Special Hazard System Designer

Posted 6 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
68K-85K Annually
Mid level
Other • Security
The Role
The Special Hazard System Designer will design fire suppression systems, mentor junior staff, prepare documentation, and ensure compliance with standards while managing project workloads.
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Advance your career with the Johnson Controls team!

As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join a diverse and inclusive team that empowers you to build your best future! Our teams are strategically positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We are committed to fostering an environment that supports the physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing of all employees. Become a valued member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in a company culture that values your unique voice and ideas – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

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)

  • Check us Out: A Day in the Life of the Building of the Future

Become part of a culture that celebrates your achievements and encourages your voice and ideas. Your next great opportunity for advancement is right at your fingertips! Take the initiative to explore your potential and embark on an exciting career journey with Johnson Controls.

What You Will Do
The Special Hazard System Designer will independently design fire suppression systems, focusing on special hazard, clean agent, and gas systems for data environments. This role is essential for producing detailed documentation and drawings that convey design intent to clients, consultants, and project teams.

How You Will Do It

  • Manage your workload while mentoring junior designers for effective collaboration.

  • Review medium complexity designs, ensuring compliance and value-engineered solutions.

  • Work with teams to create technical submissions, including schematics that meet project specifications.

  • Utilize field experience with clean agents to prepare project documentation for critical environments.

  • Conduct calculations to guarantee compliance with standards.

  • Engage in design meetings, providing insights based on hands-on experience.

  • Prepare bills of materials for project execution.

  • Ensure submissions meet equipment compatibility and project requirements.

  • Assist Project Managers in maintaining project margins through effective solutions.

  • Respond to inquiries about fire suppression systems promptly.

  • Support commissioning efforts to verify system performance.

  • Provide technical support to field teams and subcontractors.

  • Assist with pre-sales estimates to ensure proposal accuracy.

  • Mentor team members on precise documentation practices and step in during their absence.

  • Review team outputs for quality assurance.

  • Track hours worked to align with project budgets.

What We Look For

Required

  • Experience with special hazard and clean agent suppression systems.

  • Knowledge of enclosure and hazard types.

  • Hands-on experience with various clean agents.

  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PDF software.

  • Able to read and interpret blueprints.

  • Strong communication skills.

  • Willingness to learn hydraulic software.

  • Ability to finalize project drawings.

  • Experience in material management.

  • Understanding of compliance requirements.

  • Strong time management and leadership skills.

  • Ability to identify design flaws.

  • Capability to manage multiple projects.

Preferred

  • Experience with Ansul and Kidde systems.

  • Familiarity with VESDA detection systems.

  • AutoCAD proficiency.

  • Experience with fire alarm systems.

  • 5+ years of suppression design experience.

  • NICET certification or willingness to obtain.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $ 68,000 - 85,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. 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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Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

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The Company
HQ: Chennai
100,000 Employees

What We Do

At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. Dedicated to protecting the environment, we deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission.

Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, York®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®.

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