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 a highly motivated and Qualified Fire Electrician to join our Queensland Team, servicing customers throughout the Central Queensland Mining Industry.
* Multiple roster options including 8/6 or 7/7 equal time 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 within 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 or 7/7 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 to achieve the following competencies:
*
o 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.