EOI Belt Technician

Fortescue Metals Group; Town Of Port Hedland; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue Metals Group's Hedland Operations is seeking a Conveyor / Belt Technician to join Fixed Plant Maintenance, focusing on belt, scraper and roller maintenance to keep our conveyors safe, reliable and efficient. Rosters include 8D/6R/7N/7R ex FIFO Perth or Residential Port Hedland.

You will perform belt splicing, lagging, rubber lining, preventive maintenance, data entry in the Plant Data System (PDS) and work with SAP/PDS CMMS in a safety‑driven team that values continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Fixed plant or continuous processing experience.
• Conveyor maintenance knowledge and production requirements.
• Experience with belt splicing and scraper/roller maintenance.
• Proficiency with SAP or PDS CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Perform steel cord and fabric conveyor belt splicing, repairs and maintenance.
• Carry out pulley lagging using cold vulcanising methods.
• Work in a team and independently as needed.
• Apply rubber lining to pipes, spools, chutes and related equipment.
• Maintain conveyors including rollers, frame changes, skirt maintenance and tracking systems.
• Complete preventative maintenance inspections and record data in PDS.
• Work safely and identify improvement opportunities for reliability.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Independent worker

Education

Belt splicing qualification Level 2/3

Tools

SAP

PDS

CMMS

Job description

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Work Location: Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.

Roster: 8D/6R/7N/7R ex FIFO Perth or Residential Port Hedland

Join our Fixed Plant Maintenance team as a Conveyor / Belt Technician, with opportunities across belt, scraper and roller maintenance. Reporting to the Supervisor Conveyor Maintenance, you’ll help maintain and improve conveyor systems so our operations remain safe, reliable and efficient.

We welcome applicants at all experience levels, from those starting out in the industry to experienced technicians. You’ll contribute to a team that values safety, quality workmanship and continuous improvement.

Key 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.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment while also operating 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, maintain belt hygiene and record accurate data in the Plant Data System (PDS).
• Work safely, identify improvement opportunities and support the reliability and performance of fixed plant equipment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience with conveyor components and systems, including scrapers, rollers and pulleys; Level 2 or 3 Belt Splicing qualification is desirable.
• Experience working in a fixed plant or continuous processing environment.
• Sound knowledge of conveyor maintenance practices and production requirements.
• Experience using computerised maintenance management systems such as SAP or PDS.Understanding of maintenance and reliability strategies in large-scale operations.
• Strong attention to detail, a proactive approach to problem solving and a commitment to safe work and zero harm.

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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