HME Fire & Maintenance Technician

About the role

Cloudbreak, part of Fortescue, is looking for an experienced HME Fire & Maintenance Technician to inspect, maintain and repair fire suppression systems fitted to heavy mobile equipment. Working closely with the Mobile Maintenance team, you will help keep these systems serviceable, compliant and ready to protect operators and equipment. The roster is 7 days on, 7 nights off, 7 days rest, with FIFO from Perth, Busselton, Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Fitzroy Crossing and Kununurra.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect, service and maintain fire suppression systems fitted to HME.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs on mobile equipment fire systems.
• Test system components and verify system operation after maintenance.
• Identify defects and report system issues or required follow-up work.
• Complete service records, inspection reports and maintenance documentation.
• Work with maintenance teams to coordinate equipment access and repairs.
• Follow site safety, isolation and risk management requirements.
• Maintain tools, equipment and work areas to a high standard.

Required profile

• Trade qualification in a relevant mechanical, electrical or fire systems discipline.
• Demonstrated experience servicing fire suppression systems on heavy mobile equipment; building fire suppression experience alone does not meet the requirements.
• Practical knowledge of mobile plant fire suppression components and operation.
• Experience fault-finding, testing and repairing HME fire systems.
• Current Australian manual driver's licence.
• Strong safety focus and ability to work independently and within a team.