SUMMARY:
Special Risks Designer
Boksburg
POSITION INFO:
Purpose Of the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Special Risks Designer to join our dynamic team. This role requires proven expertise in fire protection design, with a strong focus on special risk systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, compliant designs for a variety of projects, while collaborating closely with our technical and project teams.
Key Responsibilities:
· Create Issued-for-Construction drawings and perform re-designs as required.
· Draught fire design drawings and piping layouts.
· Develop As-Built (red-line) drawings.
· Produce and issue working drawings.
· Perform hydraulic calculations.
· Prepare and issue cutting lists, layouts, and bills of materials.
· Coordinate with structural, electrical, and mechanical design teams.
· Draught fire sprinkler and suppression systems in line with NFPA and ASIB standards.
· Conduct material, dimensional, and weight limitation calculations.
· Communicate with engineers, site managers, and installation teams.
· Identify and resolve existing or potential design flaws.
· Review and redraft technical drawings in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
· Ensure all final drawings and designs are compliant with engineering and manufacturing regulations.
· Conduct site visits as required.
Requirements & Beneficial Skills:
· ASIB Certification will be advantageous.
· Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
· A distinction in Mathematics will be beneficial.
· Experience in sales and estimating, including tender compilations and protocols, will be advantageous.
· Knowledge of ASIB rules and established customer relationships will be considered a benefit.
