Founded in 1996, WT Hydraulics is a Kalgoorlie based hydraulic company specializing in hydraulic Design, Sales, Service and Repairs of hydraulic components and equipment.
Since 1996 WT Hydraulics has been focused on helping our customers solve their hydraulic and lubrication problems. Like our existing customers we understand what you need!
The strength of WT Hydraulics comes from our wide range of dedicated and highly skilled people. Our valued employees have years of experience and expertise in their chosen fields, which help to keep WT Hydraulics on top in the hydraulics industry.
WT Hydraulics provide hydraulic engineering services across several industries, with branches in Kalgoorlie, Perth, Esperance and Hobart. We provide one stop solutions to complex hydraulic problems through a combination of problem solving, design, product procurement and customisation, installation, project management, and after sales protection.
Early in 1999, WT Hydraulics employed Kraige Cooper to the position of Development Manager. With over 20 years experience in the hydraulic industry, Kraige Cooper has set the foundation for the business with a history of technical expertise. Mr Cooper now owns the company.
Our core competencies centre on industry and product knowledge. We stock and service range of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) product lines, with a flexible and practical approach. We provide options and alternate solutions, resulting in better client outcomes.
WT Hydraulics has a proven capability to deliver solutions on time, safely, within budget, and in compliance with customers’ systems and reporting requirements. This reduces customer frustration and risk and allows our customers to concentrate on their own areas of expertise.
Since 2001 WT Hydraulics has been focused on helping our customers solve their hydraulic and lubrication problems.
Like our existing customers we understand that you need;
Integration
Incorporating new attachments to work efficiently with your existing plant and equipment.
Design
Starting from concept to create hydraulically operated systems to perform the job you need.
Fault Finding
Don't waste time and money by using a process of elimination approach. Identify the fault within the system through a technical based testing approach.
Repair
OEM supplied parts are expensive, a repaired component can work as effectively as a new part for a fraction of the cost.
Rebuild
Understanding what needs to be replaced, repaired, remanufactured so that the machine is returned to original specifications without the expense of starting from scratch.
Testing
From individual component testing through to complete system analysis you will have confirmation that the machine will do the job it's designed to do.
Component Selection
Selecting the correct part for the application ensures that the machine performs at its best for longer.
Condition Monitoring
Real time monitoring & analysis of your complete system.
Our valued employees have years of experience and expertise in their chosen fields, which help to keep WT Hydraulics on top in the hydraulics industry.
Our valued customers can rely on experienced and enthusiastic WT staff to solve a wide and ever-changing range of problems and assist with all your fluid power needs.
WT’s ‘can do’ attitude has allowed development of the company over the past 24 years to become a recognised industry leader.
Kraige Cooper
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Role: Enabling the team to deliver effective, technically sound solutions to our customers’ problems through open strategic management of the resources at our disposal.
Background: Having spent 9 years in Hydraulic Field Service followed by 4 years as a Hydraulic Sales Engineer. The time was then right to bring that experience to my own operation, which was over 20 years ago. Since then, I have learnt about the world of Hydraulics, Control Systems and People.
Interests outside work: Family, Carlton Football Club and anything that goes fast around corners.
John Cross
ESPERANCE BRANCH MANAGER
Role: Providing guidance and knowledge for the Esperance team. Assisting customers by providing technically sound Hydraulic and Pneumatic solutions.
Background: Having been around hydraulics since 1989 working on drill rigs and then moving forward to work for Kraige a WT Hydraulics in 2001. Since 2001 John has worked with hydraulics and machinery at Kalgoorlie and now in the Esperance branch.
Interests outside work: NSW NRL, family and travelling Australia.
Curvin Valaydon
OPERATIONS & ADMIN MANAGER
Role: Lead the business making decisions by providing valuable financial inputs to the Director and managers. Support the team through building inter and intra departmental relationships.
Background: As a finance professional with over 17 years’ experience in leading Mining and Oil & Gas companies, Curvin applies his knowledge from this advanced background to assist WT Hydraulics in our strategic business moves.
Interests outside work: Golf, movies, music and watching sports.
George Christidis KALGOORLIE BRANCH MANAGER
Role: Providing guidance and knowledge for the Kalgoorlie team. Assisting customers by providing technically sound Hydraulic and Pneumatic solutions.
Background: Being a part of the Hydraulics industry since 1989, George brings a wealth of subsea installation experience. For over 20 years he has been involved in and lead the infield installation of subsea pipelines, subsea flexibles and subsea hardware. George has developed his leadership and management skills in various managerial positions.
Interests outside work: Family and anything Harley's, Cars and putting on showstopper BBQ’s.
Chris Venables TASMANIA WORKSHOP MANAGER
Role: Supporting and leading the Hobart workshop team to deliver solutions and improve efficiencies. Assisting customers in all their independent circumstances.
Background: Undertook apprenticeship in 2007 which lead Chris to working in a variety of environments from mining to marine and farming before setting down in Tasmania. Chris worked in a fifo role at WT Hydraulics from 2020 before collaborating with Kraige to open WT’s first interstate branch in southern Tasmania in 2022. Chris has been actively involved in the growth and development of the Hobart branch ever since.
Interests outside work: All things faith, family and outdoors. When not at work Chris will be fishing off the shores of Tasmania or stalking wild game inland.
Andy Gorman PERTH WORKSHOP MANAGER
Role: Supporting and leading the Perth workshop team to deliver solutions and improve efficiencies. Assisting customers in all their independent circumstances.
Background: Andy began in hydraulics working on cylinders in 2003, over the years since then he gained experience in all facets of hydraulics from components to complete hydraulic/pneumatic and water glycol systems. Andy serviced both the mining and oil & gas sectors whilst working on topside and subsea systems in technician and managerial roles. This experience has lead him to gaining a Cert IV in Fluid Power and a Diploma in Engineering.
Interests outside work: Family, NFL, Anime and fast bikes and cars.
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