Plant Mechanic

## About the Role As a Plant Mechanic at Ravensworth, you'll work alongside a skilled maintenance team responsible for maximising equipment reliability, safety and availability across a world-class mining operation. WesTrac supports Hunter Valley mine sites including Ravensworth through dedicated site-based maintenance teams focused on Caterpillar equipment performance. Whether your experience comes from mining, earthmoving, construction, agriculture or heavy vehicles, this is your opportunity to build a career working with Caterpillar technology and some of the industry's most recognised mining equipment. ## Key Responsibilities - Servicing, maintaining and repairing CAT® mobile mining equipment. - Diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults. - Performing preventative maintenance and scheduled inspections. - Completing breakdown repairs and component replacements. - Utilising CAT diagnostic systems and technologies. - Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping. - Supporting fleet reliability and production outcomes. ## Skills and Experience To succeed in this role, you'll have: - Australian recognised Mechanical Trade Qualification (COP highly regarded). - Experience working on heavy mobile equipment. - Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability. - Commitment to safe work practices. - Excellent communication and teamwork skills. - Current Driver's Licence. ## Highly Desirable - CAT equipment experience. - Surface mining experience. - Working at Heights. - MDG25. - Current mining inductions. ## Why Join WesTrac? - 12 weeks paid parental leave + income protection. - Strong job security with long‑term career pathways. - Flexitime, RDOs & purchased leave (up to 5 weeks p.a.). - Training & career progression via the WesTrac Institute. - Fitness Passport (family included) + health & wellbeing support. - 600+ retail, travel & lifestyle discounts + CAT tool discounts. - Refer a mate & earn up to $3,000. - Free parking, onsite café & extra perks at select sites. - Relocation assistance for eligible candidates. We invest heavily in your development, offering access to our in‑house RTO(50737), 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. ## Ready to Build Your Future? If you're looking for an outstanding lifestyle roster, excellent earning potential and long-term career opportunities with one of the world's largest authorised Cat® dealers, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your resume or contact our Recruitment Team on 1300 797 028. Please reference vacancy number #6228. ***Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check and a Pre-Employment Medical as part of the Recruitment Process.*** 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.