Roller Technician

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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.

Our Opportunity

Cloudbreak – located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples

Roster: 7D/7N/14R - FIFO ex Perth, Busselton, Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Fitzroy Crossing and Kununurra

Cloudbreak is seeking a Roller Technician to maintain, replace and align conveyor rollers (idlers), ensuring safe and efficient operation of conveyor systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain and replace conveyor rollers (idler sets)
• Identify and rectify seized, damaged or misaligned rollers
• Maintain roller frames, stands and associated components
• Perform preventative maintenance on conveyor roller systems
• Support shutdown and breakdown works focused on rollers
• Monitor conveyor performance and identify roller-related faults
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and site procedures
• Work closely with maintenance teams to optimise reliability

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant mechanical trade qualification (or similar experience)
• Proven experience with conveyor rollers and idler systems
• Strong fault-finding skills on rotating equipment
• Experience in mining or heavy industry environments
• Understanding of conveyor systems (roller-focused)
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence

How 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.