Fire Technician - Alarm Systems at Amentum

Alice Springs, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fire Alarm Systems Maintenance, Technical Repair, System Installation, Notifier Programming, Life Safety Systems, Fire Extinguisher Inspection, Training, Work Health Safety (WHS), EHS Policies, Facility Maintenance, Electrical Infrastructure, Electronic Equipment, Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Enterprise Resource Planning

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

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 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. 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. Essential Requirements NICET II or III – Fire Alarm 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 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. 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. US employees will require a TS/SCI clearance with poly. 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 EHS REQUIREMENT 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. Compensation Details: US: $110,000 - $120,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 03/21/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters. Welcome back! We encourage you to check on the status of your current job applications with us. You can also search for a list of our current job openings and see if there are any new positions that might be a good fit for you. Thank you for continued interest in employment with Amentum. For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. 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Responsibilities

The technician will execute technical repair and maintenance of all assigned facility fire alarm equipment, including planning, coordination, and scheduling for day-to-day maintenance tasks. Key duties involve inspection, testing, repair, and installation of fire systems, programming Notifier systems, and coordinating life safety system impairments with operational personnel.