Fire Alarm Designer
Company: Johnson Controls International
Location: Tempe
Posted on: September 13, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description What you will do The primary role of the Project
Systems Specialist II is to design fire alarm systems for
SimplexGrinnell projects. Acting as a design lead on large complex
multi-faceted projects and directing other members of the design
team supporting these projects How you will do it
- Organizes and plans own workload, helps to direct workload of
other design team members, and additionally works with other design
teams when required.
- Providing stamped approval of drawings, if license or
certification allows.
- Facilitates reviews of initial designs of high complexity to
provide value engineered/code compliant solutions where
required.
- Coordinates with other design team members to prepare fully
detailed technical submissions with complete detailed schematics
and drawings to meet design criteria.
- Oversees CAD Support Technicians in the preparation of project
submissions for high complexity systems including: system
operation, drawings, and calculations.
- Completes detailed calculations to verify system design meets
code and standard requirements.
- Maximizes project load by overseeing multiple CAD Support
Technicians working on projects simultaneously.
- Participates in pre/post project design meetings and attends
customer/site coordination meetings, as applicable.
- Develops bill of materials to facilitate construction.
- Examines completed submission in conjunction with CAD Support
Technicians for equipment application, equipment compatibility, and
compliance with specifications and scope.
- Contributes project support for project managers once orders
have been received to assist in maintaining and/or improving
Project margins.
- Reviews equipment application, researches outside purchases,
and ensures equipment compatibility.
- Provides answers to questions from customers, contractors, and
authorities, having jurisdiction, as they arise.
- Collaborates with the Project Manager during system
commissioning to verify system performance against the design.
- Supports field technical staff and other design team members
with technical support and design inquiries.
- Provides pre-sales estimate support to the sales and project
management teams.
- Mentors and provides guidance to CAD Support Technicians in the
completion of project deliverables.
- Performs the duties of a CAD person on assigned projects, as
required, if a CAD person is not available to fulfill those
duties.
- Directs, supports, and reviews work product provided by CAD
Support Technicians.
- Monitors actual hours to ensure all time is properly coded to
projects and are within originally estimated hours sold on the
projects. What we look for
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Drafting
(AutoCad) preferred, Or equivalent field experience.
- Nicet Level III or above required.
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in design of Fire and Security
systems.
- Demonstrated ability in drafting/CAD, computer skills
estimating/pricing, and project management.
- Experience in Fire Alarm, Security, Nurse Call, CCTV and/or
Construction Industry.
- Proficient in reading and understanding architectural and
electrical diagrams
- Knowledge of multiple electronic building systems.
- Advanced understanding of mechanical systems and their
interface to fire alarm systems.
- Fundamental understanding of Microsoft Office Suite including,
Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, Adobe
- Effective written and oral communications.Johnson Controls
International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and
affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status,
genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as
a qualified individual with a disability or any other
characteristic protected by law. To view more information about
your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a
candidate, visit EEO is the Law . If you are an individual with a
disability and you require an accommodation during the application
process, please visit here .
Keywords: Johnson Controls International, Avondale , Fire Alarm Designer, Other , Tempe, Arizona
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