Supervisor Belt Maintenance
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Solomon - Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples. Fortescue’s Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people.
Roster: 8D6R FIFO ex Perth, Karratha or Busselton
Fortescue is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Supervisor to lead and support our Belt Maintenance team at Solomon. Reporting to the Superintendent, this position is a key leadership role responsible for leading and mentoring a team of Belt Splicers to safely carry out shutdown preparation and execution as well maintaining, repairing and improving conveyor systems and equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the belt crew maintaining a high focus on safety whilst leading by example and displaying the core values
- Shutdown preparation, execution and supervision of shutdown belt teams
- Respond to breakdowns as required
- Provide on job support and coaching to personnel
- Carry out steel cord & fabric conveyor belt splicing and repairs including all aspects of conveyor system maintenance
- Hazard identification and rectification
Qualifications and Experience
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work under pressure
- Level 3 Belt Splicing Qualification or equivalent
- Significant experience in large scale conveyor change outs, set up and execution
- Knowledge and experience in computer maintenance management systems (SAP, PDS)
- Significant experience in a shutdown environment and fixed plant continuous processing plant
- Good verbal, written and computer skills alongside 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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