Sr. Designer-Industrial Fire Sprinkler & Deluge Systems

Company: Vallen Distribution
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: September 4, 2024

Job Description:

Why Join our Team? At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen's success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates. Your Benefits at Vallen:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick days)
• 401K with discretionary company match - (US positions only)
• Employer-paid Basic Life for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vitality Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses reimbursement
• Employee Discounts through BenefitHub
• Advancement Opportunity. Position Summary: Join our team as Vallen's LSS Senior Designer Develops Water Based, Suppression Systems, Alarm Systems and/or Fall Protection Systems Designs for industrial customers. You will facilitate the technical consultation for internal and external customers and assists other designers with concept for more complicated Industrial designs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Create design for:
    • Industrial Water based design packages using ACAD for the drawings and Hydratec Hydraulic Program for the Hydraulic Calculations.
    • Industrial Suppression System design packages using ACAD for the drawings and Manufacturers Suppression Programs for the Hydraulic Calculations
    • Industrial Alarm System design packages using ACAD for the drawings based on Manufacturers requirements.
    • Fall Protection design packages using ACAD for the drawings based on Manufacturers requirements.
      • Evaluate RFQ's to determine best solution to meet the requirements and provide detailed designs based on that solution.
      • Prepare and attend LSS Projects Water Based Design meetings.
      • Technical resource for LSS Service Groups and Projects Installation Groups
      • Manage customer expectations regarding designs and submittals.
      • Work with LSS Specialists and Senior Designers to coordinate LSS concepts and quotation strategies.
      • Assist other LSS Design team on all awarded project orders.
      • Review all LSS Water Based designs to be sure VSS provides what the LSS Specialist quoted. Job Qualifications: * Minimum NICET Level 3 in Water Based Systems Layout, Fire Alarm, and/or SuppressionSystems.* 10 - 15 years related industrial design experience and/or training; or* Equivalent combination of education and experience.* State of Texas Licensed RME-G or Planner in applicable discipline* Factory Trained in VSS Product Lines or willing to attend trainings* Experience and knowledgeable in all areas regarding NFPA and Industrial Life Safety Systems LSS requirements and designs.* Competent in ACAD Drawing Designs and Manufacturer Hydraulic Calculations Work Environment: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
        May be required to complete continuing education courses as required to keep all certifications and licenses current; if applicable, may be required to pass all test requirements for approval to work off-shore. May have travel requirements with limited advance notice. Occasionally requires long and varied hours. Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environment; indoors and/or outdoors. Ability to work in dusty conditions. May work in hazardous environments and be required to follow safety precautions and use or wear appropriate safety equipment. Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

        • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand and walk. Must have the ability to walk at a regular pace for up to 15 continuous minutes. Must be able to work from a standing position for 8-10 hours. Must be able to bend, climb, and stoop as needed for access of equipment to repair and service. The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Must have the ability to climb stairwells up to 15 high. Must have the ability to ascend and descend ladders (step, extension, case) up to 24' high. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. #IND-KD Stay up to date with Vallen, and follow us on , and .
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