Designer, Special Hazards/Fire
Johnson Controls
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Job Description
Advance your career with the Johnson Controls team!
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We recognize that a fulfilling career is supported by your overall wellbeing. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you in multiple aspects of life, including:
Competitive salary
Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time - 15 days of vacation in your first year to promote work-life balance
Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care, available from day one
An encouraging and collaborative team environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters innovation
On-the-job and cross-training opportunities
A strong commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy, ensuring a safe and secure workplace for all employees
JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
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What you will do
The primary role of the Project System Specialist I will be acting as a design lead on large sophisticated multifaceted projects and advising other members of the design team supporting these projects. Expectations are to be responsible for fire alarm and VESDA systems drawings and submittals including code compliance and to supervise and ensure quality of drawings selected major projects for Johnson Controls.
How you will do it
Coordinates and plans own workload, helps to advise workload of less expert design team members, and additionally works with other design teams when required.
Facilitates reviews of initial designs of medium to large complexity to supply engineered/code compliant solutions where required.
Coordinates with CAD Support Technicians to prepare fully detailed technical submissions with complete detailed schematics and drawings to meet design criteria.
Supervises CAD Support Technicians in the preparation of project submissions for medium to large complexity systems including: system operation, drawings, and calculations. Ensure project drawings are code compliant, and the design intent is met before submitting to the end user.
Completes or confirms detailed calculations to verify system design meets code and standard requirements.
Participates in pre/post project design meeting and attends (virtually) customer coordination meetings, as applicable.
Support development of a bill of materials to facilitate construction.
Examines completed submissions in conjunction with CAD Support Technician for equipment application, equipment compatibility, and compliance with specifications and scope.
Provides support to Project Managers when orders have been received to assist in maintaining and/or improving project margins.
What we look for
Required
5 years minimum experience installing and inspecting Inergen / FM200 / Novec1230 / FK-5-1-12 / CO2 systems including detection components, system cylinders and connected piping.
High school degree or equivalent required.
Ability to learn hydraulic calculation software and product training.
Recognize flaws in a design or the information that was provided and question those flaws.
Handle multiple projects / tasks at the same time and determine project priorities.
Understand the functions of Suppression Release Control Panels and the interaction with the gas system components.
Knowledge of different enclosure and hazard types and what they may require.
Proficient in reading and understanding architectural and electrical diagrams.
Fundamental understanding of Microsoft Office Suite including, Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, Adobe
Effective written and oral communications
Ability to work a full-time schedule
Available for local travel
Preferred
Experience in general Fire Alarm Systems
Experience with Ansul, Kidde, Fike and Fenwal products.
Knowledge of Xtralis Vesda products and the ability calculations of detection systems.
AutoCAD and / or Revit experience.
NICET or ability to obtain NICET licenses in Special Hazards and Fire Alarm Systems
Ability to learn hydraulic calculation software and product training.
Experience with Ansul, Kidde, Fike and Fenwal products.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $57,000- 93,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
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