QEI Elevator Inspector - Pittsburgh, PA

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs trade specific code and/or Quality Control inspections on various phases/aspects of elevator/lift equipment.
• Detects possible defects and faults in equipment installations, maintenance, or operation and recommends or stipulates appropriate remedial measures per Jurisdictional requirements.
• Accurately reads, interprets, and comprehends equipment operation and installation plans and instructions.
• Utilizes standard testing devices and methods to ensure equipment operation meets established requirements.
• Consistently applies code requirements and related standards in accordance with state, local, and national regulations and department policies.
• Effectively coordinates work schedules with elevator service companies/technicians to ensure maximum operational efficiency.
• Works cooperatively with property managers, service companies, and the general public.
• Conducts all work operations in accordance with established safety practices, ensuring all work is completed without hazard to self or others.

Education/Experience

• 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.
• Education in the engineering discipline may be substituted for two years of field experience.

Demonstrated Knowledge Of

• The 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
• 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 comprehend and make inferences from written materials and code documents

IT/IS Skills

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

Work Environment

• An employee in this position typically works in an industrial field environment, with daily exposure to operating machinery.
• Office time is limited.

Compensation

$32.50 per hour non-production rate ; 40% of client billing production rate