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
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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.
