Belt Technician
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples
Roster: 14D14X (Day shift only)
Reporting to the Central Maintenance Team this role will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving conveyor systems and equipment enabling Fixed Plant Operations to meet present and future operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Core value of safety first and leading by example
- Hazard identification and rectification
- Provide on job support and coaching to personnel during maintenance activities across the OPF processing assets
- Carry out steel cord and fabric conveyor belt splicing and repairs
- All aspects of conveyor system maintenance
- Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and log all information into the asset management app (PDS)
- Shutdown area lead and supervision of shutdown teams
Qualifications and Experience
- Level 3 Belt Splicing trade qualification or equivalent
- Knowledge and experience in computer maintenance management systems (SAP, PDS)
- Significant experience in a fixed plant continuous processing plant
- Proven commitment to safety
- Good verbal, written and computer skills
- Sound problem solving and analytical 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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