Electrical Fire Technician

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we are diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.

Electrical Fire Technician

Work Location: Solomon - Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.

Roster: 8D/6R – FIFO ex Perth

Role overview:

• Maintain service records and asset database
• Liaise with planners and supervisors to ensure jobs are done according to schedule to maintain compliance
• Train personnel to enable coverage during leave and sickness
• Site auditing
• Completion of reports related to servicing and repairs
• Liaising with site personal regarding faults and defects
• Provide recommendations for suitable system upgrades

Key accountabilities will include:

• Maintaining and servicing all Fire Detection, Alarm and Warning Systems and Fire Fighting Equipment to AS1851-2012
• Servicing and maintaining of gaseous suppression systems and equipment. (EAHL required)
• Setting up, installing, programming and maintaining of various types of Multi Aspirated Smoke Detection Sensors (e.g. VESDA systems) 
• Fault finding on various fire systems and networks
• Installation and programming fire panels from various manufacturers 
• Installation and programming of various site monitoring systems (eg: Graphics, SCADA)
• Fire Detection Rectifications Special Hazard Systems – E.g. Gas Suppression Systems, VESDA, etc
• Wet Fire knowledge such as hydrants, sprinkler, pump set, etc. is an advantage.
• Licenses – Electrical, EAHL, Cert II Fire Asset Management, National Open Cabling License

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.