Conveyor Belt Technician – Fixed Plant Maintenance

Fortescue Metals Group; Town Of Port Hedland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue Metals Group is seeking a Conveyor/Belt Technician for our Hedland Operations. The role focuses on maintaining and improving conveyor systems to keep operations safe, reliable, and efficient. Opportunities across belt, scraper and roller maintenance, with a 8D/6R/7N/7R roster ex FIFO Perth or Residential Port Hedland.

Applicants of all experience levels are welcome; join a team focused on safety, quality workmanship and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience with conveyor components and systems relevant to fixed plant maintenance.
• Sound knowledge of conveyor maintenance practices and production requirements.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and commitment to safe work.

Responsibilities

• Perform steel cord and fabric conveyor belt splicing, repairs and maintenance.
• Carry out pulley lagging using cold vulcanising methods in line with Fortescue standards.
• Work effectively within a team and also independently when required.
• Apply rubber lining to pipes, spools, chutes, launders and related equipment.
• Maintain conveyor systems, including roller replacements, frame change-outs, skirt maintenance and tracking system installations.
• Complete preventative maintenance inspections and record data in the Plant Data System (PDS).
• Support reliability and performance of fixed plant equipment while working safely.

Skills

Conveyor maintenance

Teamwork

Safety discipline

Tools

SAP

PDS

Job description

Fortescue Metals Group is seeking a Conveyor/Belt Technician for our Hedland Operations. The role focuses on maintaining and improving conveyor systems to keep operations safe, reliable, and efficient. Opportunities across belt, scraper and roller maintenance, with a 8D/6R/7N/7R roster ex FIFO Perth or Residential Port Hedland.

Applicants of all experience levels are welcome; join a team focused on safety, quality workmanship and continuous improvement.