Belt Technician Leading Hand

2 days ago


Perth, Western Australia Fortescue Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

*Our Opportunity
Work Location:*
Eliwana - Fortescue's Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people.

Roster:
8 days on 6 days off

Reporting to the Ore Processing Facility (OPF) Supervisor, this role will be responsible for repairing, maintaining and improving conveyor systems and equipment to meet operational requirements.

*Key Responsibilities*

  • Carry out steel cord & fabric conveyor belt splicing and repairs
  • Lag pulleys on site with cold vulcanized lagging in compliance with FMG work standards
  • Conveyor system maintenance including but not limited to roller changes, roller frame change out & repairs, scraper changes, skirt replacement & repairs, installation of tracking devices
  • Maintain safety & belt hygiene standards across the fixed plant process
  • Operate mechanical conveyor belt handling equipment such as winders, winches and belt stands
  • Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and log all information into the asset management app (PDS)
  • Take on leading hand responsibilities to ensure the maintenance team are performing efficiently

Qualifications And Experience

  • Level 2 or 3 Belt Splicing trade qualification or similar.
  • Significant experience in a fixed plant continuous processing plant
  • Strong understanding of both production and maintenance strategies for large-scale, continuous processing plants
  • Proven commitment to safety and zero harm
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team
  • Proficiency in MS Office and SAP
  • Passion for leading and motivating a team to achieve high performance

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.
*
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.



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