Fire Alarm Technician(ELEC)

1305 Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Excellent remuneration package

Progression opportunities

Diverse customer sites

Job summary

Chubb Fire & Security Australia is seeking an experienced Fixed Fire Protection Technician to join the Mackay team. You will service, install, modify and repair Fire Detection Systems, including special hazards and Emergency/Exit lighting, across Central Queensland.

The role requires a current QLD Electrical Licence, QBCC Licence (Electrical, Special Hazards), a National Police Check and readiness to obtain Standard 11/Coal Board Medical.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Electrical Technician, ideally in the Fire industry.
• Australian Citizenship or Australian Permanent Residency (PR).
• Current QLD Electrical Licence.
• QBCC Licence (Electrical Stream, Special Hazards Stream).
• Ability to obtain and undergo Standard 11/Coal Board Medical.
• National Police Check.
• Sound knowledge of AS 1851, AS 1670, AS 3000 preferred.
• Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme accreditation and Cabling Licence ideal but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Surveying customer premises and recommending fire protection and safety systems and equipment.
• Service maintenance, installation, modification and repair of Fire Detection Systems incorporating special hazards & Emergency / Exit lights.
• Technical Assistance/backup for On Call Technicians.

Skills

Fire industry knowledge

Time management

Education

QLD Electrical Licence

QBCC Licence (Electrical - Special Hazards)

Job description

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.

• 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 you have

• 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. #BR-CB 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.