Position OverviewBureau Veritas is seeking eligible SERVICE MEMBERS (ALL RANKS) whom are eligible for SkillBridge/CSP before exiting service 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 ResponsibilitiesConduct 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) regulationsIssue Permits to Operate: Evaluate compliance and issue Permits to Operate for conveyances meeting safety standardsApply Code Standards: Objectively interpret and consistently apply ASME A17.1 standards, A17.2 Inspectors Manual, and California Elevator Safety OrdersDocument Findings: Maintain detailed inspection records and communicate findings to facility owners and operatorsFollow Safety Protocols: Adhere to all NEIS (National Elevator Inspection Service) safety policies and Bureau Veritas safety standardsCollaborate Professionally: Work cooperatively with building owners, maintenance staff, and the publicContinuous Learning: Stay current with code updates, standards changes, and inspection best practice Required QualificationsMust hold or be eligible to obtain California Certified Elevator Inspector certification under Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 3003Minimum 4 years of experience in mechanical or electrical fields at the journeyman levelMinimum 1 year of direct experience in the design, construction, installation, repair, or inspection of elevatorsAlternative: College-level engineering education may substitute for non-elevator experience on a year-for-year basisDemonstrated knowledge of fundamental mechanical and electrical principles as applied to elevators and conveyancesTraining & KnowledgeCompletion of at least 90 days of intensive elevator inspection training in California under direct supervision of a certified inspector (or willingness to complete prior to certification)Strong understanding of ASME A17.1 and A17.2 standards and California Elevator Safety Orders/Ability to interpret written code documents and make sound technical inferencesStrong understanding of the California Regulations related to Conveyances Personal QualificationsGood moral character and fitness for the positionPhysically able to perform duties safely and efficiently (including climbing, bending, and working at heights)Ability to work independently and make objective, consistent decisionsStrong communication skills and professional demeanorPreferred QualificationsCurrent California Certified Elevator Inspector certificationPrior experience with Bureau Veritas or similar inspection organizationsFamiliarity with digital inspection reporting systemsExperience with multiple elevator types and manufacturers
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Median pay: $101K/yr
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