Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Full-time Passive Fire Protection Equipment Technician position available with competitive salary. Work in a dynamic team in NSW. 3 Stand-out Bullet Points:

- Full-Time Fire Protection Equipment Technician
- Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000 per annum plus superannuation
- Exciting opportunity to work in a professional setting.

About Us Essential Passive Fire Protection Services Pty Ltd is a proudly Australian-owned and operated company dedicated to delivering premier facility maintenance and safety solutions. We specialise in comprehensive fire protection services, ensuring that commercial, industrial, and residential properties remain safe, compliant, and fully operational.

Our commitment to excellence, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety forms the foundation of our operations, enabling us to provide unparalleled service to our diverse client base. About the role The Passive Fire Protection Equipment Technician is responsible for ensuring that all passive fire containment systems are correctly installed, inspected, tested, and maintained in strict compliance with the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and applicable Australian Standards, primarily AS 1851.

The role involves working with a variety of passive fire systems, including but not limited to fire-rated batts, wraps, mastic, collars, seals, fire doors, smoke doors, and fire shutters. Duties and Responsibilities

- Install, repair, and maintain passive fire containment systems, including fire-rated batts, wraps, mastic, collars, seals, fire/smoke doors,



and shutters.
- Ensure all installations and maintenance works are executed in accordance with manufacturer specifications, the BCA, and relevant Australian Standards.
- Select and apply appropriate fire-stopping materials for various penetrations and construction joints.
- Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance testing of passive fire protection systems in accordance with AS 1851.
- Assess the integrity of fire compartments, fire doors, smoke doors, and fire shutters.
- Identify, diagnose, and report on defects, non-conformances, or compromised fire separations.
- Perform necessary rectification and repair works on non-compliant passive fire systems to restore full regulatory compliance.
- Provide technical recommendations for the upgrade or replacement of obsolete or irreparably damaged passive fire infrastructure.
- Accurately complete and submit service reports, logbooks, defect notices, and compliance certificates in a timely manner.
- Maintain comprehensive digital and physical records of all inspections, tests, and rectification works using the company’s designated field service management software.




- Capture and upload clear photographic evidence of pre- and post-rectification works.
- Ensure the correct use, maintenance, and storage of all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), tools, and company vehicles.

Essential Skills

- Comprehensive understanding of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and AS 1851 as they relate to passive fire protection.
- Ability to read, interpret, and work from architectural drawings, engineering plans, and fire matrix schedules.
- High level of attention to detail and precision in workmanship.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex compliance issues on-site.
- Proficiency in using mobile technology (tablets/smartphones) and field service management software for reporting and documentation.
- Excellent time management skills with the capacity to work autonomously and manage a daily schedule of site visits.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications needed:

- Minimum Certificate III level or equivalent relevant work experience
- Minimum one year of work experience on relevant position
- White card

What We Offer

- Market-competitive salary based on experience
- Opportunities for professional growth and training
- A supportive and dynamic work environment
- Work on exciting projects with cutting-edge technology

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📌 Fire Protection Equipment Technician (City of Sydney)
🏢 11 Recruitment
📍 City of Sydney