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. Flying out on Wednesday. 

Reporting to the OPF Maintenance Services Supervisor, the Belt Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of conveyor systems and associated equipment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of fixed plant assets to support operational targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain a strong Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) culture aligned with Fortescue standards.
• Perform steel cord and fabric conveyor belt splicing and repairs to a high standard.
• Apply cold vulcanised lagging to pulleys on-site in compliance with Fortescue specifications.
• Install rubber linings to pipes, spools, launders, and chutes as required.
• Conduct conveyor system maintenance, including roller and frame replacements, skirt repairs, and installation of tracking devices.
• Drive continuous improvement in conveyor belt hygiene and housekeeping across the fixed plant process.
• Safely operate mechanical conveyor handling equipment, including winders, winches, and belt stands.
• Complete preventative maintenance inspections and accurately log all findings in the asset management system (PDS).
• Generate follow-up work orders based on inspection outcomes and learnings to improve conveyor reliability.
• Lead shutdown areas and supervise shutdown teams to ensure safe and efficient task execution.

Qualifications and Experience

• Level 3 Belt Splicing trade qualification or similar.
• Knowledge and experience in computer maintenance management systems, (SAP, PDS).
• 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 culture.
• Ability to work with others to achieve objectives.
• Effective verbal, written and computer skills.
• Strong 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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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.