Mechanical Engineer Technician

Who we are

For 27 years, Flood Emergency Services (FES) has been delivering fast, reliable, and affordable water damage restoration to Australian homes and businesses. We provide 24x7x365 service and will be on-site within 60-90 minutes to help our clients mitigate the impact of water damage.

Summary of position

The Mechanical Engineer Technician will:

• Determine equipment requirements and technical specifications to support the delivery of flood remediation services at a national scale, including assessment of capacity, performance, airflow and moisture removal requirements.
• Develop equipment capacity plans and sparing strategies for each State and region serviced by the business, based on utilisation analysis, operational demand forecasting and equipment performance requirements.
• Identify and technically evaluate global suppliers for purchase of equipment and parts against operational, performance, reliability, and maintenance requirements.
• Source and select equipment that includes (but is not limited to):
• Water Extractors: Truck-mounted, portable, submersible pumps, wet/dry vacuums, carpet extractors, wand systems, water claws, and speciality cavity extraction systems;
• Air Movers: Centrifugal, axial, and low-profile;
• Dehumidifiers: Low grain refrigerant, conventional refrigerant, and desiccant;
• Specialty Drying and Thermal Systems: Injection drying systems and thermal Energy Systems; and
• Psychrometric and moisture measurement tools: Thermo-hygrometers, non-penetrating moisture meters, penetrating moisture meters, and thermal imaging cameras.
• Obtain test products for in-house performance testing, quality evaluation and technical assessment against operational specifications prior to volume ordering.
• Manage all aspects of equipment logistics, including shipping, customs clearance, and delivery to depots in each State of operation.
• Assemble, install, commission and modify equipment to meet operational and performance requirements.
• Test and tag all equipment every six (6) months.
• Monitor equipment efficiency and operational utilisation.
• Monitor equipment failure rates and fault types to identify reliability issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Diagnose and repair equipment faults through testing, inspection and root-cause analysis techniques.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations based on equipment performance testing, fault investigations and operational data analysis.
• Manage warranty claims for non-fixable equipment.
• Ensure equipment decontamination procedures are followed.
• Plan schedules for preventative maintenance, replacement, decommissioning, and disposal based on equipment condition.
• Manage van fitouts to support the for the secure and safe transport of equipment.
• Develop Drying Plans that align with ANSI/IICRC S500 and which include pre-restoration evaluation, drying targets, psychometric calculations and environmental controls, equipment sizing and deployment, local construction considerations, available electrical amperage, ongoing monitoring schedules, performance verification and drying results on completion
• Collect and analyse data relating to the equipment fleet to inform strategic and tactical decision-making.

Mandatory selection criteria

• Degree or Diploma qualifications in mechanical engineering.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ verifiable experience in mechanical engineering.
• A minimum of one (1) years’ verifiable experience in flood remediation spanning residential, commercial, and institutional buildings, and management of complex, large loss works.
• A deep understanding of the ANSI/IICRC S500 Standard for professional water damage restoration.
• Verifiable experience in equipment capacity planning, supplier sourcing, unit evaluation, purchasing, logistics, maintenance, repair, inventory management, and decommissioning.
• Willingness to work full-time from office premises in Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast, QLD. This role is not a hybrid or remote position.