Fire Sprinkler Layout Technician

We provide industry-leading, end-to-end fire protection, mechanical, and HVAC services. Our skilled tradespeople work in virtually every market across the nation.

S.A. Comunale has been a local industry leader for end-to-end mechanical, fire protection and HVAC services for nearly 100 years. We offer our clients significant financial strength, unmatched bonding capability, an award-winning safety program, and large-scale purchasing power. With 16 locations and over 1,450 employees, including 850 skilled tradesmen throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Kentucky, Maryland, and West Virginia, S.A. Comunale can work in virtually every market sector and facility type.

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About Us: S.A. Comunale has been a local industry leader for end-to-end mechanical, fire protection and HVAC services for nearly 100 years. We offer our clients significant financial strength, unmatched bonding capability, an award-winning safety program, and large-scale purchasing power. With 16 locations and over 1,450 employees, including 850 skilled tradesmen throughout Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and West Virginia, S.A. Comunale can work in virtually every market sector and facility type. Job Title: Service Layout Technician Design Fire Protection Systems for all types of projects including Industrial, Commercial and Residential. Perform layout using AutoCad/HydraCad, and create hydraulic calculations & pipe lists for Pre-fabrication. Must be organized, efficient and work well with the design team. Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Ability to complete a sprinkler drawing as detailed in most current NFPA standards documentation. Ability to identify the building construction type as identified in most current NFPA standards documentation. Ability to identify types of hazards and the appropriate protection for it. Familiarity with a project budget and ability to work within it. Ability to coordinate work with other trades on non-complex projects. Ability to understand and resolve coordination problems. Ability to effectively design a project; including cutting pipe with all appropriate fittings. Ability to select all required materials for installation. Ability to operate present version of AutoCAD and all current AutoCAD tools. Ability to coordinate pipe drawing, heads, hangers & other sprinkler components critical to design, field or other trade affected (non-complex project). Ability to conduct a field survey alone or with others to obtain all proper dimensions and information. Ability to correctly project hours, installation, field survey results, etc. for a project. Ability to meet industry quality standards in producing drawings, hydraulic calculations, material pick offs and material submittals for a project. Ability to develop a complete material submittal that meets industry standards. Ability to correctly complete project paperwork, such as: test papers, insurance permits, punch list. Ability to identify what is in contract vs. what is not in contract and alert appropriate personnel in writing. Ability to troubleshoot and identify potential problems before they manifest. Responsible for ordering all materials necessary to complete a project. Communicate in face-to-face meetings with customers in a way that provides the company and the customer with accurate, thorough information about a job, and that leaves the customer with a positive impression of our company and our service. Must have complete knowledge of all applicable fire codes, including NFPA 13. Will be responsible for taking on role as project leader, and must direct other team members in completing project efficiently and accurately. As project leader, responsible for giving regular,