Fire Technician - Electrical

Fire & Safety Industries Pty Ltd
$86,626 - $109,688 a year
Queensland
Full time
3 weeks ago

About us:

Fire and Safety Industries is a privately-owned Australian Company specialising in the manufacture, supply and servicing of Fire Protection Systems. Our head office is in Brisbane, and we have branches and a distributor network across Australia and a growing network globally.


The position:

We have an exciting opportunity for highly motivated Qualified Fire Electricians to join our Queensland Team, servicing customers throughout the Central Queensland Mining Industry. This role is an 8/6 Roster.

Your duties will include:

  • Work safely every time, every day
  • Testing, maintaining & installing fire detection, alarm & warning systems & emergency lighting systems
  • Reading and interpreting drawings to understand Fire Alarm & Detection systems, emergency lighting systems, control systems to fire pumps and sprinkler deluge valves.
  • Undertake AS1851 statutory maintenance on fire systems and report any defects as required.
  • Use your knowledge of applicable fire services and Australian Standards
  • Identify defects on Dry Fire Systems and compilation of a report for recommended repairs.

About You:

You will have as a minimum:

  • A current Worksafe QLD Electrical Mechanics licence or a current QBCC Occupational Fire Protection licence with the classes; Install & Maintain Fire Alarm Systems; Inspect & Test Emergency Lighting.
  • A valid and unrestricted open Queensland driver's licence.
  • Ability to troubleshoot system performance issues and fault diagnosis.
  • Ability to undertake system isolations and sound knowledge of Fire Indicator Panels.
  • An understanding of Dry Fire Services in industrial buildings and on mine sites.
  • Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and ability to deal with a range of people
  • The ability to work autonomously with a pro-active approach to managing deadlines

The following will be highly regarded:

  • QBCC Occupational Fire Protection licence with the classes; Install & Maintain Fire Alarm Systems; Inspect & Test Emergency Lighting.
  • QBCC Special Hazards licence.
  • Mining experience including maintaining & installing fire alarm, detection, warning & gaseous suppression systems in Draglines, Sub-stations and Switch Rooms.
  • Programming experience with Notifier Fire Indicator Panels.
  • Experiencing installing and maintaining VESDA smoke detection systems.
  • Enclosure Room Integrity Testing (Fan Testing) Experience.
  • Alarm and Lighting Installation.
  • Gaseous suppression system installs and repairs.

Why work for us?

  • Competitive remuneration package
  • 8/6 roster
  • Permanent Presence at CQ Coal Mine
  • Paid return Flights from Brisbane
  • Camp and meals supplied
  • Vehicle + Fuel card supplied whilst OnShift
  • Fantastic learning and development opportunities. If you don’t have the following, and are the right candidate we will provide training for you achieve the following competencies:
    • Enclosure Room Integrity Testing (Fan Testing).
    • Installation & Maintenance of Portable Fire Fighting Equipment.

If you are looking for a career opportunity within a professional, dynamic organisation that is dedicated to its people, apply now!


Fire and Safety Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fire and Safety Industries is committed to safe work practices and a safe working environment. Considering the duties associated with this role, potential employees will be subject to a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing.

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