Senior passive fire installer - site leading hand

Clean records, Minimum 5 years in Passive fire industry Projects might in Auckland, Hamilton, Roturua, Palmerston north.

Job Title: Passive Fire Installer & Quality Assurance (QA) Technician

Location: Waikato

Position Type: Full-time

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Passive Fire Installer & QA Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading passive fire protection and intumescent paint installations across commercial construction sites, ensuring all work strictly complies with technical specifications, NZ Building Code standards, and manufacturer guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation & Application:

  • Install Passive Fire Protection (PFP) systems in accordance with approved fire engineering documentation, project specifications, and manufacturer guidelines.

  • Execute precision fire stopping and penetration sealing for building services, including pipes, cables, and mechanical ducts.

  • Work with a comprehensive range of approved products, including fire collars, wraps, fire-rated acrylics, and flexible fire-rated foams.

  • Apply intumescent paint systems to structural steel and timber, managing full surface preparation, priming, base coat, and topcoat applications.

• Quality Assurance (QA) & Compliance:

  • Conduct thorough QA/QC inspections for both PFP and intumescent coating installations.

  • Measure and record Dry Film Thickness (DFT) for intumescent coatings using an Elcometer.

  • Compile detailed QA reports and photographic documentation utilizing Clarinspect.

  • Identify non-compliant or defective installations and execute/coordinate necessary remedial works.

• Technical Review & Site Management:

  • Review and interpret fire plans, PFP schedules, specifications, and engineer’s detail drawings.

  • Conduct site inspections to identify variation works and prepare accurate material take-offs to support project procurement.

  • Work autonomously across multiple active construction sites, managing on-site installation, progress reporting, and invoicing updates.

  • Communicate professionally with site managers, main contractors, clients, and fire engineers to resolve technical queries and ensure project delivery.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience in commercial Passive Fire Protection and Intumescent Paint application in New Zealand.

• Hands-on proficiency with tools/software like Clarinspect and Elcometer.

• Strong knowledge of NZ Building Code fire safety requirements and relevant PFP systems.

• Excellent technical literacy and the ability to read and interpret fire engineering plans.

• Strong self-management, communication, and problem-solving skills.