Belt Technician

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Christmas Creek - Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine is located on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli people.

Roster: 7D/7N/14R – FIFO ex Perth

The Fixed Plant Belt Technician reports directly to the OPF Maintenance Services Supervisor and plays a key role in maintaining, repairing, and improving conveyor systems and equipment. The role ensures availability and reliability to the plant while upholding Fortescue's safety and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong focus on Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) practices aligned with Fortescue standards.
• Perform steel cord and fabric conveyor belt splicing, repairs, and pulley lagging using cold vulcanised techniques.
• Apply rubber linings to components such pipes, chutes, and spools.
• Perform basic scraper maintenance (belt cleaning).
• Conduct conveyor maintenance, including roller/frame replacements, skirt repairs, and installing tracking devices. as
• Operate mechanical belt handling equipment (winders, winches, belt stands).
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and log data in the asset management system (PDS).

Qualifications and Experience

• Level 3 Belt Splicing trade qualification or equivalent.
• Experience using computer maintenance management systems (SAP, PDS).
• Significant experience in fixed plant continuous processing environments.
• Strong understanding of production and maintenance strategies for large-scale operations.
• Commitment to safety and zero harm.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

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.

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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.