Belt Technician Experienced

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we’re diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.

Belt Technician

Work Location: Eliwana - Fortescue’s Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people.

Roster: 14 Days on, 7 Days Rest. (days only) (2:1). Flying out Wednesday. 

Reporting to the Ore Processing Facility (OPF) Supervisor, this role will be responsible for repairing, maintaining and improving conveyor systems and equipment to meet operational requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carry out steel cord & fabric conveyor belt splicing and repairs
• Lag pulleys on site with cold vulcanized lagging in compliance with FMG work standards
• Apply rubber linings to pipes, spools, launders, chutes etc
• Conveyor system maintenance including but not limited to roller changes, roller frame change out & repairs, skirt replacement & repairs, installation of tracking devices
• Maintain safety & belt hygiene standards across the fixed plant process
• Operate mechanical conveyor belt handling equipment such as winders, winches and belt stands
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and log all information into the asset management app (PDS)

Qualifications and Experience:

• Level 2 or 3 Belt Splicing trade qualification or similar.
• Knowledge and experience in computer maintenance management systems
• Significant experience in a fixed plant continuous processing plant
• Strong understanding of both production and maintenance strategies for large-scale, continuous processing plants
• Proven commitment to safety and zero harm

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world.

Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. 

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.