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Pye-Barker Fire & Safety · 2 days ago
Special Hazards Designer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Produce detailed design documents from project specifications, architectural drawings, and code requirements using AutoCAD and other software.
Read, learn, interpret, and apply code requirements pertaining to job specifications.
Work with sales, operations, and other design staff as needed to interpret project specifications.
Conduct field/job site surveys to ensure proper design and fit.
Design fire alarm systems, design special hazard suppression systems, and create shop drawings.
Ensure proper approvals are obtained for design work.
Create submittal packages and stock lists.
Work with purchasing to order materials.
Provide consultation for project managers regarding design changes.
Work with manager to develop project timelines and produce designs according to schedule.
Maintain proper project documentation including submittals and approvals.
Produce status reports and act as a key participant in planning meetings.
Provide timely and accurate entries into operating systems.
Perform other duties as required and or assigned by management.
Qualification
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Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Proficient use of AutoCAD to autonomously design fire alarm systems
Minimum of 3 years of fire alarm system design experience
NICET II certification in Fire Alarm Systems is preferred
NICET certifications in Special Hazard Systems is preferred
Familiarity with and ability to read, interpret, and apply NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, and International Fire Code (IFC)
Strong math skills
Commitment to continuous improvement
Strong organizational and time management skills with great attention to detail
Ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to travel occasionally
Ability to work overtime when necessary
Preferred
Applicable degree from a technical school or college is a plus
5+ years of fire alarm system design and 2+ years of special hazard system design experience preferred
Familiarity with and ability to read, interpret, and apply NFPA 12, NFPA 2001, and/or NFPA 770 preferred
Proficient use of AutoCAD to autonomously design special hazard systems (CO2, Clean Agent, Water Mist) preferred
Proficient use of FireCAD to design fire alarm systems is preferred
Experience performing job-site field checks/surveys is preferred
Ability to utilize BIM (Building Information Modeling), 3D CAD environment is a plus
TWIC Card preferred
Ability to sit at a desk/computer station and work on a computer for long periods of time
Requires manual dexterity for typing and use of a mouse
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to walk and maneuver self around construction job sites and climb ladders occasionally
Ability to withstand occasional exposure to hot, cold, and/or inclement weather on job sites
Ability to wear PPE such as steel toe shoes, ear plugs, safety glass, safety harnesses, and hard hats occasionally on job sites
Minimal lifting, pushing, or pulling required
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision
Company paid life insurance
Company paid short term disability
401K with employer match
Paid vacation and company holidays
Company vehicle (if job applicable)
Company
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is a construction company providing sprinkler installation & inspections and industrial cleaning services.
5,001-10,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-06-29Acquired· by Altas Partners
2016-06-10Private Equity· Undisclosed
Leadership Team
John Pewthers
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Michael Bailey
Division Chief Financial Officer
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