Fire Sprinkler Layout Technician

Job Summary

We provide industry-leading, end-to-end fire protection, mechanical, and HVAC services. Our skilled tradespeople work in virtually every market across the nation. S.A. Comunale has been a local industry leader for end-to-end mechanical, fire protection and HVAC services for nearly 100 years. We offer our clients significant financial strength, unmatched bonding capability, an award-winning safety program, and large-scale purchasing power. With 16 locations and over 1,450 employees, including 850 skilled tradesmen throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Kentucky, Maryland, and West Virginia, S.A. Comunale can work in virtually every market sector and facility type.

About the Role

Works within NFPA, building, and underwritten standards to create and draft sprinkler designs. Works to achieve annual company objectives and personal performance goals.

Responsibilities

• Complete a sprinkler drawing as detailed in most current NFPA standards documentation.
• Identify the building construction type as identified in most NFPA standards documentation.
• Identify the type of hazard and the appropriate protection for it.
• Work within a project budget and work within budget.
• Coordinate work with other trades on complex projects.
• Resolve coordination problems.
• Design a project; including cutting pipe with all appropriate fittings.
• Select all required materials for installation.
• Operate present version of either AutoCAD and all current AutoCAD tools or AutoSPRINK.
• Run Navis Works and develop clash reports.
• Coordinate pipe drawing, heads, hangers & other sprinkler components critical to design, field or other trade affected (non-complex project).
• Coordinate pipe drawing, heads, hangers & other sprinkler components critical to design, field or other trade affected (complex project).
• Estimate and schedule design hours for a project.
• Produce drawings, hydraulic calculations, material pick-offs and material submittals for a project.
• Complete project paperwork, such as: test papers, insurance permits, punch list.
• Identify contract work vs. non-contract work and alert appropriate personnel in writing.
• Identify and troubleshoot potential problems before they manifest.
• 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.
• Comply with all applicable fire codes, including NFPA 13.
• Teach Trainees and Junior Designers in mastering all responsibilities listed above.
• Take on role as project leader and direct other team members in completing project efficiently and accurately.
• Give regular, complete, and professional status reports information to Manager.
• Service customers.
• Achieve company’s annual objectives and personal performance goals.
• Operate at all times in compliance with the company’s safety practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years of fire protection design experience is required.
• Engineering background is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude is required.
• Proficiency in either Hydratec CAD programs or AutoSPRINK is required.
• NICET Certification is a plus.
• 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.

Skills

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of fire protection design experience
• Engineering background
• Mechanical aptitude
• Proficiency in either Hydratec CAD programs or AutoSPRINK
• NICET Certification
• Ability to conduct a field survey
• Ability to travel to job sites
• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Basic business mathematical functions
• Teamwork
• Compliance with policies and procedures

Benefits

Significant financial strength, unmatched bonding capability, an award-winning safety program, and large-scale purchasing power.

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate various job sites and customer needs.

Contact

To apply for this position, please visit our careers page at https://comunale.com/careers. For more information about S.A. Comunale, please watch our short video here.

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