Dry Fire Technician
- Posted 30 July 2024
- Salary$45 - $60 p/h + Super + Vehicle or Vehicle allowan
- LocationDarwin
- DisciplineFM & Building Services
- Reference1242847
Job description
Seeking an experienced Dry Fire Technician based in Darwin to work in a Permanent Full-time role with multi-site responsibility
About the role
Based with a large organisation with great potential for career progression in the future
Permanent Full-time Position - Monday till Friday 7:30am till 4pm (Early on a Friday - 2:30pm)
Supporting a large contract in the resource sector, along with some smaller contracts and remote sites
The role covers the entire Northern Territory, they also provide a “Bush Service” – where they run contracts in Regional NT from the Northern QLD border, Katherine, right down past Alice Springs – it’s a road trip of testing fire systems and checking fire extinguishers
Key Duties
Inspect, test, maintain, service and install all Dry Fire Systems and Fire Fighting Equipment to AS1851-2012 and/or OEM
Conduct routine inspection and serving of Portable Fire Systems and equipment
Installation of Portable Fire Systems and equipment
Assist in preparation of customer quotations and identifying remedial work
Liaise directly with client regarding service work
Conduct facility maintenance
Commit to workplace safety and good work practice
About you
2-5 years’ experience within the Fire Industry
1-3 years’ experience in testing and service
Cert 3 in Electrotechnology
FPAS Accreditation (Desirable)
White Card (General Construction Induction Card)
Ability to carry out inspection on fire equipment to AS 1851
Basic knowledge of AS1851, AS1668, AS1670, AS2220, ASS009 and AS3000
Ability to program would be optimal, as there is currently a large gap in that skill set within the team, also happy with a decent tester who is able to test panels
Current Drivers License
Must be happy to travel
Strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
Must be able to secure a Police Clearance
Must be able to pass a standard pre-employment medical and pass drug and alcohol screening