Join one of Australia's leading Caterpillar dealers and become the trusted technical specialist responsible for improving fleet reliability and performance at Cowal Mine.This is more than a technical support role.
You'll work directly with mine site leadership, maintenance teams and Caterpillar specialists to optimise equipment performance, reduce downtime and influence long-term maintenance strategies while building your commercial and leadership capability with WesTrac.Why This Role?
Competitive salary package ($140k-$160k package dependent on experience)Fully maintained company vehicleMonday to Friday lifestyle rosterCareer pathway into Engineering, Reliability, Technical Services or Mining Support leadershipExposure to one of Australia's largest Caterpillar mining fleetKey ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain strong relationships with our key customer, Caterpillar and internal stakeholders, acting as the in office technical liaison across Cowal and WaggaAnalyse fleet performance data to identify underperforming assets and provide timely, effective technical solutions to equipment issuesConduct wear management inspections and provide condition monitoring recommendations to optimise total cost of ownership, supported by high-quality technical reportsWork closely with the customer to resolve unplanned downtime, providing on-site technical advice, troubleshooting and warranty supportReview, assess, and recommend improvements to maintenance and operational practices, and support component lifecycle management and breakdown response coordinationIdentify and develop aftermarket sales opportunities through regular customer engagement and fleet analysis,



referring qualified opportunities to the Mining Support Manager to support business growthSkills and ExperienceMechanical Trade Certificate (or tertiary qualification in Engineering) plus a minimum of 5 years' post-trade experience on Cat equipmentSound commercial acumen, with the ability to identify and clearly communicate sales and aftermarket opportunities to the Mining Support ManagerStrong understanding of whole-of-life cost, Fleet Production Cost (FPC) and equipment application, with familiarity with CAT systems (DBS, SIS, ET, SIMSi, TMI) an advantageDemonstrated high-level customer relationship management and advanced communication skillsProven ability to troubleshoot equipment faults, analyse data and compile reports to drive performance improvementA strong safety-first mindset, with the ability to work autonomously or within a team across a 5/2 rosterWhy WesTrac?
At WesTrac, we're Made for More—more opportunity, more growth, and more impact.
With a team of over 4,500 people nationally, we're united by our care for each other, our passion for building a better tomorrow, and our commitment to continual evolution.We invest heavily in your development, offering access to our in‐house RTO******), dedicated learning pathways, and hands‐on experience with the latest Cat® technology and future‐focused capabilities.
As one of the world's largest authorised Cat® dealers,



you'll be part of an industry leader shaping what's next in mining and construction.What we offerFinancial 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.
Purchased leave program and RDO options availableHealth & Wellness – Discounted Health Insurance, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate familyCulture & Career - Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac InstituteEmployee Referral Program - Opportunity to receive a referral bonus for applicable rolesAdditional Perks – Free parking, onsite café, bootcamp and yoga available at certain locationsNext StepsTo be considered for this role, please submit your application via the link.
Internal applicants are required to notify their current line manager of their intention to apply, in line with WesTrac's Recruitment and Selection Policy.
For further information regarding this role, please contact Erin – Talent Acquisition on .
Please note: WesTrac may commence shortlisting and interviewing candidates prior to the closing date and reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement earlier if a suitable candidate is appointed.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 recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.
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📌 Mining Reliability Engineer: Cat Fleet Optimization (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 WesTrac Cat
📍 Wagga Wagga