Belt Technician Experienced

Our Opportunity

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Port Hedland – Fortescue’s Hedland Operations
Fortescue acknowledges and respects the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.

Roster: 8 Days On / 6 Off | 7 Nights On / 7 Off- FIFO Ex Perth or Residentially based in Port Hedland

We are seeking experienced Conveyor / Belt Technicians (Belt Tech's, Scraper Tech's & Roller Tech's) to join our Fixed Plant Maintenance team based in Port Hedland. Reporting to the Supervisor Conveyor Maintenance, you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving conveyor systems to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operations.

We’re looking for candidates across all experience levels — whether you’re just starting out in the industry or you’re a seasoned belt technician looking for your next opportunity. 

This is an opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team, where safety, quality workmanship and continuous improvement are at the forefront of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform steel cord and fabric conveyor belt splicing, repairs and maintenance activities 
• Carry out pulley lagging using cold vulcanised methods in line with Fortescue standards
• Apply rubber lining to pipes, spools, chutes, launders and associated equipment
• Conduct conveyor system maintenance including roller replacements, frame change-outs, skirt maintenance & tracking system installations 
• Maintain high standards of safety and belt hygiene across fixed plant operations
• Complete preventative maintenance inspections and accurately record data in the Plant Data System (PDS)
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance reliability and performance

Qualifications and Experience

• Level 2 or 3 Belt Splicing qualification (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience with conveyor components; scrapers, rollers, pulleys 
• Demonstrated experience working within fixed plant or continuous processing environments
• Strong knowledge of conveyor systems, maintenance practices and production requirements
• Experience using computerised maintenance management systems (e.g. SAP, PDS)
• Solid understanding of maintenance and reliability strategies in large-scale operations
• High attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Strong commitment to safety and achieving zero harm outcomes

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.