Electrical Technician

1305 Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Career progression support

Employee discounts

Job summary

Chubb Fire & Security Australia in Mackay is seeking a qualified Electrical Technician to join our fire protection team. You will be responsible for service maintenance, installation, modification and repair of fire detection systems across Central Queensland.

Based at Mackay, you will survey customer premises, advise on suitable fire safety solutions and provide technical support for on-call technicians while upholding Australian Standards and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Current QLD Electrical Licence is required.
• QBCC Licence (Electrical Stream, Special Hazards) is preferred.
• Ability to obtain Standard 11/Coal Board Medical and National Police Check.
• Experience in fire protection or electrical services is desirable.
• Good time management and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and maintain fire detection systems.
• Survey premises and recommend fire protection solutions.
• Provide technical assistance for on-call technicians.
• Assist with modifications and repairs to fire protection equipment.
• Adhere to Australian Standards relevant to fixed fire protection equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Great attitude

Education

QLD Electrical Licence

QBCC Electrical Stream Licence

Tools

Cabling Licence

Fire system knowledge

Job description

Electrical Technician

We are looking for qualified/licenced Electricians in Mackay who are interested in working in the Fire Protection industry.

About us

A leading provider of fire safety and security solutions, we at Chubb Fire & Security Australia are driven by a powerful purpose - to make the world a safer place.

We start by living by our value of PROTECT PEOPLE FIRST.

About the Role

Based out of our Mackay branch and working with a team of Fixed Fire Protection Technicians, across Central Qld Region.

Responsible for fire systems for our current and new customers focusing on service maintenance, installation, modification and repair of Fire Detection Systems incorporating special hazards & Emergency / Exit lights.

Surveying customer premises and recommending fire protection and safety systems and equipment.

Technical Assistance/backup for On Call Technicians.

About you

• Experience working as an Electrical Technician, ideally in the Fire industry
• Australian Citizenship or Australian Permanent Resident (PR)
• Current QLD Electrical Licence
• Current driver’s licence
• QBCC Licence (Electrical Stream, Special Hazards Stream)
• Ability to obtain and undergo regularly Standard 11/Coal Board Medical
• Able to undergo a National Police Check.
• A sound knowledge of the applicable Australian Standards relevant to Fixed Systems fire protection equipment is preferred.
• A Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme accreditation and Cabling Licence are ideal, but not mandatory.
• Good time management skills
• Great attitude and willingness to deliver for our customer and client base.

Desired attributes

• Strong knowledge of AS 1851, AS 1670, AS 3000
• Previous experience in fire systems inspections & maintenance
• Up to date product and industry knowledge with Tyco, Notifier and other prominent Fire system brands
• Working at Heights Licence
• Confined Space Licence

What we will offer you

• Excellent remuneration package - rates of pay, company vehicle, mobile Planning and support for progression towards any role within Chubb
• Opportunity to work on a range of fire panels and a variety of customer sites
• Exciting and ever-changing work environment
• Great team and branch culture
• Access to People Matters - an employee discount platform with access to hundreds of discounts from health, groceries, electronics and more

All applications and enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence.

We believe in diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from different backgrounds.

This includes First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ and all cultural and language background.

Additional Information About Us, Our Culture & What We Can Offer You Established over 200 years ago, Chubb Fire & Security are a global business driven by keeping people and the world safe.

We provide essential systems, equipment and services, from digital CCTV surveillance and intruder alarms, to fire detection and suppression systems.

Offering a full range of innovative products and services to a broad range of customers, from local independent business, to many of the FTSE 100 companies.

We believe we offer a unique working culture, where you are as important to us as our customers, and we want you to feel that everyday.

We are proud to offer extensive training to all of our new Advisors, fully supporting, and enabling you to thrive in your new role and beyond, with ongoing career development opportunities throughout your career journey with us.

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When you join Chubb, you join a business that has been providing fire safety and security solutions and services for more than 200 years.

This heritage inspires us to be innovative; we’ve become experts at adapting to new technologies and now work for organisations of all sizes and sectors around the world.

We do this without ever losing our human touch.

Our localised, personal service is delivered through an expansive global network that includes 12,000+ experts, each one focused on protecting, securing and optimising facilities and operations.