Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Workplace and Water – Brisbane QLDAs the Mechanical Services Balancing Technician (HVAC Balancing Technician) you will be responsible for the balancing of mechanical services air and water systems in all buildings on an Antarctic station.
You will also assist other trades as required.
This role is only open for a winter position.As the Mechanical Services Balancing Technician (HVAC Balancing Technician) you will be responsible for the balancing of mechanical services air and water systems in all buildings on an Antarctic station.
You will also assist other trades as required.
This role is only open for a winter position.What we are looking forTo apply for this role, you must have the skills and licences listed below:Qualifications/licencesProvide copy with application:Certificate of Accreditation from NEBB, TACA, AIRAH, ASHRAE or EquivalentDriver's Licence – A current, unrestricted "C" class (manual) Australian driver's licenceCitizenship – In accordance with the PS Act ****, APS employees are required to be Australian citizens.
Persons who are not Australian citizens will generally only be considered where there are no suitable Australian applicants, with next considerations being Australian residents with work rights and New Zealand citizensObtain prior to commencement:White Card (issued after May ****), or the ability to attain prior to commencementValid Passport – The expiry date of the passport (and any relevant visa)



must be at least 6 months beyond the planned end date of your intended stay in the Antarctic or sub-AntarcticProvide First Aid (HLTAID011) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencementProvide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID010) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement.Provide CPR (HLTAID009) must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of commencement.Knowledge and experienceRecent hands-on experience (within the last 5 years):Balancing reticulated primary and secondary heating hot water and associated pumping systemsBalancing supply and return air systems including fans and motorised and manual dampersFume cupboard annual testing requirementsFault finding and calibration for temperature and pressure sensorsMotorised HHW control valves and motorised air dampersExperience with building management system hardware and software including installation, fault finding, programming and tuningUsing a Tour and Anderson computerised balancing instrumentUsing a Shortridge flow hoodPreparing reports and commissioning information using word processing and spreadsheet softwareApplications close: ***** pm AEDT, 1 November ****Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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📌 Mechanical Services Balancing Technician (Hvac) - Antarctica (Brisbane)
🏢 Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
📍 Brisbane