Sprinkler Fitter

Sciens Building Solutions•Houston, TX

19h

About The Position

Cen Cal Fire Systems, a division of Sciens Building Solutions, is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Fitter to install fire sprinkler systems and components. This key role on a growing team requires attention to detail with NFPA-based fire sprinkler systems and effective problem-solving and communication with the Designer, Project Manager, and General Contractor. The position involves new installations, retrofits, and tenant improvement projects. The fitter reads and interprets blueprints and fire system design drawings, installs prefabricated piping, and cuts, threads, and grooves pipe to trade specifications. The role also provides guidance and expertise to field installers and helpers and requires following OSHA safety standards.

Requirements

Five years of experience in field installation of fire sprinkler systems.
CalFire Fire Sprinkler Fitter Certification card.
Knowledge of NFPA 13.
Ability to read fire system design drawings.
Ability to use trade-appropriate tools efficiently and safely.
Excellent organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.
Ability to provide quality craftsmanship.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of NFPA 20 and NFPA 24.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints and install prefabricated fire sprinkler piping.
Install fire sprinkler systems for new, retrofit, and tenant improvement projects.
Cut, thread, and groove pipe to trade specifications.
Work under tight deadlines.
Provide support, guidance, and expertise to other field installers and helpers.
Use appropriate trade tools to perform pipe-fitting duties efficiently and safely.
Follow OSHA safety standards.
Communicate and solve problems with the Designer, Project Manager, and General Contractor.