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The Fire Sprinkler Design Assistant/Apprentice position is responsible for assisting the design team. This includes picking up permits and dropping permits off at various job sites. A Fire Sprinkler Design Assistant supports the creation of fire suppression layouts and ensures systems meet safety codes like NFPA 13. This role serves as a bridge between a trainee and a full Fire Sprinkler Designer.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Drive to various locations to pick up plans.
- Assist Design team as needed in day-to-day operations.
- Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of departmental files.
- Receives, records, and distributes forms and permits as needed.
- Technical Drafting: Utilizing software like AutoCAD, AutoSprink, or HydraCAD to create 2D and 3D sprinkler layouts.
- Hydraulic Calculations: Assisting in determining water flow and pressure requirements to ensure the system can effectively suppress a fire.
- Document Management: Organizing architectural blueprints and "as-built" drawings for project coordination.
- Code Compliance: Verifying that designs adhere to local building codes, insurance requirements, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
- Material Listing: Generating "stock lists" of pipes, fittings, and sprinklers needed for the installation crew.
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
Education/Qualification:
- Must have experience with CAD software essentials.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Associates degree in drafting or engineering preferred.
- Certification: Many assistants work toward NICET certification (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies), which is the industry standard for career advancement.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
- Must have clean driving record.
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to wear PPE such as ear plugs, safety glasses, gloves, steel toe shoes, and/or fall protection.
- Ability to stand and walk on uneven surfaces in construction and/or heavy industrial sites, climb ladders or and stairs.
- Basic understanding of office equipment.
- Ability to work independently and identify and solve problems.
Other Duties:
- Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands or arms.
Benefits and Perks:
- Excellent pay
- Medical, dental, vision
- Company paid life insurance
- Company paid short-term disability
- 401K with employer match
- Paid vacation and company holidays
- Training and Career Development
- Company vehicle (if job applicable)
- Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees
Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer
