Service Layout Technician

S. A. Comunale Co., Inc.•Baltimore, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We provide industry-leading, end-to-end fire protection, mechanical, and HVAC services. Our skilled tradespeople work in virtually every market across the nation. Provide excellent service to customers alongside other Design staff members. Works within NFPA, building, and underwritten standards to create and draft sprinkler designs. Works to achieve annual company objectives and personal performance goals.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
3+ years of fire protection design experience
Mechanical aptitude
Proficiency in either Hydratec CAD programs or AutoSPRINK
Ability to conduct a field survey alone or with others to obtain all proper dimensions and information
Ability to travel to job sites by plane or vehicle
Ability to think strategically, make sound decisions, and produce accurate and timely results
Building positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees and management
Demonstrating integrity and professionalism
Demonstrating commitment to company values
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to follow-up on tasks and assignments in a timely manner
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced multi-task environment
Ability to perform basic business mathematical functions
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Complying with all operating policies, procedures, executed Plans, and Programs
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, government agencies, customers, vendors, and suppliers
Understanding of addition and subtraction, simple math, advanced math (Calculus, Algebra, & Geometry), simple drawings, technical reports, technical instructions, layout work, simple memos, and business letters
Ability to write or present simple memos, summaries, business letters, and technical reports

Nice To Haves

Engineering background
NICET Certification

Responsibilities

Consistently and professionally complete all design work in a manner which displays mastery of completing 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.
Be familiar with a project budget and ability to work within budget.
Coordinate work with other trades on complex projects.
Understand and resolve coordination problems.
Effectively 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).
Correctly estimate and schedule design hours for a project.
Meet industry quality standards in producing drawings, hydraulic calculations, material pick offs and material submittals for a project.
Correctly complete project paperwork, such as: test papers, insurance permits, punch list.
Identify contract work vs. non-contract work and alert appropriate personnel in writing.
Troubleshoot and identify potential problems before they manifest.
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.
Possess complete knowledge of all applicable fire codes, including NFPA 13.
Possess ability and motivation to teach Trainees and Junior Designers in mastering all responsibilities listed above.
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.
Work with other departments to service customers.
Work to achieve company’s annual objectives and to achieve personal performance goals.
Operate at all times in compliance with the company’s safety practices.