Splicing/Mechanical Conveyor Technicians

About Us 

NEPEAN Belting (a division of NEPEAN™) provides complete belting services and fully engineered turnkey conveying and materials handling solutions (with NEPEAN Conveyors) from concept to commissioning for some of the world's largest mining companies.  Established in 1985, it manufactures and markets conveyor components including pulleys, idlers, rapid advance-rapid retreat components and drive-heads, and provides on-site installation, maintenance, and relocation of conveyors.

We have multiple positions available for an experienced and motivated Conveyor Technicians to join our service department for both workshop and field works in the Mackay and Bowen Basin region of QLD, Australia.

Daily duties will include:

• Complete conveyor auditing and belt mapping activities.
• Large scale splicing and belting repair activities.
• Conveyor belt installation and change-out activities.
• Overall refurbishment of all types of conveyor belts including but not limited to - fabric ply, solid woven and steel cord varieties.
• Pulley lagging repairs and/or replacement.
• General mechanical conveyor maintenance activities.

The ideal candidate for this position would have:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience and proven knowledge in conveyor belt systems and components as a belt splicer or mechanical field (conveyor belt technician).
• Underground Black Coal experience preferable but not essential.
• Coal board medical or ability to successfully obtain (company funded).
• Certificate II or III in Polymer Processing (Belt Splicing) – or in the process of obtaining.
• Willingness to undergo full medical and deemed "fit for duties".
• A strong safety orientation with zero tolerance approach.
• Ability to fulfil the inherent physical tasks required for the job - which will include repetitive lifting of weights up to 25kgs.
• Working at heights, conduct lifting operations - an advantage but not essential.
• MR driver’s license – an advantage but not essential.
• A valid driver’s license essential.
• Forklift license – an advantage but not essential.
• Dogging or Rigging license – an advantage but not essential.

The Benefits Nepean offer:

• Both town and site-based works available immediately
• Paid travel time and added allowances pending role and locations
• Paid superannuation on all hours worked
• Above award wages with overtime opportunities at both site and workshop levels
• Weekly pay cycles
• A professional and friendly team working environment
• Ongoing training and support.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), well-being assistance that’s free for all the family.
• A strong safety culture - with commitment to 100% safe behaviour.
• Access to our employee perks! (via Flare App) - salary sacrificing, service recognition awards and much more, monthly BBQ's and social club ensuring group activities and involvement for employees and their families

If you're ready for your next challenge, please click on "Apply Now" and forward your interest today!

NEPEAN believes in diversity and is committed to providing Equal Employment opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applicants from all walks of life which also includes various socio-economic, cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.