Water Tank Technician | AS 1851 Inspections, Cleaning & Repairs

About us  Allied Pumps is a family-owned Western Australian business delivering pumping, treatment and water infrastructure across Australia. Our purpose: protect our most precious resource, water, for our clients and our community.

About the role  We’re looking for a hands-on technician to inspect, clean and maintain fire and potable water tanks (not fuel or hydrocarbon tanks). You’ll run routine AS 1851 tank inspections, clean tanks, carry out minor repairs and report on what you find. You’ll work across commercial, mining and government sites, based out of our Welshpool workshop and reporting to the Tanks General Manager.

This role suits you if you’ve been a:

• Water tank builder or installer
• Fire protection technician doing routine AS 1851 inspections
• Plumber or fire sprinkler fitter wanting a change from installation work

What you’ll do

• Carry out routine AS 1851 inspections on fire water storage tanks
• Clean fire and potable water tanks, by hand and with our underwater ROV (full training provided)
• Carry out minor repairs to tanks, fittings, valves, seals and liners
• Identify defects, corrosion, leaks and compliance issues, then recommend repairs
• Capture photos and video, and submit clear reports within 48 hours of job completion
• Explain findings to facilities managers, site supervisors and contractors
• Work safely under SWMS, JSAs, permits and confined space procedures

What you’ll bring

• Experience in water tanks, fire protection services, plumbing or sprinkler fitting
• Working knowledge of AS 1851, or the ability to pick it up quickly
• Good hand skills for minor repairs
• A strong safety mindset in confined spaces and at heights
• Good attention to detail, and reports a client can rely on
• Confidence dealing with clients onsite
• Current WA C class licence, White Card, Working at Heights, Confined Space Entry and First Aid (HLTAID011 or equivalent)

Highly regarded

• Plumbing, fire protection or sprinkler fitting qualification (Cert III or similar)
• Experience with tank liners or tank construction
• High Risk Work Licence
• Regional or FIFO experience

Why Allied Pumps

• Stable, family-owned WA business with a strong local reputation
• Full training on our ROV and inspection systems
• Varied work across commercial, mining and government sites
• A team that lives its values: Accountable, Loyal, Learning, Innovative, Exceptional, Dedicated

Apply now with your resume and a short cover letter. Applications are reviewed as they arrive. 

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.