Elevator Inspector – California
Location: California
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Regional Director
Position Overview
Bureau Veritas is seeking a Certified Elevator Inspector to join our California inspection team. In this role, you'll conduct safety inspections of elevators, escalators, moving walks, and other conveyances across commercial, residential, and public facilities. You'll ensure compliance with California's Elevator Safety Orders and the ASME A17.1 family of standards, protecting public safety while maintaining the highest professional standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct Periodic Safety Inspections: Perform thorough inspections of electric and hydraulic elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walks, and lifts in accordance with California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) regulations
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Issue Permits to Operate: Evaluate compliance and issue Permits to Operate for conveyances meeting safety standards
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Apply Code Standards: Objectively interpret and consistently apply ASME A17.1 standards, A17.2 Inspectors Manual, and California Elevator Safety Orders
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Document Findings: Maintain detailed inspection records and communicate findings to facility owners and operators
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Follow Safety Protocols: Adhere to all NEIS (National Elevator Inspection Service) safety policies and Bureau Veritas safety standards
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Collaborate Professionally: Work cooperatively with building owners, maintenance staff, and the public
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Continuous Learning: Stay current with code updates, standards changes, and inspection best practice
Required Qualifications
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Must hold or be eligible to obtain California Certified Elevator Inspector certification under Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 3003
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Minimum 4 years of experience in mechanical or electrical fields at the journeyman level
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Minimum 1 year of direct experience in the design, construction, installation, repair, or inspection of elevators
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Alternative: College-level engineering education may substitute for non-elevator experience on a year-for-year basis
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Demonstrated knowledge of fundamental mechanical and electrical principles as applied to elevators and conveyances
