S.A. Comunale Co., Inc. · 20 hours ago
Sprinkler Layout Technician
S.A. Comunale Co., Inc. is a company that provides excellent service to customers through its Design staff. The Sprinkler Layout Technician will create and draft sprinkler designs, ensuring compliance with NFPA and building standards while achieving company objectives.
Responsibilities
Consistently and professionally completes all design work in a manner which displays mastery of the following:
Ability to complete a sprinkler drawing as detailed in most current NFPA standards documentation
Ability to identify the building construction type as identified in most NFPA standards documentation
Ability to identify the type of hazard and the appropriate protection for it
Familiarity with a project budget and ability to work within budget
Ability to coordinate work with other trades on complex projects
Ability to understand and resolve coordination problems
Ability to effectively design a project; including cutting pipe with all appropriate fittings
Ability to select all required materials for installation
Ability to operate present version of either AutoCAD and all current AutoCAD tools or AutoSPRINK
Ability to run Navis Works and develop clash reports
Ability to coordinate pipe drawing, heads, hangers & other sprinkler components critical to design, field or other trade affected (non-complex project)
Ability to coordinate pipe drawing, heads, hangers & other sprinkler components critical to design, field or other trade affected (complex project)
Ability to correctly estimate and schedule design hours for a project
Ability to meet industry quality standards in producing drawings, hydraulic calculations, material pick offs and material submittals for a project
Ability to correctly complete project paperwork, such as test papers, insurance permits, punch list
Ability to identify contract work vs. non-contract work and alert appropriate personnel in writing
Ability to troubleshoot and identify potential problems before they manifest
Ability to understand, carry out and communicate about all project tasks
Communicate in face-to-face meetings with customers in a way that provides the company and the customer with accurate, thorough information about a job, and that leaves the customer with a positive impression of our company and our service
Must have complete knowledge of all applicable fire codes, including NFPA 13
Must possess ability and motivation to teach Trainees and Junior Designers in mastering all responsibilities listed above
May be responsible for taking on role as project leader and must direct other team members in completing project efficiently and accurately. As project leader, responsible for giving regular, complete, and professional status reports information to Manager
Works with other departments to service customers
Works to achieve company’s annual objectives and to achieve personal performance goals
Operates at all times in compliance with the company’s safety practices
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED is required
3+ years of fire protection design experience is required
Mechanical aptitude is required
Proficiency in either Hydratec CAD programs or AutoSPRINK is required
Ability to conduct a field survey alone or with others to obtain all proper dimensions and information is required
Ability to travel to job sites by plane or vehicle required
Ability to think strategically, make sound decisions, and produce accurate and timely results is required
Building positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees and management is required
Demonstrating integrity and professionalism is required
Demonstrating commitment to company values is required
Excellent organizational skills are required
Ability to follow-up on tasks and assignments in a timely manner is required
Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required
Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced multi-task environment is required
Ability to perform basic business mathematical functions is required
Ability to work with minimal supervision is required
Ability to work effectively in a team environment is required
Complying with all operating policies, procedures, executed Plans, and Programs is required
Preferred
Engineering background is a plus
NICET Certification is a plus