Belt Technician

Fortescue Pre-Order Sales; Australia; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking an experienced Belt Technician to join our Fixed Plant Maintenance team. You will perform conveyor belt inspections, maintenance, repairs and belt splicing across multiple processing facilities to keep critical systems running safely.

This hands-on role requires strong knowledge of conveyor components, safety compliance and the ability to work across rostered shifts on site in WA.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Belt maintenance

Conveyor belt splicing

Conveyor systems knowledge

Fixed plant experience

Isolation & safety procedures

C Class Driver’s Licence

Job description

Our Opportunity

Roster: 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.