Job Description

Job Description

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Up In Smoke Fire Services Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced, reliable and motivated Fire Technician to join our team in Port Hedland, Western Australia.

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This is a full-time position working across a diverse range of fire protection equipment and systems throughout Port Hedland and the wider Pilbara region.

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Duties may include:

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- Inspection, testing, servicing and maintenance of fire protection equipment
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- Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets
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- Fire hose reels and hydrant systems
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- Emergency and exit lighting
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- Fire detection and alarm systems
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- Fire sprinkler systems
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- Fire pumps and associated equipment
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- Mobile plant fire suppression systems
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- Underground fire service pipework, fault finding and repairs
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- Repairs and replacement of underground fire mains and associated components
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- Fault finding, repairs and rectification works
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- Installation of fire protection equipment and systems
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- Completion of service reports, asset registers and compliance documentation
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- Working across commercial, industrial and mining‐related sites throughout the Pilbara
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We are ideally looking for someone who is willing to relocate to Port Hedland and become a long‐term member of our team. Company‐provided donga accommodation is available for the successful applicant.

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While a residential arrangement is preferred, we are also willing to consider FIFO arrangements for the right person.

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The employment package includes:

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- Company vehicle
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- Company phone
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- Donga accommodation provided (one room with kitchenette bed and tv and a separate bathroom with shower and toilet)
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- Ongoing professional development
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- Varied work across multiple areas of fire protection
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- Ongoing full‐time employment
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Up In Smoke Fire Services is a locally owned and operated fire protection company based in Port Hedland. We service a broad range of commercial, industrial and mining clients throughout the Pilbara and pride ourselves on providing professional, reliable and high‐quality fire protection services.

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Job Requirements

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- Previous experience within the fire protection industry
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- Experience inspecting, testing, servicing and maintaining fire protection equipment and systems
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- Experience with underground fire services,



pipework repairs and fault finding would be highly regarded
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- Relevant fire protection qualifications and/or licences
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- A current Australian driver's licence
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- The ability to work independently and as part of a small team
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- Strong fault‐finding and problem‐solving skills
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- Good written and verbal communication skills
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- The ability to accurately complete service reports and compliance documentation
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- A professional approach when dealing with clients
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- A strong commitment to quality workmanship
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- Good time management and organisational skills
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- Reliability, punctuality and initiative
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- A willingness to undertake additional training and qualifications where required
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- The ability to work safely across commercial, industrial and mining environments
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Not qualified or experienced in every area listed?

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We are willing to provide additional training and qualifications for the right applicant. We are looking for someone with solid fire industry experience, a good work ethic and a willingness to learn and expand their capabilities.

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Residential applicants willing to relocate to Port Hedland are preferred, with donga accommodation provided. FIFO arrangements may also be considered for the right applicant.

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The successful applicant will ideally have previous experience within the fire protection industry and hold relevant fire protection qualifications.

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Qualifications & Experience

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Essential / Preferred:

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- CPP20521 Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing, or equivalent/superseded qualification and relevant industry experience
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- Current Australian driver's licence
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- Construction Industry White Card
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- Previous experience inspecting, testing, servicing and maintaining fire protection equipment and systems
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- Sound knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and fire protection servicing requirements
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- Ability to accurately complete service reports, inspection records and compliance documentation
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- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
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- Strong fault‐finding and problem‐solving skills
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- Commitment to protected work practices and quality workmanship
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Highly Regarded:

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- CPP30821 Certificate III in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing, or equivalent
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- CPC32820 Certificate III in Fire Protection (Fire Sprinkler Fitter), or equivalent trade qualification
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- Experience with fire sprinkler systems
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- Experience inspecting and testing fire pumpsets
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- Experience with hydrant and hose reel systems, including flow and pressure testing
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- Experience with emergency and exit lighting
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- Experience with fire detection and alarm systems
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- Experience with mobile plant/pre‐engineered fire suppression systems
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- Experience with installation, servicing and repairs of fire suppression systems
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- Experience with underground fire mains, underground pipework, fault finding and repairs
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- Experience carrying out repairs and replacement of underground fire service components
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- Experience with five‐yearly testing and other major fire system servicing
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- Relevant High Risk Work Licences, EWP, Working at Heights, Confined Space or other site‐based qualifications
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- Current First Aid/CPR
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- Relevant electrical or plumbing licences where required for the work being undertaken
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Don't Have Every Qualification?

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We understand that experienced Fire Technicians may specialise in different areas of the industry.

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Applicants are not required to already hold every qualification or competency listed above.

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For the right person, Up In Smoke Fire Services is willing to provide and pay for additional training and qualifications required to expand their capabilities across the services we provide.

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We are looking for someone with solid industry experience, a strong work ethic, reliability, initiative and a willingness to continue learning.

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Residential / FIFO

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Our preference is for the successful applicant to relocate to Port Hedland and reside locally, with company‐provided donga accommodation available as part of the employment package.

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However, we are also willing to consider a FIFO arrangement for the right applicant.

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The successful applicant will also be provided with a company vehicle donga accommodation and company phone.

📌 Fire Technician Port Hedland, Wa
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📍 Port Hedland