Structural engineers
The AUS-1 DART team maintains 6 to 8 professionally accredited structural engineers as part of the deployable roster.
Role requirements
You must:
- hold Engineers Australia recognised civil / structural engineering qualifications
- have at least 10 years professional experience commensurate with the role being undertaken in structural building assessment following damage or collapse
- hold an Engineers Australia’s Chartered Professional Engineer (Civil / Structural) credential or other Engineers Australia recognised Chartered (Civil / Structural) credential.
You must also be:
- able to communicate effectively and clearly within the team structure to highlight immediate and critical safety issues as identified, and conditions of caution for ongoing work activities
- capable of operating independently without mentoring or consultation
- capable of working as part of an integrated team under the Command and Control of the AUS-1 DART Team Leader
- able to work and live in harsh environments
- physically, mentally and medically fit.
Structural engineers’ activities and role
You’ll be required to:
- assess the immediate structural condition of the affected area of AUS-1 DART Team operations which includes identifying structure types and specific damage.
- recommend the appropriate type and amount of structural hazard mitigation to minimise risks on site to AUS-1 DART Team personnel.
- adhere to all safety procedures.
- cooperate and assist with other search and rescue resources.
- monitor assigned structure for condition changes while rescue and recovery operations are proceeding.
- assume an active role in implementing structural hazard mitigation as a designer, inspector and possibly a supervisor
- be accountable for maintenance and minor repairs for all issued equipment.
- perform additional tasks and non-engineering related duties as assigned during the deployment, such as assist in setting up of Base of Operations and living quarters
- undertake required training as directed.
More information
If you would like more information or are interested in volunteering, please email qfes.techrescueadmin@qfes.qld.gov.au.