Fire Panel Technician

AustCorp Executive; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone and tools

On-call allowance

Training and clear career path

Job summary

AustCorp Executive in Sydney is seeking an experienced, qualified fire panel technician to join its service and compliance team. You’ll be the go-to person for fire indicator panels and detection systems across a mix of commercial sites.

The role involves servicing, testing and maintaining systems to AS 1851, fault-finding on addressable and conventional panels, programming, commissioning and upgrades, plus on-call duties and client liaison.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications or electrical licence or Certificate III in Fire Protection; relevant fire detection experience.
• Experience with major fire panel brands (Ampac, Notifier, Simplex, Pertronics, Vigilant, Fire Fighting Enterprises, Siemens).
• Strong knowledge of AS 1670, AS 1851 and NCC requirements for detection and alarm systems.
• Confident fault finder who works well independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Service, test and maintain fire detection and alarm systems to AS 1851, including routine inspections and reporting.
• Fault find and repair on addressable and conventional panels, detectors, call points, sounders, isolators and field devices.
• Program and commission panels, including loop configuration, zoning, cause/effect and device addressing.
• Carry out upgrades and replacements of fire panels and ancillary equipment, including shutdowns and reinstatement.
• Test and maintain interfaces with EWIS, lift recall, door release, HVAC shutdown, monitoring and building management systems.
• Complete accurate service reports, defect lists and compliance documentation on the job management system.
• Respond to emergency call-outs and be part of the on-call roster.
• Communicate with clients, building managers and fire authorities on site, and advise on defects and recommended works.

Skills

Fault finding

Programming & commissioning

Communication skills

Education

Certificate III in Fire Protection

Electrical licence

Tools

Ampac

Notifier

Simplex

Pertronics

Vigilant

Fire Fighting Enterprises

Siemens

Job description

An established Sydney fire protection contractor is looking for an experienced, qualified fire panel technician to join its service and compliance team. You’ll be the go-to person for fire indicator panels and detection systems across a mix of commercial sites.

The role

• Service, test and maintain fire detection and alarm systems to AS 1851, including routine inspections and reporting
• Fault find and repair on addressable and conventional panels, detectors, call points, sounders, isolators and field devices
• Program and commission panels, including loop configuration, zoning, cause / effect and device addressing
• Carry out upgrades and replacements of fire panels and ancillary equipment, including shutdowns and reinstatement
• Test and maintain interfaces with EWIS, lift recall, door release, HVAC shutdown, monitoring and building management systems
• Complete accurate service reports, defect lists and compliance documentation on the job management system
• Respond to emergency call-outs and be part of the on-call roster
• Communicate with clients, building managers and fire authorities on site, and advise on defects and recommended works

About you

• Relevant trade qualifications, an electrical licence or a Certificate III in Fire Protection, or equivalent fire detection experience
• Proven experience working on major fire panel brands such as Ampac, Notifier, Simplex, Pertronics, Vigilant, Fire Fighting Enterprises or Siemens
• Strong working knowledge of AS 1670, AS 1851 and the NCC requirements for detection and alarm systems
• Confident fault finder who works well independently and in a team
• Experience with commissioning and programming, and a good understanding of loop wiring and field devices
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with a professional approach to clients
• Current driver’s licence and own transport, plus White Card, working at heights and EWP tickets (or willingness to get them)

Nice to have

• Experience with VESDA or aspirating smoke detection
• Experience with gaseous suppression release panels
• Exposure to hospitals, high-rise, data centres or other critical environments

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary in line with experience
• Overtime and an on-call allowance
• Company vehicle, phone and tools
• Training and a clear career path into senior technician or lead roles
• A stable, supportive team with a good mix of service and project work