Electrician/Senior Fire Alarm Technician

Integral Fire Protection; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Profit sharing

Training & development

Full-time employment

Supportive team

Job summary

Integral Fire Protection is seeking a Senior Fire Alarm Technician with a WA A-Grade Electrical Licence to join our Perth-based team. This hands-on role covers dry fire servicing, programming, and 240V electrical maintenance, with responsibilities ranging from fault finding to commissioning across diverse client sites.

You’ll lead apprentices, follow service schedules, and collaborate with our office and field teams to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• Current WA A-Grade Electrical Licence is required.
• Proven experience servicing, maintaining and fault finding on dry fire systems.
• Experience programming and configuring FDCIE and EWIS systems.
• Ability to read and interpret cause-and-effect matrices, wiring diagrams and technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Dry fire servicing and maintenance of fire detection, alarm and occupant warning systems per Australian Standards.
• Diagnose and rectify faults on fire alarm panels and circuits.
• Program and configure FDCIE/EWIS systems and verify operation after changes.
• Interpret system plans to understand alarm functions and evacuation sequences.
• Replace, upgrade and commission fire alarm panels and related equipment.
• Test and service emergency and exit lighting and 240V circuits.
• Develop apprentices through supervision and guidance.
• Maintain accurate service reports and communicate progress to the office.

Skills

WA A-Grade Licence

Fire alarm systems

Electrical fault-finding

FDCIE/EWIS programming

Wiring diagrams

Tools

Ampac

Vigilant

Notifier

Simplex

Simpro

Job description

$50–$65 per hour + Super + Company Vehicle + Phone or Phone Allowance + Company Profit Share
Full-time | Perth, WA | Malaga-based team
Hourly rate based on experience and technical capability.

Enjoy solving technical problems, working across different fire systems and sharing your knowledge? Join a growing, family-owned company where your experience is valued and you can share in the business’s success.

ABOUT US

Integral Fire Protection is a family-owned and operated company specialising in the installation, service and maintenance of wet and dry fire protection systems throughout Western Australia.

With continued growth and an expanding commercial and retail property portfolio, we’re looking for an experiencedSenior Fire Alarm Technician with a current WA A-Grade Electrical Licenceto join our friendly, professional team.

We work across commercial property, strata, industrial, education, health, aged care and retail. Our diverse client base offers varied technical work, exposure to different systems and opportunities to further develop your skills.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This hands‑on role combinesdry fire servicing, programming and fault finding with 240V electrical maintenance and rectification works.

You’ll take ownership of technical issues, follow the allocated service schedule and work closely with our office and field teams to deliver quality outcomes for our clients. You’ll also help develop our apprentices through practical training, supervision and guidance.

Your responsibilities will include:

Dry fire servicing and maintenance: Inspecting, testing and maintaining fire detection, alarm and occupant warning systems in accordance with applicable Australian Standards and site requirements.

Panel and system fault finding: Diagnosing and rectifying faults on fire alarm panels, detection circuits, speaker circuits and associated equipment.

FDCIE and EWIS programming: Programming, configuring and modifying fire detection, control and indicating equipment (FDCIE) and emergency warning and intercommunication systems (EWIS), including testing and verifying operation following changes.

Cause-and-effect interpretation: Reviewing and interpreting cause-and-effect matrices, system drawings and specifications to understand and verify alarm functions, evacuation sequences and interfaces with connected equipment.

Rectification, upgrades and commissioning: Replacing, upgrading and commissioning fire alarm panels, occupant warning systems (OWS) and emergency warning and intercommunication systems (EWIS), along with detectors, manual call points, speakers, modules and associated components. Completing minor installations, verifying system operation and updating relevant documentation.

Emergency and exit lighting: Testing, replacing and rectifying emergency and exit lights, including fault finding and repairs to associated 240V circuits.

Electrical fault finding and repairs: Investigating circuit faults and replacing or repairing RCDs, circuit breakers, wiring and associated electrical components.

Fire pump systems: Servicing, maintaining and fault finding on 240V fire pump systems, controls and associated electrical equipment.

System interfaces: Investigating faults involving connections between fire alarm systems, fire pumps, sprinkler monitoring and other interfaced equipment.

Apprentice development: Training, supervising and guiding apprentices in dry fire and 240V electrical works, building their technical knowledge, safe work practices, fault-finding skills and workmanship.

Scheduling and coordination: Following the allocated service schedule and keeping our office team informed of job progress, access issues and additional works required.

Reporting and communication: Completing accurate service reports, recording test results and providing clear information to support quotations, follow-up works and client updates.

ABOUT YOU

You’re a reliable, experienced technician who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in your work and is comfortable helping others develop their skills.

You will bring:

A current WA A-Grade Electrical Licence.

Proven experience servicing, maintaining and fault finding on dry fire systems.

Experience programming and configuring FDCIE and EWIS systems.

The ability to read and interpret cause and effect matrices, wiring diagrams, block plans and technical documentation.

Strong electrical diagnostic skills and confidence working on 240V circuits and equipment.

A sound understanding of relevant Australian Standards, including AS 1851, AS 1670, AS/NZS 2293 and AS/NZS 3000.

The ability to work independently, follow a service schedule and manage your workload effectively.

A willingness to train and guide apprentices, with a patient, practical approach.

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

Clear communication skills and a professional, approachable manner with clients, contractors and colleagues.

A National Police Clearance, or willingness to obtain one.

The following will be highly regarded:

Experience with Ampac, Vigilant, Notifier, Simplex or similar fire alarm systems.

Experience with fire pump controls, system interfaces and commissioning.

Relevant cabling registration and endorsements.

Experience using Simpro or similar field service software.

Previous experience supervising apprentices or leading technical works.

We’re happy to fund and facilitate relevant additional training and certifications to help the right person further develop their expertise.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

$50–$60 per hour + super, based on your experience and technical capability.

Company vehicle.

A company profit‑share scheme tied to business growth and profitability, providing an opportunity to share in the success you help create, subject to scheme eligibility and criteria.

Full-time employment with a growing, established business.

A supportive, down to earth team with approachable management.

Varied work across dry fire systems, programming, electrical fault finding, maintenance and rectification projects.

Funded training and professional development.

Opportunities to take on greater technical responsibility and progress as the company grows.

The opportunity to contribute to apprentice development and help set the standard for quality field work.