Scraper Technician

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.

Scraper Technician 

Work Location: Solomon

• Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.

Roster: 14D14R – FIFO ex Perth

be responsible for repairing, maintaining and improving Conveyor systems and equipment to safely deliver world class reliability. This will also include but not limited to managing plant maintenance functions in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner, enabling the Fixed Plant Operations to meet the present and future needs of operational requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carry out conveyor cleaner refurbishments, adjustments and installations
• Inspect, clean and adjust conveyor cleaners during operation
• Strive to achieve continuous improvement in belt hygiene across the fixed plant process
• Conveyor system maintenance including but not limited to roller changes, roller frame change out & repairs, skirt replacement & repairs, installation of tracking devices
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and log all information into the asset management app (PDS)
• Create subsequent work from inspections, activities and shared learnings to increase conveyor reliability

Qualifications and Experience:

• Mechanical/Belt Splicing Qualification
• Certificate in Belt Cleaner maintenance
• Knowledge and experience in computer maintenance management systems, (SAP, PDS) desirable 
• 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
• Ability to work with others to achieve objectives, team oriented.

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.

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