QEI Elevator Inspector - Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island

Bureau Veritas

111d • $30

About The Position

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, offering dynamic employment opportunities with an attractive salary and benefits package. This position is responsible for conducting a range of trade-specific inspections on elevators, escalators, mechanized walkways, and other lift machinery, ensuring compliance with applicable code requirements, drawings, plans, specifications, and contract documents.

Requirements

• Possession of current QEI (Qualified Elevator Inspector) certification OR five years’ experience in the elevator industry performing elevator inspections, service, repairs, and/or testing of elevator systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods and practices involved in installing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of electric and hydraulic elevators, escalators, and moving walks.
• Fundamental mechanical and electrical principles as they apply to elevators and similar controls.
• Stages of construction when possible violations and defects may most easily be observed and corrected.
• Application of the American National Standard Safety Code for Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators and Moving Walks as referenced and amended in the Construction Code, as well as jurisdictional requirements.
• Ability to use graphic instructions such as blueprints, schematic drawings, and layouts, and comprehend and make inferences from written materials and code documents.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of computer software applications such as MS Office, Excel, Access.

Responsibilities

• Perform trade specific code and/or Quality Control inspections on various phases/aspects of elevator/lift equipment.
• Detect possible defects and faults in equipment installations, maintenance, or operation and recommend or stipulate appropriate remedial measures per Jurisdictional requirements.
• Accurately read, interpret, and comprehend equipment operation and installation plans and instructions.
• Utilize standard testing devices and methods to ensure equipment operation meets established requirements.
• Consistently apply code requirements and related standards in accordance with state, local, and national regulations and department policies.
• Effectively coordinate work schedules with elevator service companies/technicians to ensure maximum operational efficiency.
• Work cooperatively with property managers, service companies, and the general public.
• Conduct all work operations in accordance with established safety practices, ensuring all work is completed without hazard to self or others.

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $30 per hour (non-production); plus 40% of billing.
• Retirement.
• Paid Time Off.
• Up to 4 hours of annual volunteer time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed