Designer - Sprinkler
Summit Companies - Benton, Arkansas, United States, 72019![Summit Companies](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Overview
Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Fire & Security supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership chair NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Fire & Security supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the
Employer of Choice
for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.
Demonstrating the combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality fire protection services possible to protect lives and property.
We are currently seeking a
Fire Sprinkler Designer
to join our team at our
Little Rock
, AR
,
office.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED, required.
NICET II or state specified certification, preferred.
Experience and License Requirements (Preferred):
3+ years inspecting fire protection systems required.
1+ years' operating a computer utilizing Microsoft Office and accurately reading blueprints, required.
Must be able to communicate effectively, required.
Experience with Salesforce and ERP systems, preferred.
CAD Experience
Customer Service (optional)
Microsoft Office (optional)
Fire Protection Engineering Technology Gradate (Preferred)
SprinkCAD
SFPE, NSPE and/or NICET Cert
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required. Reliable transportation, required.
Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
Must be able to lift >50 lbs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Inspect, test, and maintain fire protection systems in accordance with NFPA codes with working knowledge of sprinkler controls, alarm panels, devices and critical components.
Record and report deficiencies of fire protection systems to Summit and Customers.
Communicate with internal and external customers as well as offsite monitoring companies in a professional manner.
Proper use and operation of tools required to complete the inspection (heat and smoke detector kit, backflow kit, pump equipment)
Plan, coordinate, and complete inspections as scheduled in a timely manner.
Required to be in an on-call status as required by location to handle emergency service and inspection requests
Ensure company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained as required by company policies.
Ensure that all assigned tools are safeguarded and maintained.
Understand and follow SFS Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Participate in weekly Toolbox talks. Inspectors must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project.
Attend seminars from time to time to stay abreast of changing technology, installation, and testing approaches.
Train inspector trainees in all applicable aspects of fire protection.
Ensure company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained in accordance with company policies.
Success Factors / Job Competencies
Excellent communication skills.
Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, shares expertise with others.
Adept knowledge of the construction experience.
Adept math skills, ability to use reasoning for problem solving.
Adept organizational skills.
Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
Possess a positive attitude.
Physical Demands
Continual use of a computer and computer screens up to a full shift.
Continually standing, walking, balancing, sitting, etc.
Consistently required to bend, ascend, and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift
50 lbs., sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.
Ability to safely operate a vehicle in accordance with company standards.
Working Conditions
Frequent local travel. Travel and other locations will vary.
Consistently required to work inside and outside in hot/cold temperatures while standing on hard surfaces.
Occasionally be required to travel, work outside, work in wet conditions and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise.
As appropriate, wear personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies.
Personnel are assigned proper equipment.
Essential Functions
Non-Essential Functions
Must be able to effectively communicate via phone, email, and other non-personal manners.
Navigate the internet and maintain internal database.
Lift
Benefits
Summit Fire & Security offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an
industry leading
and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes:
Paid Vacation and HolidaysMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) Plan with Company MatchFlexible Spending AccountsLong-Term Disability – Employer PaidShort-Term Disability – Employer PaidAdditional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital IndemnityLife Insurance for Team Members and DependentsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral ProgramOur Core Values
PIPE
We are
PASSIONATE
about life safetyWe have
INTEGRITY
(Do the right thing)We work in
PARTNERSHIP
with our customers and communityWe constantly strive for OPERATIONAL
EXCELLENCE
(Do things right)
Summit Fire & Security participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Fire & Security is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
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