Pilbara and Southwest on a FIFO/DIDO basis depending on site location.Take control of your schedule with flexible 8-10 day shut down/breakdown swings.
You will be trusted to do what you do best: fault-find, diagnose, and keep critical equipment operating at peak performance.
About the Department
This position sits withinWesTrac'snewly established HMS & Drill Servicesteam;a specialist group created for highly experienced tradespeople working at the premium end of heavy mining equipment.
The role focuses exclusively on Heavy Mining Shovels and Drill Rigs, providing advanced aftermarket support, shutdown services, and technical solutions across major mine sites.
Location: FIFOfrom Perth- This position will be casual,ongoingshutdown work.
You will also be working on a variety of rosters.
Hourly Rate:Up to$90 an hour - Dependent onskillset &experience;
What youwill do:
Fault finding, diagnosis and maintenance on MD**** up to MD**** Drill Rigsand **** up to **** HMS
Liaising directly withthe customer,WesTracand Caterpillar for all HMS technical product information, documentation, and continuous improvement concepts
Proactivelyassistwith preventative maintenance schedules, planning workscopesand troubleshooting.
Technical reporting and product instruction/training strategies to improve Drills/HMS product knowledge to the wider work group.
Accountable for increasing the all-around performance, reliability, and availability of the designated Drills/HMS product line.
Skills & Experience:
HD Plant mechanic qualification/certification and an HR-Licence(required)
Extensive post-trade experience,



including Field Service exposure with Drills and/or Hydraulic Mining Shovels
High levelof competence on mobile hydraulic & low voltage electrical systems used in Hydraulic Mining Shovels
Demonstrated understanding of the HMS machine application on site,optimumoperation knowledge
Ability to work autonomously, as well as part of a team& lead customer work groups onsite, instruct/teach & knowledge share
HMS commissioning and hydraulic tune-up experience
Our Benefits include, but are not limited to:
Financial Advantages - 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-winningWesTracInstitute
Employee Referral Program - Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $**** 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,WesTracis one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.
AtWesTrac, 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.
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📌 Drill Technician (Western Australia)
🏢 Westrac
📍 Western Australia