Elevator Inspector (QEI)- Portland, Maine

Benelux•Portland, ME

About The Position

The Elevator Inspector conducts trade-specific inspections of elevators, escalators, mechanized walkways, and other lift machinery. The role verifies that equipment operation, construction, retrofits, and repairs comply with applicable codes, drawings, plans, specifications, and contract documents. The inspector identifies defects in equipment installations, maintenance, or operation and recommends or stipulates appropriate remedial measures in accordance with jurisdictional requirements. The position requires accurately interpreting equipment plans and instructions, using standard testing devices and methods, applying relevant codes and standards, coordinating schedules with elevator service companies and technicians, and working cooperatively with property managers, service companies, and the public. Work is performed in accordance with established safety practices. The role typically works in an industrial field environment with daily exposure to operating machinery; office time is limited. Bureau Veritas describes its work as contributing to its mission to enhance standards with integrity and support a safer society.

Requirements

Possess a current Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) certification or have five years of experience in the elevator industry performing elevator inspections, service, repairs, and/or testing of elevator systems.
Education in an engineering discipline may substitute for two years of field experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of methods and practices for installing, repairing, and maintaining electric and hydraulic elevators, escalators, and moving walks.
Demonstrated knowledge of fundamental mechanical and electrical principles as they apply to elevators and similar controls.
Demonstrated knowledge of construction stages when violations and defects can most readily be observed and corrected.
Demonstrated knowledge of the application of the American National Standard Safety Code for Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators and Moving Walks, as referenced and amended in the Construction Code, and of jurisdictional requirements.
Ability to use graphic instructions such as blueprints, schematic drawings, and layouts, and to comprehend and make inferences from written materials and code documents.
Demonstrated knowledge of computer software applications such as MS Office, Excel, and Access.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform them.

Responsibilities

Perform trade-specific code and/or quality-control inspections on phases and aspects of elevator and lift equipment.
Detect defects and faults in equipment installations, maintenance, or operation, and recommend or stipulate remedial measures according to jurisdictional requirements.
Read, interpret, and comprehend equipment operation and installation plans and instructions.
Use standard testing devices and methods to verify that equipment operation meets established requirements.
Apply code requirements and related standards in accordance with state, local, and national regulations and department policies.
Coordinate work schedules with elevator service companies and technicians to support operational efficiency.
Work cooperatively with property managers, service companies, and the general public.
Conduct work in accordance with established safety practices and complete it without creating hazards to oneself or others.