FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

Amentum is a premier global government and private-sector partner whose experience, passion and purpose drive mission success.
We currently have an opportunity for a Fire Alarm Systems 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.
Amentum are seeking a Fire Alarm Systems Technician 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 fire alarm equipment. This includes elements of planning, organization, coordination, scheduling and resource management associated with the day-to-day maintenance of the facility’s fire alarm systems.
You will primarily be responsible for the efficient and timely completion of fire system maintenance tasks, identification of deficiencies and repairs as required and 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. This 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 whilst working 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 REQUIREMENTS

• NICET II or III – Fire Alarm Systems
• Strong understanding of Wothe rk 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 QUALIFICATIONS

• NICET I or II - Fire Special Hazards
• NICET I or II - Inspection and Testing of Water Based 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 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 which may be uneven or cramped.

STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIREMENTS

All personnel assigned to work at shall be:

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspection, testing and maintenance of fire systems and associated infrastructure in accordance with applicable standards
• Repairs and installation of associated fire systems and infrastructure.
• Programming of Notifier system
• 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
• Instructing and training of site incident response personnel in the operation of the life safety systems as it applies to their duties.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested.

All OASIS personnel are responsible for understanding and complying with all site’s environmental, health and safety requirements. While OASIS is responsible for providing a safe workplace and is responsible for ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Handbook, each person is responsible for:

• Completing work tasks in a safe manner
• Reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to their supervisor and/or OASIS PMO/EHS Manager
• Continuous adherence to the environmental, health and safety procedures outlined in the Handbook during the performance of their work
• Red-Carding a Job - Employee right and responsibility to “STOP WORK” if a job is unsafe or possess a danger to the environment