Belt Technician

Fortescue • Perth, WA, AU • 1d ago

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Cloudbreak

Fortescue’s Cloudbreak mine is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.

Roster: 7D7N14R - FIFO from Perth, Busselton, Port Hedland and Broome

This role will be responsible for repairing, maintaining and improving conveyor systems and equipment to meet operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

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

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members 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. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ 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.

https://fortescue.com/careers

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

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