What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trainee, Sprinkler Design position at CENTURY FIRE PROTECTION LLC?
Job Details
Sprinkler Design Trainee
Division 4 Knoxville, TN
Summary
Entry level position learning how to work with blueprints, draw floor plan requirements for fire sprinkler systems, layout of fire sprinkler systems, field surveys, and part listings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Learn and demonstrate knowledge of fire sprinkler codes, building codes and city/county regulations.
• Learn to design automatic sprinkler systems including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems and perform hydraulic calculations for each design.
• Learn to prepare submittal packages to send to (AHJ) Authority Having Jurisdiction and subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval.
• Prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication vendor and requisition materials for job.
• Learn to perform field surveys to ensure design is appropriate for structure.
• Assist field personnel with design related installation issues.
• Learn to prepare and submit final job close-out documents after final acceptance testing.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 0-1 year of previous sprinkler design, mechanical aptitude or experience.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, experience with or knowledge of SprinkCad, AutoCad, or HydroCAD.
What's In It For You
Century Fire Protection is one of the largest and most successful full-service fire protection companies based in the Southeast and we are still growing! There are a wide range of positions and countless opportunities for career growth. Each employee is empowered to do their job and serve our clients. There is no better place to work in the industry!
We believe our people are our biggest asset and as such, we offer comprehensive benefits, education, and training to ensure employees succeed and grow. Benefits include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short-term & Long-term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(K) with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Relief Fund
- Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident
Build a Career that Burns Bright!
We support and hire Veterans and we are an Equal Opportunity Employer
