Mobile Plant Maintenance Trainer

About Us

At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

The Opportunity

Join Komatsu as a Mobile Mechanic - Trainer, with a key focus on delivering technical training on Komatsu loaders and wheel trucks across Western Australia.

This role will suit an experienced Heavy Diesel Fitter, Mobile Plant Mechanic or High Voltage Electrician who enjoys sharing technical knowledge and wants to develop their skills in training. Previous experience as a trainer is not required.

You’ll deliver training to Komatsu technicians, apprentices and customers, with a strong focus on the operation, systems and servicing of Komatsu loaders and wheel trucks.

The position is based from our Welshpool office, with regular travel across WA to Komatsu branches and customer sites. We are also open to considering a candidate based in Brisbane, with travel required to support WA training requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technical training on Komatsu loaders, wheel trucks and their systems
• Develop and maintain technical training materials and programs
• Train Komatsu apprentices, technicians and customers
• Assess training outcomes and identify opportunities to improve capability
• Work with technical specialists and internal teams to keep training current
• Travel across WA to branches and customer sites to deliver training

Role Located: Welshpool WA.
We would also consider candidates based in Brisbane, QLD, with travel to support WA training requirements.

About you:

We’re looking for experienced Heavy Diesel Fitters, Mobile Plant Mechanics or High Voltage Electricians who are interested in taking the next step into technical training.

You will ideally have:

• Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology, Engineering – Mechanical, Electrotechnology or another relevant trade qualification
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the mining or construction industry
• Strong technical knowledge of heavy equipment, mobile plant or high voltage electrical systems; experience with loaders or wheel trucks is valued
• An interest in coaching, sharing trade knowledge and developing other technicians
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• The ability to build relationships with technicians, apprentices and customers
• A willingness to build your skills in delivering technical training (formal training or leadership qualifications are not required)

Why work for us!

Komatsu benefits:

• Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits.
• Financial: Income Protection Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund.
• Career: Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development.
• Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus Health.
• Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents.
• Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus.
• Referral Program: $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu.

Ready to get started? Simply hit the apply now button!

Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is committed to a workplace where women can thrive.