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CAT Product Support Advisor

Perth, Australia
$80,000/yr
Full-time
Permanent

The Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Product Support Advisors for FIFO opportunities across Western Australia. This role is ideal for skilled heavy mobile plant professionals with strong Caterpillar equipment experience who can combine hands-on technical expertise with customer-focused advisory support.

You will play an important role in improving the performance, reliability and availability of heavy mining equipment across major operations. The position combines field diagnostics, equipment inspections, preventative maintenance support, component change-outs and continuous improvement activities.

FIFO rosters are available across multiple regional Western Australian operations, with attractive site-based conditions and career development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair and maintain Caterpillar heavy mobile equipment
  • Conduct equipment inspections and identify potential maintenance and reliability issues
  • Provide technical advice and support to frontline maintenance teams
  • Assist with planned component change-outs and warranty-related activities
  • Perform fault-finding and diagnostics to minimise equipment downtime
  • Support preventative maintenance strategies and equipment optimisation
  • Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and reduce operating costs
  • Drive and participate in continuous improvement initiatives across customer operations
  • Provide approximately 60% technical advisory support and 40% hands-on tooling, depending on site requirements
  • Maintain accurate technical information, reports and maintenance documentation
  • Support customer relationships through professional communication and reliable technical advice
  • Assist with training, inspections and technical knowledge sharing when required
  • Work safely and maintain compliance with site procedures, standards and regulations
  • Operate site support vehicles where required and authorised

Requirements & Eligibility

  • Australian-recognised Mobile Plant Trade Certificate or equivalent overseas qualification
  • Proven experience working with large Caterpillar mining equipment and fleets
  • Previous mine-site or field-service experience
  • Strong diagnostic, fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities
  • Ability to provide technical advice and practical support to maintenance teams
  • Strong understanding of preventative maintenance and equipment reliability
  • Willingness to undertake both advisory and hands-on mechanical work
  • Strong communication and customer relationship-building skills
  • Ability to work effectively in FIFO mining environments
  • Relevant high-risk work licences such as Forklift, EWP, Dogging, Rigging or Working at Heights will be highly regarded
  • Ability to work extended FIFO rosters and 12-hour shifts
  • Commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental standards

Special Instructions

Visa sponsorship available for suitably qualified and eligible overseas candidates.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please follow these instructions carefully:

  • Send your CV directly to apply@talynx.com.au.
  • Ensure your CV includes all relevant professional information.
  • Subject Line: Please mention the position you are applying for (CAT Product Support Advisor) in the email subject.
  • Include at least two professional work references on your CV.
  • Attach copies of your skills assessment and trade certificates if available.
  • Attach a clear copy of your passport.

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Posted on September 8, 2026
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