Special Hazard System Designer

Overview

Design fire suppression systems for special hazard, clean agent, and gas applications in data environments.

Key Responsibilities

• design review
• technical submissions
• commissioning
• bom prep
• quality assurance
• field support

Tasks

-Review medium complexity designs, ensuring compliance and value-engineered solutions. -Track hours worked to align with project budgets. -Work with teams to create technical submissions, including schematics that meet project specifications. -Manage your workload while mentoring junior designers for effective collaboration. -Support commissioning efforts to verify system performance. -Prepare bills of materials for project execution. -Mentor team members on precise documentation practices and step in during their absence. -Review team outputs for quality assurance. -Engage in design meetings, providing insights based on hands-on experience. -Utilize field experience with clean agents to prepare project documentation for critical environments. -Conduct calculations to guarantee compliance with standards. -Respond to inquiries about fire suppression systems promptly. -Assist Project Managers in maintaining project margins through effective solutions. -Assist with pre-sales estimates to ensure proposal accuracy. -Provide technical support to field teams and subcontractors. -Ensure submissions meet equipment compatibility and project requirements.

Requirements

• autocad
• nicet
• excel
• vesda
• fire alarm
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-Experience with fire alarm systems. -Familiarity with VESDA detection systems. -Capability to manage multiple projects. -Willingness to learn hydraulic software. -Strong communication skills. -Strong time management and leadership skills. -Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PDF software. -Hands-on experience with various clean agents. -NICET certification or willingness to obtain. -Ability to finalize project drawings. -Knowledge of enclosure and hazard types. -5+ years of suppression design experience. -Experience with special hazard and clean agent suppression systems. -Able to read and interpret blueprints. -Understanding of compliance requirements. -Experience with Ansul and Kidde systems. -AutoCAD proficiency. -Ability to identify design flaws. -Experience in material management.

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Benefits

-On-the-job and cross-training opportunities -JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot) -An encouraging and collaborative team environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters innovation -Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care, available from day one -Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time - 15 days of vacation in your first year to promote work-life balance -Competitive salary

About Johnson Controls

-Pioneered the electric thermostat, launching the building controls industry. -Evolved into a global leader in smart building systems through over a century of innovation. -Typical projects range from HVAC installations to integrated smart systems in hospitals, airports, stadiums, and data centers using their OpenBlue digital platform. -Expertise covers HVAC, fire detection and suppression, security systems, energy management, and facility services. -Earned LEED Platinum certification for its North American headquarters and supplied smart systems to landmarks like Burj Khalifa and Taipei 101.

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