Australian Antarctic Division Mechanical Services Balancing Technician Position

2 semanas atrás


Região Geográfica Intermediária de Campo Grande, Brasil Australian Antarctic Division Tempo inteiro
Antarctic Opportunity: Balancing Technician Required

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Services Balancing Technician to join our team at the Australian Antarctic Division in Hobart, Tasmania.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a unique and challenging environment, balancing mechanical services air and water systems in all buildings on the Antarctic station. As a Mechanical Services Balancing Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of these systems, working closely with other trades as required.

Key Responsibilities
  • Balancing reticulated primary and secondary heating hot water and associated pumping systems.
  • Balancing supply and return air systems including fans and motorised and manual dampers.
  • Fume cupboard annual testing requirements.
  • Fault finding and calibration for temperature and pressure sensors.
  • Motorised HHW control valves and motorised air dampers.
  • Experience with building management system hardware and software including installation, fault finding, programming, and tuning.
  • Using a Tour and Anderson computerised balancing instrument.
  • Using a Shortridge flow hood.
Requirements
  • A Certificate of Accreditation from NEBB, TACA, AIRAH, ASHRAE, or Equivalent.
  • Citizenship – In accordance with the PS Act 1999, APS employees are required to be Australian citizens.
  • A valid 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-Antarctic.
  • Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of AAD commencement.
  • Provide CPR (HLTAID009) must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of AAD commencement.
Additional Information

The annual base salary starts from $82,993 per annum when in Australia, while the base salary plus additional allowances starts from $150,947 per annum when in Antarctica. You will also accrue recreation leave at the equivalent of 20 days per annum pro rata.

We encourage applications from everyone, especially people from under-represented groups like Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, gender-diverse people, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those of different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Expeditioners must comply with the AAD's Infectious Respiratory Disease Management Plan, including the requirement to have had a COVID-19 vaccination or a medically documented COVID-19 infection, within 12 months of deployment.



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