Brigalow Peaking Power Plant - Fire Systems Experienced Package Engineer

Monadelphous Group; Western Downs Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Monadelphous is seeking an experienced Fire Systems Package Engineer to support the delivery of a major power station project in Queensland. The role will handle fire detection, protection and life safety systems across both operational and non-process facilities, starting in Brisbane before site deployment on a 2:1 roster.

You will lead end-to-end package delivery, coordinate suppliers and stakeholders, ensure compliance with Australian standards, and provide technical support to construction

Qualifications

• Experience in Fire Systems Engineering or Package Engineering on large projects.
• Knowledge of Hazardous area compliance (AS/NZS 60079), NCC, Australian Standards, NFPA.
• Ability to manage design, procurement, construction and commissioning phases.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Fire & Gas Detection and Protection packages.
• Coordinate design, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Manage vendors, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Review fire system designs and construction deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with Australian standards and safety regulations.
• Provide technical support to on-site teams during execution.

Skills

Fire Systems Engineering

Package Engineering

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Hazardous area compliance

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering

Job description

Our Engineering Construction division is currently seeking an experienced Fire Systems Package Engineer to join our team and support the successful delivery of a major power station construction project in Queensland.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a large-scale project delivering critical fire detection, protection and life safety systems across both operational and non-process infrastructure facilities. The role will initially be based in our Brisbane office before transitioning to site on a 2:1 roster.

With a strong pipeline of upcoming projects, this is an excellent time to join a growing division delivering complex, high value works across the resources sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for end-to-end delivery of the Fire & Gas Detection and Protection Package as a Turnkey scope
• Manage the delivery of fire systems packages across design, procurement, construction and commissioning phases
• Coordinate vendors, subcontractors and project stakeholders to ensure successful package execution
• Review and manage fire system designs, technical documentation and construction deliverables
• Manage battery limits and interface points
• Manage planning, scheduling, procurement and progress tracking activities
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, Australian Standards and relevant fire safety regulations
• Provide technical support to construction and commissioning teams during project execution
• Lead Safety in Design, HAZID, CHAIR, HAZCON workshops
• Monitor and advise on safe work practices, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental requirements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in Fire Systems Engineering or Package Engineering within mining, infrastructure, industrial or commercial projects
• Demonstrated experience in Hazardous area compliance (AS/NZS 60079), with Strong knowledge of NCC, Australian Standards, NFPA
• Strong understanding of fire detection, alarm, suppression and firewater systems
• Experience managing vendors and multidisciplinary project interfaces
• Familiarity with relevant Australian Standards and fire compliance requirements
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or related discipline
• Valid right to work in Australia

Life at Monadelphous

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We celebrate our diversity and shared values and are committed to inclusion and equal opportunities for all. We’re committed to hiring locally, encourage people of all diverse backgrounds to apply and strongly encourage women and First Nations people to submit an application.

About us

Monadelphous is an ASX-200 company providing multidisciplinary construction, maintenance and industrial services to many of the largest companies in the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. Established in 1972, we’ve been working in Australia and around the world for more than 50 years. We work on the biggest projects and ensure our teams have a variety of opportunities available to follow their career path of choice.

Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, and we live by our promise: The Safe Way is the Only Way. A career at Monadelphous is a career with a difference. Make it yours.