Fire Alarm Design Specialist in Yorba Linda, California at Bosch Building Technologies North America
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Job Description
About Robert Bosch GmbH
Headquartered in Germany, Robert Bosch GmbH is a premier global supplier with four primary business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Over 400,000+ associates generate sales of over €90 billion. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The special ownership structure guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant investments in safeguarding its future. In North America, Robert Bosch LLC supplies automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drive and control technology, power tool, security and building technology, thermo-technology, household appliances, solar energy, healthcare, and software innovations. Bosch established its regional presence in North America in 1906 and now employs 41,000 associates in more than one hundred locations.
Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business
The regional system integration business called Bosch Building Technologies offers solutions and customized services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation for commercial buildings and infrastructure projects Bosch started its Integrator Business in North America through the acquisition of Climatec in 2015. Climatec expanded Bosch’s role as a comprehensive supplier of energy, building automation and security solutions. Climatec is recognized in the building industry as an independent single-source integrator of critical building systems including energy services, building automation and security & life safety in the U.S. market. The company provides consulting, planning, implementation and 24/7 remote management. Climatec is active in several market segments and industries including data centers, commercial real estate buildings, and federal, state, and local government. Climatec has operated as an independent entity, maintaining its offices in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, New York, and New Jersey. Climatec continues to represent and integrate numerous leading manufactures’ product lines across its wide range of services, including Bosch products. In 2023, Bosch acquired Canadian-based security integrator Paladin Technologies. Merging Paladin Technologies and Climatec will significantly expand Bosch’s Integrator Business in North America. Today the combined entity of Bosch Building Technologies (previously Climatec and Paladin Technologies) represents over $800M in revenues and 2800 associates. Utilizing the strengths of both companies, Bosch offers its customers a complete portfolio of networked and efficient energy, building automation and security solutions.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Fire Alarm Designer oversees the design of various commercial fire alarm construction project designs
- Work very closely with Field Operations and Customers
- As a Full-Time Fire Alarm Designer, you will play a key role in crafting accurate CAD format packages for our fire alarm plans
- Managing multiple projects from inception to completion, ensuring they align with project hours and different construction phases
- Reviewing project scope, product specifications, and fire life safety code compliance for consistency with project specifications, AHJ requirements, and engineer/architect input
- Preparing comprehensive system layouts, including floor plans, Bill of Materials (BOM), sequences of operations, riser diagrams, panel layouts, and calculations
- Updating plans based on field changes to create precise as-built drawings
- Maintaining clear and consistent communication with external customers and internal teams regarding design updates, timelines, and approvals
- Utilizing in-house printing resources to present your designs professionally
- Taking on additional assignments as delegated by our Operations team
- Other duties as assigned
Skills & Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- Minimum 3 years of experience in fire alarm systems
- Experience operating AutoCad - working with floor plans(2D), working blocks, working with external references, working with page setups.
- Experience with MS Office Suite (Word & Excel) and Adobe
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Empathy and problem-solving skills for customer and employee satisfaction
- Familiarity with NFPA 72 for Fire Life Safety Code
- Ability to read architectural, mechanical, and electrical plans
- Strong organizational skills for time management
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two-year technical degree in related studies
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in fire alarm systems
- Experience operating AutoCad and BlueBeam
- Understanding of Fire Alarm Systems how it interfaces with other traits
- NICET or other certifications in the special systems industry
- Professional demeanor and positive outlook
Essential Job Functions:
- Be able to lift and carry drawings, personal computers, material, etc.
- Be able to lift up to 50lbs.
- Maintain a satisfactory driving record which, per Climatec’s vehicle policy, allows the individual to drive on company business.
- Be physically able to kneel, stoop and crawl.
Employee Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401K w/ company match
- Life/AD&D/LTD
- Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
Application Process:
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and how you meet the qualifications outlined above. Additionally, please include any relevant certifications or examples of successful project implementations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
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If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, you can reach out to our HR team for support at 602-944-3330 or email talentacquisitionteam@climatec.com. Please note our HR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job
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