Conveyance Inspector

Full-time Conveyance Inspector

Shums Coda Associates, Inc. is a privately held company providing professional Building and Safety Consulting Services to clients to verify conformance with Building Codes. We are seeking a Full-time Conveyance Inspector for our clients in Colorado.

Conveyance Inspectors are considered highly skilled in performing inspections of both commercial and residential projects, enforcing codes and regulations in a broad range of varied relevant code sets. The work requires independence, discretion, and finesse.

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed code compliance safety inspections and provide required oversight of testing procedures for vertical transportation equipment.
• Witness required testing of various elevator safety components to ensure compliance with applicable safety codes and confirm that operation is in accordance with the test requirements.
• Conduct final acceptance inspections of new elevator and modernized elevator systems for compliance with applicable codes.
• Provide detailed inspection reports reflecting the inspection / testing results, identifying code deficiencies and recommendations.
• Explain elevator safety code compliance deficiencies in order resolve identified issues.
• Communicate effectively while working with facility staff and local industry contractors: lead the inspection and testing process to achieve uniform results.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the applicable Code requirements and inform owners, operators, contractors and building department staff of observed violations. Remove unsafe conveyances from service when required.
• Provide training for and demonstrate personal safety practices in the field.
• Possess the ability to investigate field incidents and provide concise observations without bias.
• Conduct routine code, product technology and safety training, ensuring ongoing development of inspection personnel.
• Demonstrate solid decision-making practices and guide inspection personnel for personal development.
• Strive to become an industry resource professional.
• Provide ongoing effort to increase client base.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Detailed knowledge of commercial and residential building design and construction methods; building, fire, electrical, accessibility and conveyance Codes & regulations
• Professional experience performing code compliance inspections of vertical transportation equipment and systems.
• Ability to read architectural, engineering and installation drawings, in addition to having a working knowledge of electrical, electronic and circuit construction principles.
• Must be certified as a Qualified Elevator Inspector (ASME QEI-1) by an organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute
• Demonstrate initiative and sound judgement.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate the ability to work through complex issues of code compliance and the methods for achieving results.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office products, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.