At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct dry and wet fire testing, ensuring safety and compliance across Sydney.
- Company: Join a leading fire protection maintenance company with a strong team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, overtime, training, and a fully maintained company vehicle.
- Other info: Enjoy a fun, supportive work environment with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in fire safety while advancing your career quickly.
- Qualifications: Experience in fire systems, electrical testing, and a Cert 3 in Fire Electrician/Electronics.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Due to growth and several new ongoing maintenance contracts, our Sydney Fire Protection Maintenance client is seeking a new Dry Fire Alarm Programming and an All Fire Testing Snr Tech to join their business in a Field Service role across Sydney. Not only will you receive excellent remuneration and working conditions, but you will also have the opportunity to progress your career quickly.
Job Summary
As a Testing Fire Technician, you will be responsible for:
- Completing AS1851 testing of the following: Detection, EWIS, Exit Lighting, Passive, Doors.
- Diagnosing and fault finding fire and evacuation systems and alarms across Notifier, Ampac, Pertronics FIPs.
- Having experience as a generalist Tech in Wet, Dry, Passive, and Portables Testing.
- Understanding integrated fire systems with the ability to perform and report on annual tests of dry fire systems.
- Having 3 or more years working in the fire industry in a similar role.
- Service and breakdown experience in smoke detection, emergency warning, and emergency lighting.
- Understanding and working knowledge of Australian Standards (AS1670 and AS1851).
- Carrying out diagnosis, fault finding, and breakdown repairs on dry fire systems.
- Undertaking monthly, 6 monthly, annual, and 5 yearly inspections and testing on electrical fire equipment.
- Experience with one or more of the following systems is highly desirable: Notifier – AFP and ONYX platforms, Simplex – 4100ES, Ampac – FireFinder, Vigilant – MX and related platforms.
- Working unsupervised and self-managing stock and equipment necessary to carry out duties.
- Maintaining good presentation and work ethic.
- Having a fully maintained vehicle.
- Possessing strong written and verbal English skills.
- Having local customer knowledge and geographical knowledge of the Sydney metro area.
- Presenting clean and tidy for customers.
- Enjoying interaction with clients while working closely with them on site.
Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
We are seeking an experienced Dry Fire Testing Technician with the following qualifications:
- Background in electrical testing and inspections and/or maintenance and installation of alarms.
- Cert 3 Fire Electrician/Electronics/Programming Technology experience.
- Currently working in a fire protection specialist company with an established market history; our client requires a person who is field orientated.
Awesome culture, long-term team techs, solid workers, hard-working fun team environment. Specialized company tools and a new company vehicle (single cab) provided. Reporting to the Service Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to develop further within the company. This is a full-time role, and the rate offered will be according to experience, including superannuation, overtime at double time, uniform, travel allowance, ongoing training, iPhone, iPad, and a fully maintained company vehicle dual cab ute.
Dry & Wet Fire Testing Techs / Dry Fire Programmers – Sydney employer: Bishop Consulting
Join a dynamic team in Sydney where you can enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with a 4-day work week, excellent remuneration, and a supportive culture that prioritises employee growth. With opportunities for internal and external training, as well as career progression, you'll be part of a fun and hardworking environment that values your contributions and fosters long-term relationships with clients. Plus, enjoy the benefits of a fully maintained company vehicle and specialized tools to help you excel in your role as a Fire Testing Technician.
