QEI Elevator Inspector - Chicago, IL

Job Title

QEI Elevator Inspector – Chicago, IL

Company Overview

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES

Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.

Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.

This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.

Location

City:
Chicago

State:
Illinois

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct trade specific inspections on elevators, escalators, mechanized walkways, and/or other lift machinery, verifying that the operation, construction, retrofit, or repair work in the field is performed in accordance with applicable code requirements, drawings, plans, specifications and contract documents.
• Perform trade specific code and/or Quality Control inspections on various phases/aspects of elevator/lift. 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.

Qualifications

• Possession of current QEI (Qualified Elevator Inspector) certification.
• Four (4) 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.
• 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.

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 & Benefits

• Non-Production Hourly Rate: $30-$32
• Production Percentage: 40% commission for test witnessing
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage (eligible on first day of employment)
• Company-matched Retirement plan
• Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Optional life and pet insurance
• EAP and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs
• Tuition Assistance and/or Professional Development
• Employee Discounts

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

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Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

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