Fire Sprinkler Technician

Amentum; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum in Australia is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Technician to maintain and repair fire suppression systems across the OASIS facilities. You will work within a tight-knit team, ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards while delivering reliable life-safety services.

The role requires NICET certification, WHS knowledge, and hands-on experience with wet/dry systems, with an emphasis on preventive maintenance and timely repairs.

Qualifications

• NICET II/III certification for water-based systems inspection and testing.
• Strong understanding of WHS Act and EHS policies & procedures.
• Experience in facility maintenance or similar technical environment.
• Knowledge of electrical infrastructure terminology and equipment.
• Understanding of facilities O&M requirements and equipment functionality.
• Experience with preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test and maintain fire sprinklers and related infrastructure per standards.
• Repair and install wet and dry suppression systems and related infrastructure.
• Coordinate life safety system impairments with operations and maintenance teams.
• Maintain current knowledge of facilities equipment and systems.
• Inspect fire extinguishers and ensure readiness.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

NICET II/III

WHS knowledge

Facility maintenance experience

Electrical terminology knowledge

Facilities O&M knowledge

Preventive/predictive/ corrective

Tools

SAP

Archibus

Notifier systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Experience | Passion | Purpose

Fire Sprinkler Technician

Amentum isa premier global government and private-sector partner whose experience, passion and purpose drive mission success.

We currently have an opportunity for a Fire Sprinkler Technician in Alice Springs. If you are looking for a relaxed, community-focused lifestyle, work/life balance, a company that invests in maintaining and developing you and your career, and to work with an exceptional group of friendly, talented people we encourage you to join our team.

The Fire Sprinkler Technician functions as a key member of a multi-skilled team to safely and effectively maintain facility infrastructure and critical systems at OASIS. This role provides a professional service in the execution of technical repair and maintenance of all assigned facility wet and dry suppression equipment. This includes elements of planning, organization, coordination, scheduling and resource management associated with the day-to-day maintenance of the facility's wet and dry suppression systems.

The Fire Sprinkler Technician is primarily responsible for the efficient and timely completion of fire system maintenance tasks, identification of deficiencies and repairs as required.

Operating within a small team of technicians, you will be expected to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, supporting the implementation of initiatives and technical advancement. The Fire Sprinkler Technician role will suit individuals that are able to think on their feet, respond to changes in assignments based on site needs and complete assigned tasks to a high standard.

This position works closely with the Facilities Operations Team, other Facilities Maintainers and OASIS departments to enable reliable, consistent and effective maintenance and operation of facility systems.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspection, testing and maintenance of fire sprinklers and associated infrastructure in accordance with applicable standards
• Repairs and installation to associated wet and dry suppression systems and infrastructure.
• Work with operational and maintenance personnel to coordinate life safety system impairments as required for repairs, maintenance and new installations.
• Maintain a complete and current working understanding of all relevant facilities infrastructure, equipment and systems.
• Inspection of fire extinguishers
• Any other reasonable duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• NICET II or III - Inspection and Testing of Water Based Systems
• Strong understanding of Work Health Safety (WHS) Act, and EHS policies & procedures
• Demonstrated understanding and experience working within Facility Maintenance or similar technical environment
• Strong understanding and knowledge of technical terminology relating to Electrical infrastructure and electronic equipment
• Strong understanding of facilities equipment and functionality
• Strong understanding of facilities O&M requirements
• Strong understanding of equipment maintenance requirements (preventive, predictive, & corrective)

Desirable

• NICET I or II - Fire Alarm Systems
• NICET I or II - Special Hazards Systems
• Experience with Notifier systems
• Trade qualification
• Enterprise Resource Planning experience. (SAP, Archibus etc.)
• Microsoft Office Suite experience

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years experience in a similar role
• Experience with a diverse range of fire systems and suppression equipment highly regarded.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Personnel are required to be medically fit to work and safely complete all physical tasks associated with the role in which they are employed. This includes but is not limited to being able to carry and control moderate to heavy loads and being able to safely traverse and access maintenance environments that may be uneven or cramped.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

It is a condition of employment that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role. Initially, an NV1 (AUS) clearance is needed with the intent to apply for a Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) or TS/SCI (U.S.) clearance.

Statement of Work Requirements:

All personnel shall be:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Able to fluently read, write and speak English

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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