Fire Alarm Designer

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Fire Alarm Designer

APi Group

icon Sparks, NV, US, 89431

iconContractor

icon7 November 2024

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Delta Fire Systems is a subsidiary of Western States Fire Protection (WSFP). WSFP and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other. And we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities.  WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities.

Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specialize in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.

What we offer:

  • Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistant Program
  • Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
  • 401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Profit Sharing Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
  • Paid Holidays 
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Annual Discretionary Bonus
  • Employer paid Life Insurance
  • Gym membership reimbursement

Fire Alarm Designer

This individual will design, coordinate, and possibly project manage the fire alarm systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.  Will design and create the finished representation for the alarm systems using drawing and drafting skills and tools.  Will have close coordination with the project manager, project superintendent, and sales representative will be required throughout the life of the project.

Job Responsibilities

  • Review construction contract documents and coordinate with subcontractors and General Contractor/owner to gather the required information to design the project’s sprinkler system.
  • Thorough use of analytical thinking and problem solving, determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities.
  • Create detailed drawings through extensive use of AutoCAD, AutoSprink, or HydraCAD type programs.
  • Create a stock list for all material required throughout the project.
  • Perform hydraulic calculations.
  • Develop initial schedules for preliminary project work.
  • Maintain design historical records for future use.
  • Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure the company is meeting customers’ expectations.
  • Coordinate with other departments within the office to ensure proper handover of job information.
  • Perform Project Manager functions as required.
  • Complete other assigned responsibilities as directed by immediate supervisor or other WSFP management personnel. 

Job Qualifications

  • Applicable degree from a technical school or college
  • NICET certification is a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software.
  • Project management experience a plus
  • Proven ability and track record of performing work in a timely manner and meeting deadlines.
  • Experience in commercial. industrial, and residential fire alarm design
  • Must have good communication skills.
  • Willing to coordinate and work well with others.
  • Willing to pass a post-offer drug screen test, background, and reference check. 

All qualified applicants with Delta Fire Systems Inc. will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

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