The Fire Alarm Design Engineer will be responsible for producing designs, detailed information for manufacturing, scheduling parts, whilst ensuring business deadlines and requirements are achieved. This will involve good collaboration with numerous other departments to ensure clear and accurate information is delivered, meeting the clients and company’s requirements, whilst providing continuous improvements.
The Fire Alarm Design Engineer will promote excellent working standards and customer practices by having a hands-on approach to completing projects.
Skills & Knowledge:
Comfortable with computers and willing to learn CAD and technical software
Good problem-solving and communication skills
Organised and able to manage time across multiple tasks
Logical thinking and excellent attention to detail
Excellent organisational skills
Key duties:
Understand and work to BS5839
Evaluate and understand scope and responsibilities of projects
Understand the legislative requirements and standards applicable to provide a compliant and comprehensive design
Liaise with other departments (where relevant) and customers to ensure all aspects are understood and communicated correctly.
Liaise with customer and other parties (in house and external) to forge a mutually acceptable agreed route
Clarify responsibilities and understand basic contractual elements
Confirm proposals in comprehensive correspondence & design statements
Help design and plan fire alarm systems for new and upgraded installations
Prepare and produce a fully compliant design in line with the applicable standards and project requirements
Liaise with the project team and customers to ensure design documents align with client requirements
Prioritise workload to ensure projects are developed in time with customers’ requirements
Prepare a fully detailed schedule of the equipment required to meet the design produced
Assist in the creation and revision of schematics and layout drawings
Use CAD and other specialist software to produce accurate system diagrams
Manage changes to the design and required equipment for the project
Assist with preparing technical documentation, project packs, and handover files
Help maintain accurate project records and schedules
Confirm proposals in comprehensive correspondence & design statements
Be responsive to ongoing demands and correspondence.
Input into and help with improving the quality and service within the area
Have a high regard and standard for delivering customer service
Occasionally attend site visits to aid with technical and design related issues
Training:
You will be required to attend the Institute of Technology, 1 day per week in term time only
You will be assigned an assessor who will visit you in the workplace every 8 weeks to support you with your apprenticeship
You will receive a Level 4 HNC Engineering Manufacturing Technician qualification upon successful completion of your apprenticeship
Training Outcome:Opportunity to remain at SSG in a suitable open vacancy at the time the apprentice completes the course, we have had apprentices recently follow on into permanent roles within the business and have been successful in offering this for a number of years.Employer Description:At SSG we believe that human interaction is an essential part of the care giving process, and that good technology should enable caregivers to be free from unnecessary distractions, so they can focus on giving their patients the care they need, when they need it.
That’s why, for almost 60 years, we have been developing smart solutions and technologies that connect people and systems to provide safer, heathier environments for both staff and patients in the acute care setting.
From our first electronic nurse ‘call bell’ system launched in 1964, that enabled patients in hospital to call for help, we have continued to explore ways that technology can work for our customers. Whether that is providing essential critical alarms, integrated communication systems or software solutions to enhance clinical workflow, our focus is on keeping patients safe, providing a calming environment, and giving our customers more time to care.
We are proud to be a British manufacturer, with a strong heritage in product design, build and installation. As technology advances, our digital solutions can help customers evolve with the ever-changing demands of the healthcare environment, preserving resources, reducing costs and improving patient care.
Our people are inspired and empowered to develop best in class solutions that have a positive impact on the patient and carer experience. As part of the Halma family, we are passionate about creating a safer, cleaner and healthier future for everyone, every day.
OUR PURPOSE – To create a world where every patient feels safe.
OUR VISION – A world where technology works for people, so that caregivers have more time to care for their patients.
OUR MISSION – We provide smart communication solutions, connecting caregivers, patients and data, to improve workflow and decision making, so that patients get the care they need, when they need it.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday, 09:00 - 17:00.
Friday, 09:00 - 16:30.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Interest in electrical systems,Thirst for knowledge,Aptitude to learn....Read more...
