Qualified Elevator InspectorDepartment: Construction/CEI
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: New York, NY
Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 / year
DescriptionA great place to work and grow, Naik Group is a dynamic, multi-discipline engineering company with offices in New York and New Jersey. Our continued growth in this highly competitive market is evidence of the trust and value clients place in our services' quality and timeliness. Included in the full range of professional services we offer are Bridge/ Structural Design & Inspection, Highway/Roadway Engineering, Civil/Site Engineering, Traffic Engineering/ITS, Utility Engineering, Construction Management & Inspection, Design Build, Survey, Right of Way, and High Definition 3-D Laser Scanning. Our principals take considerable pride in their approach to the firm's management, offering services like that of a large organization while demonstrating the personal client and consultant relationship of a small firm.
Naik Consulting Group is currently seeking a Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) to support our on-going and future transportation/infrastructure projects. Naik is a New York-New Jersey engineering services firm which specializes in engineering design, field inspection, and Project Management/Construction Management, primarily in the transportation infrastructure industry.
Responsibilities- Performs trade specific code and/or Quality Control inspections on various phases/aspects of elevator/escalator/lift equipment.
- Performs all duties of a QEI to detect possible defects and faults in equipment fabrication, testing, installations, maintenance, operation, and recommend or stipulate appropriate remedial measures per Jurisdictional requirements.
- Reads, interprets, and comprehends equipment operation and installation plans and instructions.
- Has knowledge of standard testing devices and methods to ensure equipment operation meets established requirements.
- Applies code requirements and related standards in accordance with state, local, and national regulations, as well as department policies.
- Generates inspector's reports.
- Coordinates work schedules with elevator service companies/technicians to ensure maximum operational efficiency.
- Works cooperatively with construction project managers, property managers, service companies, and the project team.
- Conducts all work operations in accordance with established safety practices, ensuring all work is completed without hazard to self or others.
- Understands mechanical and electrical principles as they apply to elevators/escalators and similar controls.
- Recognize possible violations and defects and be able to correct them.
- Applies 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.
- Reads architectural, engineering, and installation drawings, including hoist way and machine room layouts, schematic drawings and comprehending and make inferences from written materials and code documents.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical Engineering, or related field of study preferred.
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering preferred. Associate degree with relevant years of industry experience will also be considered.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the engineering construction industry. performing escalators and elevators inspections, service, and testing of such systems.
- Current QEI certification.
- Competence in electrical construction principles - NFPA 70, voltage, currents, grounding, able to read electrical circuit diagrams.
- Ability to innovate by creating sound alternatives and better ways to solve clients' toughest challenges when needs arise.
- Ability to write technical reports clearly and concisely.
- Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.
- OSHA 30-hour safety course is preferred.
- MTA Track Safety training is highly desirable.
BenefitsNaik offers a competitive compensation package including:
- Holiday and paid-time-off programs
- 401(k) Plan and Match
- Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
- Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account
- and More
Naik is a Drug and Alcohol-Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.
We are committed to pay transparency and fairness in hiring. This posting complies with the Pay and Benefit Transparency Laws, which requires employers to disclose compensation and benefits information in all job advertisements.
