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Summit Fire & Security

Designer, Senior

Summit Fire & Security, West Monroe, Louisiana, us, 71294

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The Sr. Designer position responsible for operating with minimal supervision while completing project designs and submittals. Expected to be very familiar with SFS’s quality documents, procedures, and work instructions as they related to the design function. Design automatic sprinkler systems including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems using working knowledge of fire sprinkler codes. Perform hydraulic calculations for each design. Prepare submittal packages to send to (AHJ) Authority Having Jurisdiction and subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval. Participate in coordination meetings with contractor. Participate in design kick off meetings. Prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication vendor and requisition materials for job. Perform field surveys to ensure design is appropriate for structure. Assist field personnel with design related installation issues. Prepare and submit final job close-out documents after final acceptance testing. Understand and follow SFS’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Employee must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project. Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes. Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner. Assist design manager with reviewing submittal drawing and fabrication lists to ensure accuracy. Train design trainees all applicable aspects of fire protection design. Other duties may be assigned.

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Sr. Designer position responsible for operating with minimal supervision while completing project designs and submittals. Expected to be very familiar with SFS’s quality documents, procedures, and work instructions as they related to the design function.

Essential Job Duties

Design automatic sprinkler systems including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems using working knowledge of fire sprinkler codes. Perform hydraulic calculations for each design. Prepare submittal packages to send to (AHJ) Authority Having Jurisdiction and subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval. Participate in coordination meetings with contractor. Participate in design kick off meetings. Prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication vendor and requisition materials for job. Perform field surveys to ensure design is appropriate for structure. Assist field personnel with design related installation issues. Prepare and submit final job close-out documents after final acceptance testing. Understand and follow SFS’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Employee must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project. Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes. Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner. Assist design manager with reviewing submittal drawing and fabrication lists to ensure accuracy. Train design trainees all applicable aspects of fire protection design. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications

HS Diploma or equivalent required. NICET II or NICET III and/or state required certification required. Equivalent experience will be considered assuming individual pursues NICET education.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements

5-10 years’ experience as sprinkler designer, required. Construction experience, Mechanical aptitude, basic and advanced math skills, required.

Communication Skills

Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Systems And Software Skills

Ability to operate a computer, use Microsoft Office required. Familiarity with HydraCad and/or other CAD software, preferred.

Other Qualifications

Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required. Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift

Work Environment

Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with other. Employees will occasionally be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise. Employee will be occasionally required to wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

About Us

Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Fire & Security may be right for you!

Summit Fire & Security , a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Fire & Security is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 70 locations in more than 20 states.

Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Fire & Security supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership chair NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Fire & Security supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We offer reimbursement for certain career development programs in addition to potential bonuses for specific certifications. We continually strive to be the

Employer of Choice

for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.

Demonstrating the combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality fire protection services possible to protect lives and property.

Benefits

Summit Fire & Security offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an

industry leading

and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes:

Paid Vacation and Holidays Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) Plan with Company Match Flexible Spending Accounts Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program

Our Core Values

PIPE

We are PASSIONATE about life safety We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing) We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right)

Summit Fire & Security participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Fire & Security is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

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