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CSIRO’s Fire Systems Laboratory conducts Standards-based testing on a wide variety of fire detection, fire suppression, and emergency warning system products. Our team conducts testing on behalf of Australian and international companies to methods specified in the relevant standards and under timelines established through commercial agreements within an ISO 17025-accredited quality system. As the Fire Systems Testing Officer, you will conduct laboratory testing of detection and control systems. You will also assist with the implementation of a commercial Laboratory Information Management system (LIMS) to improve the operation of the laboratory conducting the evaluations. Please note, this role may involve domestic and international travel, as required.
Job Responsibility:
Laboratory testing of fire detection products including smoke sensitivity, climatic, corrosion, sound pressure and various other physical test methods
Witnessing of fire tests for various fire suppression products
Assisting adoption of CSIRO’s LIMS system into the Fire Systems Laboratory
Technical report compilation
Close cooperation with other team members to achieve effective project progress
Operation within laboratory’s NATA-accredited Quality Management system
Use/update of electronic project management system
Requirements:
Relevant trade certificate/diploma/bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience in fire protection, electronics, mechatronics, or electrical engineering disciplines
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and circuit schematics
Perform in a self-managed environment with multiple concurrent projects
Operate to agreed project timelines in a customer-focussed environment
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate well with other team members
Clear communication skills (oral and written)
Commercial focus in a fee-for-service environment
Knowledge of network hardware/infrastructure
Demonstrated experience in independent report compilation
Proficiency in the MS Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel and Access Database