Job Description
Position can be worked remotely. Candidates who are able to visit sites in Michigan are highly preferred.
JOB SUMMARY
The Fire Alarm Designer position is responsible for operating with minimal supervision while completing project designs and submittals. Expected to be very familiar with SFP's quality documents, procedures, and work instructions as they related to the design function.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Design fire detection/alarm, low voltage/security, etc. using working knowledge of fire alarm codes.
Adept with battery and voltage drop calculations.
Prepare submittal packages to send to (AHJ) Authority Having Jurisdiction and subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval.
With assistance from the Design Manager, or others, perform field surveys to ensure design is appropriate for structure.
Understand and follow SFP'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.
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: 1-2 years' experience as alarm designer is a minimum requirement.
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 AutoCAD and/or other CAD software is required. FireCAD experienced is preferred.
Other Qualifications: Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required. Must be able to comply with SFP'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, Affirmaitive 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.
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