Belt Technician

Job description

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7D/7N/14R – FIFO ex Perth, Busselton, Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Fitzroy Crossing and Kununurra. Cloudbreak is seeking an experienced Belt Technician to join our Fixed Plant Maintenance team. Working across the Ore Processing Facility, you will carry out conveyor belt maintenance, repairs and installations to support the safe and reliable operation of our processing assets. This role suits someone who enjoys hands-on maintenance, working as part of a supportive team and taking pride in keeping critical conveyor systems operating safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Perform conveyor belt inspections, maintenance, repairs and replacements. Complete belt splicing, joining and associated belt preparation activities. Carry out maintenance on conveyor components including rollers, idlers and scrapers. Identify belt damage, wear and potential failures and complete corrective work. Support planned shutdowns, breakdowns and preventative maintenance activities. Complete belt tracking and tensioning activities as required.

Work safely around conveyor systems and comply with isolation and permit requirements. Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety and quality across all work areas.

Qualifications and Experience

Previous experience as a Belt Technician within mining, processing or heavy industry. Experience with conveyor belt splicing, repairs and maintenance. Sound knowledge of conveyor systems and associated components. Experience working within fixed plant or mineral processing environments highly regarded. Strong understanding of isolation, stored energy and conveyor safety requirements. Current Australian C Class Driver’s Licence.

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.