Join an Australian industry leader with over 2500 skilled employees that is entirely employee owned and operated. Due to growth we are seeking the employment of a FIFO Mechanical Technician to join our expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to join ARA Fire recognised for its strong customer focus in fire protection, service and minor works.

Duties and Responsibilities

Working autonomously and within a tight-knit team the Mechanical Technician is supported by administrative and trades persons to work within the Service team providing I&T and D&C duties for one our key remote clients on an 7 days on/7 days off swing (12-hour days) maintaining Fire Pumps, Sprinkler/Deluge/Special Hazards systems, Hydrants, Hose reels and Portables across their facilities.

Salary : $145,500k p/annum plus super

Roster : 7/7 (7 days on, 7 days off) (12-hour days)

Sites: Fortescue – Site Based

Start date: Immediate Start

Duties include:

• I&T routine compliance testing to AS1851
• D&C / breakdown works,
• Close liaison with our client on site personal,
• Managing your own daily schedule,
• Scoping of materials for D&C and Breakdown tasks,
• Completing all on-site paperwork to access locations and perform tasks,
• Reporting directly to our Perth based Account Manager,
• Work with ARA Fire Alarm Technician to assist, preform 2 man testing etc.
• Completion of task within our Service Maintenance software CLARAFY.

Requirements:

• Sprinkler fitters’ trade certificate
• Current drivers licence inclusive of 4WD certification
• Completion of medial inclusive of drug & alcohol test
• Current Senior 1st aid course (preferable)
• Preference to those that have worked on mine sites previously
• Extinguishing Agent Handling Licence (EAHL)
• The successful applicant requires a high degree of organisational skills, prioritisation of tasks, customer focus, calm, focused, self-motivated, interaction with clients’ daily and owns a task through to its completion.

This role will suit someone who:

• Is well organised, work with ambiguity and changes to daily activities.
• Has a strong work ethic and works well multiple units within the mine site operations.
• Is cooperative and carry through to the completion of task.
• Copes with being busy at times and enjoys pressure.
• Can be relied upon to work efficiently when unsupervised.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in trade

What’s in it for you:

• Training and coaching to ensure you are comfortable in your new role
• Employee Wellness program
• Company tools and phone
• Community and indigenous support programs
• Family Friendly Company Culture
• Promote from within Culture, internal career pathways available.
• You will be supported and surrounded by a professional team who are customer focused and who strive for excellence.
• Full time employment with superannuation of industry standard along with paid personal and annual leave
• Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a national fire protection company with a strong service background.

If the above sounds like you and you are someone who thrives in a busy environment, then please send us your resume.

You must be able to prove eligibility to work full time in Australia.

ARA is an equal opportunity employer.