Outbye Belt Fitter

Peabody; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7/7 roster

DIDO or FIFO from Brisbane

Relocation assistance

Modern accommodation village

Onsite gym and wellbeing programs

Novated leasing and lifestyle benefits

Employee recognition programs

Career development opportunities

Long mine life

Job summary

Peabody seeks an experienced Outbye Belt Fitter for Centurion Mine. This underground role focuses on inspection, maintenance and optimisation of conveyor belt systems to keep production safe and reliable.

You will fault-find, repair and improve belt systems, working closely with the Outbye team and supervision. Ideal candidates bring extensive underground conveyor knowledge, strong safety focus and the ability to read drawings, with a 7/7 roster and relocation/flexibility options to suit site

Qualifications

• Underground belt technician/fitter with 5+ years in underground mining.
• Extensive experience maintaining underground conveyor belt systems.
• Experience installing and replacing belt clips.
• Proficient in belt tracking, splicing, troubleshooting and fault finding.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.
• Strong safety leadership and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance across underground conveyor systems.
• Inspect, maintain and repair conveyors, drive units and roll components.
• Carry out belt tracking, splicing, and belt repairs.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Support shutdown planning and maintenance activities.

Skills

Underground belt maintenance

Fault finding

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety leadership

Independent worker

Education

Certificate III Engineering (Mechanical Trade)

Belt Splicing Qualification (desirable)

Tools

Conveyor systems knowledge

Gearboxes and drives

Reading engineering drawings

Job description

Centurion is more than a mine, it's a mission.

Owned and operated by Peabody Energy, Centurion is a flagship operation in the Australian coal sector. We are a team united by a pursuit of excellence and a determination to make a lasting mark. By investing in the best people and world-class equipment, we are setting the highest safety and production standards in the industry.

At Peabody, we take pride in producing the premium metallurgical coal essential for the world's steelmaking and infrastructure. We are committed to reviving this world‑class operation, with longwall coal production commenced in 2026. With over a 25-year-plus mine life, Centurion is positioned to lead the future of underground coal mining through safety, innovation and operational excellence.

The Opportunity

Peabody is seeking an experienced Outbye Belt Fitter to join our Outbye team at Centurion Mine.

Reporting to the Outbye Superintendent, you will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and optimisation of Centurion's underground conveyor belt systems and associated equipment. This is a hands‑on underground role focused on keeping our conveying infrastructure safe, reliable and operating efficiently to support production.

We are looking for a highly experienced belt technician or fitter who brings strong underground conveyor knowledge and can confidently fault‑find, maintain and repair belt systems in an underground mining environment.

Your Impact

• Perform planned, preventative, predictive and breakdown maintenance across underground conveyor systems.
• Inspect, maintain and repair conveyor belts, drive units, gearboxes, rollers, idlers, pulleys, scrapers, take‑up systems, structures, transfer stations and chute systems.
• Carry out belt tracking and alignment, belt splicing, belt clip replacement and belt repairs.
• Replace worn or damaged conveyor components and diagnose mechanical failures.
• Identify opportunities to improve conveyor reliability, reduce downtime and eliminate recurring defects.
• Support reliability improvement initiatives and shutdown planning and execution.
• Complete pre‑start inspections and apply appropriate risk management for maintenance activities.
• Complete maintenance work orders and accurately record equipment history and maintenance activities within the Maintenance Management System.
• Work closely with production, engineering and maintenance teams to support safe and reliable operations.
• Contribute to the development of safe work procedures and maintenance standards.

About You

You are an experienced underground belt technician or fitter with extensive hands‑on knowledge of conveyor maintenance and a strong approach to safety, reliability and fault finding.

• Minimum five years' experience as a Mechanical Technician/Fitter within underground mining operations.
• Extensive experience maintaining underground conveyor belt systems.
• Demonstrated experience installing and replacing belt clips.
• Strong experience with conveyor maintenance and troubleshooting, gearboxes and drives, pulley replacement, belt tracking and alignment, shutdown maintenance and fault finding.
• Experience with production panel conveyors, including boot ends and panel belts, as well as drift conveyors, mains belts and overland systems.
• Good knowledge of underground coal mining conveyor systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting, fault‑finding and equipment reliability capabilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing effectively within a broader operational team.
• Strong safety leadership, risk management, communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Belt Splicing Qualification is desirable.
• Mechanical Trade Qualification - Certificate III Engineering (Mechanical Trade) or equivalent is desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer

• 7/7 roster, providing a balanced work and lifestyle arrangement.
• Flexible residential (Moranbah), DIDO or FIFO from Brisbane arrangements.
• Domestic relocation assistance available in accordance with company policy.
• Modern accommodation village with premium facilities and meals.
• Onsite gym, fitness facilities and group fitness classes.
• Employee assistance program and wellbeing support.
• Novated leasing options and WHEREFIT lifestyle benefits.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Ongoing learning, career development and advancement opportunities.
• Long-term career stability with a world-class operation and significant mine life.

About Peabody

Peabody is a leading coal producer, employing approximately 5,300 people across operations in the United States and Australia, serving customers in 18 countries. Our commitment to sustainability shapes our future and underpins everything we do.

We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful work environment and invest in the growth and development of our people. Safety is our first value, and we are committed to creating a workplace where employees are recognised, supported and empowered to succeed.

Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.