Plant Mechanic - KCGM

Job Posted: 2025-05-06
Location:
Kalgoorlie, WA, AU

Reporting into the Workshop Supervisor, the Plant Mechanic will join our KCGM department on a full-time permanent basis located in Kalgoorlie. This role is responsible for carrying scheduled maintenance, service and repairs including diagnosing all Caterpillar machines.


About Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM):


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. 

Roster:
 

Residential - 7days, 3off, 7nights, 4 off – 12 hrs each day (inclusive of 30 mins unpaid break)
FIFO –  2/1 ( 7days, 7 nights, 7 off) – 12 hrs each day (inclusive of 30 mins unpaid break)

 

What You’ll Do: 
 

  • Perform scheduled and daily maintenance servicing and inspections of mobile mining earthmoving and ancillary plant equipment.
  • Maintain accurate lubricant records and machine hours of each equipment. 
  • Providing support to our Tradespersons through the maintenance process safely and efficiently.
  • Report faults/defects and complete service reports using CAT Inspect.
  • Forklift operations.
  • Implement product improvement plan.

 
Skills & Experience: 

 

  • Australian Drivers Licence – Ligh Rigid OR Medium Rigid.
  • Australian recognised Heavy Mobile Plant trade certificate with post trade experience.
  • High Risk Work Licence – Forklift (FL), Dogging (DG), Rigging (RG), Working at Heights (WAH), Confined Spaces (CSE).
  • Strong computer literacy with verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience in maintenance servicing of heavy equipment (mobile plant / ancillary).
  • Excellent customer service and safety focused.
  • Confident to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team.


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.
  • 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: 4032