Draftsperson

Harvey Norman Commercial Smart Technologies is seeking a detail-oriented and versatile Audio/Visual, IT and Automation Systems Draftsman Specialist with a passion for learning more about our industry. The draftsman will work with project teams on a multitude of diverse projects utilising general construction and drafting knowledge to assist in preparing AV, IT and AT systems drawings.

SUMMARY

The A/V and Automation Draftsman Specialist is responsible for the creation of systems, architectural and detail drawings, for the purpose of audio/visual and automation systems integration. Assignments are accompanied by rough project notes, sketches and a bill of materials. Work is performed under the guidance of the sales/design team.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare AV, IT and Automation signal flow diagrams
• Prepare AV, IT and Automation equipment elevations and AV plate diagrams
• Research AV, IT and Automation product information as needed for drawing preparation
• Incorporate AV, IT and Automation construction-related details into existing architectural drawings, such as electrical requirements and mounting details.

• Generate construction drawings based on verbal instruction, meeting minutes, field notes, and sketches produces by senior design staff that adhere to company design standards.
• In office / on site programming of Audio Visual systems
• In office / on site programming of Automation control system such as Control 4, Savant, RTI.
• In office / on site programming of lighting control systems Control 4, Kasta, C-Bus
• Sub-project manage large project programming requirements under guidance from project managers and HADE
• Security system programming experience (a plus)

Activities include but are not limited to:

• • Review and understand project requirements with senior design staff
  • Develop floor plan device layouts
  • Create installation details
  • Produce cabinet layouts, and equipment rack elevations
  • Create logic diagrams detailing audio/visual and automation and control system requirements
  • Produce supporting equipment specifications detailing systems performance
  • Provide sub-contractor submittals for compliance with design criteria
  • Maintain regular communication with Project Managers and Field Staff for any changes to design or specifications and issue clarifications
  • Assist senior design staff in the creation of bid and review sets
  • Distribute sets where needed to required staff and customers

Personal Attributes

• Diligence and excellent work ethic
• Work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate between project managers, sales team and technicians

Requirements

To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and in a timely manner. You must also:

• Be proficient in Visio, Bluebeam, AutoCAD and MS Office Suite.