Fire Sprinkler Layout Technician Trainee

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

Midwest Sprinkler, an S.A. Comunale Company, is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Layout Technician Trainee. The Fire Sprinkler Layout Technician Trainee will be learning and practicing all skills necessary in order to provide excellent service to customers alongside other Design staff members. Works within NFPA, building, and underwritten standards to create and draft sprinkler designs. Works to achieve annual company objectives and personal performance goals.

Primary duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ability to learn how to complete a sprinkler drawing as detailed in most current NFPA standards documentation.
• Ability to learn how to identify the building construction type as identified in most NFPA standards documentation.
• Ability to learn how to identify the type of hazard and the appropriate protection for it.
• Learn how to become familiar with a project budget and work within that budget.
• Ability to learn how to coordinate work with other trades on complex projects.
• Ability to learn how to understand and resolve coordination problems.
• Ability to learn how to effectively design a project; including cutting pipe with all appropriate fittings.
• Ability to learn how to select all required materials for installation.
• Ability to learn how to operate present version of either AutoCAD and all current AutoCAD tools or AutoSPRINK.
• Ability to learn how to run Navis Works and develop clash reports.
• Ability to learn how to coordinate pipe drawing, heads, hangers & other sprinkler components critical to design, field or other trade affected (non-complex project).
• Ability to learn how to coordinate pipe drawing, heads, hangers & other sprinkler components critical to design, field or other trade affected (complex project).
• Ability to learn how to correctly estimate and schedule design hours for a project.
• Ability to learn how to meet industry quality standards in producing drawings, hydraulic calculations, material pick offs and material submittals for a project.
• Ability to learn how to correctly complete project paperwork, such as: test papers, insurance permits, punch list.
• Ability to learn how to identify contract work vs. non-contract work and alert appropriate personnel in writing.
• Ability to learn how to troubleshoot and identify potential problems before they manifest.
• Ability to understand, carry out and communicate about all project tasks.
• 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.
• Gain knowledge of all applicable fire codes, including NFPA 13.
• Works with other departments to service customers.
• Works to achieve company’s annual objectives and to achieve personal performance goals.
• Operates at all times in compliance with the company’s safety practices.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Engineering background is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude is required.
• Knowledge of Hydratec or AutoSPRINK programs is a plus.
• AutoCAD experience is required.
• NICET Certification is a plus.
• Ability to conduct a field survey to obtain all proper dimensions and information is required.
• Ability to travel to job sites by plane or vehicle required.
• A commitment to learn and show initiative in completing the training program is required.
• Ability to think strategically, make sound decisions, and produce accurate and timely results is required.
• Building positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees and management is required.
• Demonstrating integrity and professionalism is required.
• Demonstrating commitment to company values is required.
• Excellent organizational skills are required.
• Ability to follow‑up on tasks and assignments in a timely manner is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills…