Fire Protection Layout Technician

Overview

Design and draft fire sprinkler systems per NFPA standards using CAD tools.

Key Responsibilities

• project lead
• status reports
• customer service
• relationship building
• safety compliance
• policy adherence

Tasks

-Building positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees and management is required. -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. -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. -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. -Complying with all operating policies, procedures, executed Plans, and Programs is required.

Requirements

• autocad
• autosprink
• nicet
• 3+ years
• high school
• fire codes

What You Bring

-Ability to troubleshoot and identify potential problems before they manifest. -Mechanical aptitude is required. -Ability to correctly complete project paperwork, such as: test papers, insurance permits, punch list. -Ability to meet industry quality standards in producing drawings, hydraulic calculations, material pick offs and material submittals for a project. -Ability to conduct a field survey alone or with others to obtain all proper dimensions and information is required. -Ability to perform basic business mathematical functions is required. -Ability to complete a sprinkler drawing as detailed in most current NFPA standards documentation. -Ability to operate present version of either AutoCAD and all current AutoCAD tools or AutoSPRINK. -Ability to correctly estimate and schedule design hours for a project. -Ability to identify the type of hazard and the appropriate protection for it. -Ability to coordinate pipe drawing, heads, hangers & other sprinkler components critical to design, field or other trade affected (non-complex project). -Ability to understand, carry out and communicate about all project tasks. -High School Diploma or GED is required. -Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required. -Ability to work effectively in a team environment is required. -Ability to coordinate pipe drawing, heads, hangers & other sprinkler components critical to design, field or other trade affected (complex project). -Ability to understand and resolve coordination problems. -Must have complete knowledge of all applicable fire codes, including NFPA 13. -Familiarity with a project budget and ability to work within budget. -NICET Certification is a plus. -Must possess ability and motivation to teach Trainees and Junior Designers in mastering all responsibilities listed above. -Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced multi-task environment is required. -Ability to think strategically, make sound decisions, and produce accurate and timely results is required. -Ability to select all required materials for installation. -Excellent organizational skills are required. -Ability to identify contract work vs. non-contract work and alert appropriate personnel in writing. -Ability to follow-up on tasks and assignments in a timely manner is required. -Engineering background is a plus. -Proficiency in either Hydratec CAD programs or AutoSPRINK is required. -3+ years of fire protection design experience is required. -Ability to travel to job sites by plane or vehicle required. -Ability to run Navis Works and develop clash reports. -Ability to effectively design a project; including cutting pipe with all appropriate fittings. -Ability to coordinate work with other trades on complex projects. -Ability to work with minimal supervision is required. -Ability to identify the building construction type as identified in most NFPA standards documentation.

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About Emcor Group, Inc.

-Delivers electrical, mechanical, and energy solutions across various sectors. -Operates across diverse industries including healthcare, education, transportation, and energy. -Known for managing complex projects and consistently innovating. -Focuses on safety and quality to ensure optimal performance and reliability. -Known for projects such as energy-efficient building systems and cutting-edge transportation solutions. -Maintains presence in both private and public sectors, trusted for high-profile ventures.

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