Fire Services Technician

Cimic; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp facilities

7/7 roster

Travel benefits

Discounts

Development

Safety culture

Job summary

Thiess is seeking a Fire Services Technician to maintain fire suppression systems on our mining fleet in Queensland. The role ensures systems are kept in top condition to protect people and assets, with maintenance across sites and collaboration with site personnel.

You’ll need a Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing, a valid driver’s licence, and a proactive safety mindset. The job requires travel to the Mackay Office for mobilisation, with a permanent full-time role and a

Qualifications

• Certificate II in Fire protection Inspection and Testing.
• Current driver’s licence; Standard 11 certification desirable.
• Safety-focused attitude with commitment to safety culture.
• Effective communication with suppliers, subcontractors, clients and internal personnel.
• Willingness to travel to Mackay Office and mobilise to sites.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fire suppression systems to the highest standard.
• Work across multiple sites, providing consistent quality work.
• Make recommendations for maintenance improvements.
• Stay updated with technical and product changes.
• Perform adhoc inspections and repairs during spare time on site.

Skills

Certificate II in Fire protection

Driver’s licence

Safety culture minded

Stakeholder communication

Vehicle operation

Mobility to Mackay

Education

Certificate II in Fire protection Inspection and Testing

Job description

About the role

As a Thiess Fire Services Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining fire suppression systems on our significant mining fleet in Queensland.

These systems must always be in exceptional condition to protect our people and assets in the event of a machine fire. Your role will involve maintaining these systems to the highest standard while employing a cost-effective approach to maintenance activities. You will work across multiple sites, providing consistent quality work and building productive professional relationships with all site personnel.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain fire suppression systems to the highest standard.
• Work across multiple sites, providing consistent quality work.
• Make recommendations for maintenance improvements.
• Stay updated with technical and product changes.
• Perform adhoc inspections and repairs during spare time on site.

This role requires the successful candidate to regularly travel to the Thiess Mackay Office, which will serve as the central point for mobilisation to site.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Certificate II in Fire protection Inspection and Testing
• A current driver’s licence (Standard 11 certification is desirable).
• A proactive attitude toward safety and a commitment to fostering a positive safety culture.
• Effective communication with suppliers, subcontractors, clients, and internal personnel.
• Responsible operation of a Thiess vehicle on public roads.
• Ability to travel to the Thiess Mackay Office and mobilise to various operational sites as required, with Mackay serving as the designated point of hire for the role.

What we offer

• Permanent full-time positions with full camp facilities provided.
• Flexible roster: Even-time rosters (7/7) with 12 hour or 12.5 hour day and night shifts
• Travel benefits: Shared company vehicle for travel from Mackay to site
• Supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and continuous improvement
• Corporate employee discounts on health insurance (Medibank), travel and retail products.
• Opportunities for development, collaboration and skill-building.