A & D Layout Technician

S. A. Comunale Co., Inc.•Barberton, OH

About The Position

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 15 locations and over 1,300 employees, including 651 skilled tradesmen throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and West Virginia, S.A. Comunale can work in virtually every market sector and facility type. Click the link below to watch a short video about S.A. Comunale. comunale.com/application/files/5717/5459/5043/Sprinkler_Highlight_Vide_LoRes.mp4 Provide excellent service to customers alongside other Design staff members. Works within NFPA standards to create and draft sprinkler designs. This position works closely with Designers, Operations Manager, and various Project Managers. Works to achieve annual company objectives and personal performance goals.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is required.
3+ years’ of fire alarm/sprinkler design experience is required.
Mechanical aptitude is required.
Significant experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is required.
Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
Proficiency in either Hydratec CAD programs or AutoCAD is 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.
Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, government agencies, customers, vendors, and suppliers.

Nice To Haves

Engineering background is a plus.
NICET certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Consistently and professionally completes all design work in a manner which displays mastery of the following:
Ability to complete a fire alarm drawing as detailed in most current NFPA standards documentation.
Ability to identify the building construction type as identified in most NFPA standards documentation.
Ability to identify the type of hazard and the appropriate protection for it.
Ability to correctly plan out and complete all needed requirements for a project within set time constraints.
Ability to coordinate work with other trades on complex projects.
Ability to understand and resolve coordination problems.
Ability to effectively design a project; including cutting pipe with all appropriate fittings.
Ability to select all required materials for installation.
Ability to operate present version of AutoCAD and all current AutoCAD tools.
Ability to run Navis Works and develop clash reports.
Ability to conduct a field survey alone or with others to obtain all proper dimensions and information.
Ability to meet industry quality standards in producing drawings, calculations, material pick offs and material submittals for a project.
Ability to correctly complete project paperwork, such as: test papers, insurance permits, punch list.
Ability to identify what is in contract vs. what is not in contract and alert appropriate personnel in writing.
Ability to troubleshoot and identify potential problems before they manifest.
Ability to understand, carry out and communicate about all project tasks.
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.
Must have complete knowledge of all applicable fire codes, including NFPA72.
Must possess ability and motivation to teach Design Trainees.
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 Operations Manager.
Works with other departments to service customers.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.